The Local Sunset
Boston · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
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7‑Week‑Old Kitten Rescued After Dodging Traffic on I‑93
A seven‑week‑old kitten named Freeway was saved after it was seen dodging cars on Boston’s Interstate 93. The rescue took place on a heavily traveled highway…
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Boston Council Calls MBTA Chief to Appear Over Bus Lane Plan
Boston City Council ordered MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to a hearing on civil‑rights concerns about a center bus lane on Blue Hill Avenue after he missed an…
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Subtropical Storm Josephine Set to Strengthen Offshore New England
Subtropical Storm Josephine is expected to strengthen and shift northeast, staying offshore of New England as forecasters keep watch on its northward path…
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Boston family crafts new Halloween skeleton scene nightly
The Rockwood family in Boston is redesigning yard skeletons each night in October, featuring scenes like "Lady and the Tramp" and a World Cup theme.
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Person Critically Injured After Stoughton Home Fire
Firefighters rescued a critically injured person from a Stoughton home fire on Central Street, and police have begun an investigation.
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New York Man Charged for Illegal Great White Shark Capture
A New York man has been charged for allegedly capturing a protected great white shark on Cape Cod in 2025, violating Massachusetts wildlife laws.
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Clouds Move In Over Boston, Rain Possible on Cape
Additional cloud cover is moving over Boston on Wednesday, raising the odds of afternoon rain on Cape Cod.
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Investigation Ongoing After Hopkinton Assisted Living Death
Police are still investigating the September 2026 death of a resident at a Hopkinton assisted living facility.
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Former Detective Ordered to Pay $3 Million for Wrongful Conviction
A federal jury awarded $3 million to Lucien after a former detective’s evidence tampering led to his wrongful life sentence, and a related case against the…
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Massachusetts Voters to Choose Ban on Recreational Marijuana Sales
Voters in Massachusetts will vote in November 2026 on a measure to halt legal recreational marijuana sales but keep limited personal possession.
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East Boston Social Centers lose teen job funding after policy shift
Funding for about nine teen jobs at East Boston Social Centers was cut after Boston altered its youth employment funding strategy.
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Driver Injured After Car Crashes Through Fence onto Worcester Roof
A driver was injured when a car smashed through a fence and onto a Worcester roof on October 22, 2026, prompting a Worcester Fire Department response.
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