Record travel numbers expected this Memorial Day weekend – here's busiest times
MassDOT is encouraging travelers to plan ahead, expect increased travel volumes, and take public transportation as much as possible to help get to destinations.
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New Englanders aren't too fazed by this ‘very unusual' late-May nor'easter
The cold rain and strong wind blowing through Massachusetts on Thursday were brought to you by a late-season nor’easter.
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Mass. leaders worried for veterans and seniors as Trump agenda bill clears House
With the bill clearing the House on a 215-214 vote, elected officials are talking about what it would mean in Massachusetts.
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‘Flood conditions' interrupt Orange Line service on MBTA
MBTA service was impacted by flooding and tree limbs as a nor’easter hit the Boston area Thursday
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Red Sox's Liam Hendriks calls out death threats directed to him, his family
Liam Hendriks took to social media to express his displeasure about death threats he says he received following Boston’s most recent loss to the Mets.
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As Karen Read trial pauses, how it's gone, and what comes next
The Karen Read murder retrial is on hiatus until after Memorial Day at an apparent turning point, with the prosecution winding down and the defense gearing up to present its case.
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Brian Walshe's lawyers try to suppress explosive Google search evidence
Brian Walshe was in court this week for back-to-back hearings, where, for the first time, investigators spoke about their probe into the disappearance of his wife Ana back in early 2023.
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Was Derrick White snubbed from NBA's All-Defense teams?
Should Derrick White have earned an All-Defense nod? Here’s a look at who made the cut in 2025, and why no Celtics were represented.
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Man charged in deadly Northbridge shooting, DA says
A man has been charged in a deadly shooting Wednesday in Northbridge, Massachusetts, officials said, releasing few details amid the early stages of the investigation.
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Red Sox trade for Angels first baseman, place Yoshida on 60-day IL
The Red Sox added more first base depth Thursday by acquiring Ryan Noda from the Angels. Here’s what to know about the 29-year-old.
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After brick thrown through window, police to increase presence at Lawrence City Hall
A teenager from Boston is accused of throwing a brick through the window of Lawrence City Hall while a city meeting was underway Wednesday night.
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FIRST ALERT: Nor'easter brings heavy rain and gusty winds to Boston
Thursday is a First Alert, as a late season nor’easter continues to bring periods of heavy rain and strong, gusty winds to southern New England. The rain will be quite heavy during the afternoon and evening commute, so pack some patience and slow down. Some ponding is possible on the roads. A few areas could see up to two to three...
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Embrace Ideas Festival set for June 18-20. Here's what you need to know
This Juneteenth, Embrace Boston is inviting the public to a celebration of Black brilliance, creativity and community at the Embrace Ideas Festival. Scheduled for June 18-20, the event honors the significance of the national recognition of the abolition of slavery in America. The multi-day gathering brings together local, state and national leaders...
