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Water main issue in Dorchester near Ashmont T station; Red Line service resumes with delays
There’s an ongoing water main issue in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood Wednesday morning, at an intersection just feet from the Ashmont MBTA Station, that caused multiple water services to be impacted and delays during the morning commute. The Boston Water and Sewer Commission first responded to the area Tuesday evening, saying they were controlling a leak on site and that...
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Toddler, mother shot in Boston; police searching for shooter
A woman and her toddler were shot late Monday night in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, and the search is on for the shooter, who’s still at large. The child had life-threatening injuries while his mother was expected to survive, police said. The mother’s own mother, Fatima de Pina, told NBC10 Boston that the 2-year-old should also survive, by some miracle,...
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Brookline police searching for man accused of card skimming
Shoppers in Brookline, Massachusetts, are being asked to check their bank statements after a credit card skimmer was found at a local supermarket. The credit card skimmer was found Tuesday at the H-Mart on Beacon Street. Brookline police say they are still searching for the man responsible and asking for the public’s help in identifying him. The man in...
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Hundreds more Boston hotel workers go on strike
For the second time this month, hundreds of Boston hotel workers went on strike Thursday morning to protest what they say are arduous workloads and wages that aren’t enough to afford the cost of living in the city. UNITE HERE Local 26 says more than 400 hotel workers including room attendants, housepersons, front desk agents, doorpersons, bellpersons, cooks, dishwashers, banquet…
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Massive fire destroys businesses at Lynnfield strip mall
A massive fire overnight destroyed several businesses in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The fire occurred at the Old Town Market complex just off Salem and Summer streets, according to the Lynnfield Fire Department, who said every business had some damage. It’s uncertain when the initial call came in, but the fire station is about a mile away. The property owner of...
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Harris, Trump to face off in 1st presidential debate
Final preparations are underway in Philadelphia Tuesday morning as Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to share the stage. This is not only the first presidential debate for the 2024 elections, but it’s also the first time that the two candidates will formally meet each other in person — and it could be their only debate….
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MBTA begins 24-day closure for parts of the Red Line
MBTA Red Line riders will have to expect some disruption over the next few weeks as crews are starting a new project to eliminate slow zones. Its 24-day closure starts Friday, allowing crews to replace nearly 20 miles of track. While the end goal is something Red Line riders are looking forward to, those who use the T stop at…
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Steward Health Care CEO refuses to testify before Senate committee
Bankrupt Steward Health Care is back in the spotlight Thursday morning after CEO Ralph de la Torre said he won’t testify before a Senate committee in Washington. The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is demanding answers behind the hospital system’s collapse. “Ralph de la Torre’s excuses are as empty as his chair was at my April 3...
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New MBTA low-income reduced fare program begins Wednesday: Here's what to know
A new MBTA program that will cut the price of fares significantly begins Wednesday. Tens of thousands of people are eligible, and it could save them hundreds of dollars a year. “Whether you are using a Commuter Rail, a ferry, a bus or the ride, if you qualify you are now going to get a discounted fair,” said Gov. Maura…
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Man stabbed girlfriend 10 times in face, neck before leaving body at Logan airport, prosecutors say
Nearly a year after fleeing the U.S., a Kenyan man accused of murdering his girlfriend pleaded not guilty Tuesday and was ordered held without bail. Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe was wanted for allegedly killing his girlfriend, Margaret Mbitu, whose body was found in an SUV at Boston Logan International Airport on Oct. 31. She was reported missing by her family….
