The Local Sunset
Boston · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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- AMassINC Report Finds Boston’s Income Segregation Among Nation’s HighestBoston.com
- AWarmer-Than-Normal Weather Expected in Boston ThursdayWCVB
- AVehicle crashes into Jamaica Plain hospital, killing one and injuring twoBoston.com
- ABoston Police Release Images of Roxbury Stabbing SuspectBoston.com
- AAttleboro Police Release Photo of Suspect in Market Basket Harassment CaseBoston.com
- BUSPS to Temporarily Close Fields Corner Post Office on Oct. 26Universal Hub
- BInjured Cambridge stray dog now available for adoptionBoston 25 News
- BCambridge Police Probe Alleged Locker‑Room Assault at Planet FitnessWCVB
- BThree Southern states sue Massachusetts, New York and California over abortion shield lawsWCVB
- BRare two-headed baby turtle discovered on Cape CodBoston 25 News
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0:29Two‑Headed Turtle Hatchling Found
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Boston Income Segregation Among Nation’s Highest, MassINC Finds
MassINC reports that Greater Boston’s neighborhoods are highly segregated by income, placing the city among the nation’s most divided areas.
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USPS to Close Fields Corner Post Office Temporarily on Oct. 26
USPS will temporarily shut the Fields Corner post office on Oct. 26, 2026, and the city approved a five‑year lease for nearby land as a potential new location.
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Man Charged with Murder After Dorchester Apartment Shooting
A murder charge was filed against a man in connection with a fatal Dorchester apartment shooting on September 30, 2026.
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Boston to See Warmer‑Than‑Normal Temperatures Thursday
Thursday will bring above‑average temperatures and mixed sun and clouds to Boston, marking a warmer start to October than usual.
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Injured Cambridge Stray Dog Now Available for Adoption
A stray dog found injured in Cambridge is now up for adoption, reflecting the typical practice of local rescue groups caring for such animals.
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Winthrop Police Arrest Suspect in Indecent Assault Case
Police in Winthur arrested a suspect in an indecent assault case after an altercation, part of a broader investigation into local sexual assaults.
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Vehicle crashes into Jamaica Plain hospital, killing one, injuring two
A vehicle hit a Jamaica Plain hospital on Oct. 1, killing one person and injuring two, with officials labeling it a tragic accident.
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Cambridge Police Investigate Locker‑Room Assault at Porter Square Planet Fitness
Cambridge police are probing a reported locker‑room sexual assault at a Planet Fitness in Porter Square, Cambridge.
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Police Release Images of Roxbury Stabbing Suspect
Boston police released photos of a suspect in a Roxbury face‑stabbing and are seeking public assistance via a dedicated phone line.
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Southern states sue over abortion shield laws
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana sued Massachusetts, New York and California, alleging that abortion shield laws are unconstitutional and block enforcement of…
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Attleboro Police Release Photo of Market Basket Harassment Suspect
Attleboro police released an image of a man accused of harassing women in a Market Basket and are seeking public help to identify him.
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Two-Headed Baby Turtle Found at Cape Cod Nesting Site
A two-headed baby turtle was found at a Cape Cod nesting site, a rarity among marine reptiles.
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