The Local Sunset
Boston · Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM local · 20 min
Rundown
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- ABoston neighborhoods showcase spooky Halloween displaysWCVB
- ALawrence Man Arrested at Tewksbury Motel on Drug Trafficking and Kidnapping ChargesBoston.com
- ABoston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Dorchester Apartment FireUniversal Hub
- ABoston Researchers Identify New Clues Behind Aggressive Colorectal Cancer in YouthWCVB
- ABoston School Board Mulls Closing Charlestown HighWCVB
- BCostumed Girl Meets Hocus Pocus Bullies in SalemBoston.com
- BPolice Alert Residents to Navy F-35 Flyover at Gillette StadiumWCVB
- BWorld War II Soldier’s Remains Returned to Lynn After Eight DecadesWCVB
- BRare orange‑black calico lobster hauled from Massachusetts watersWCVB
- BSalem Prepares for Massive Halloween Crowd on 400th AnniversaryNBC10 Boston
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Boston Neighborhoods Light Up With Halloween Displays
Boston neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, installed Halloween decorations on Oct. 31, attracting crowds and continuing the area’s annual festive tradition.
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Costumed Fan Reenacts Hocus Pocus Scene with Original Bullies in Salem
A costumed fan met the original Hocus Pocus bully actors in Salem on Halloween and reenacted a movie scene, reflecting the film’s enduring popularity.
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MGH NICU Babies Dress Up for Halloween
Massachusetts General Hospital posted photos of NICU newborns in Halloween costumes on Oct. 31, 2026, continuing a local tradition aimed at celebrating…
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Lawrence Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Lawrence man was arrested at a Tewksbury motel on Oct. 31, 2026 after police, during a welfare check, found two women being held and about 50 grams of…
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Police Alert Residents to Navy F-35 Flyover at Gillette Stadium
Police have warned Foxborough residents about a planned low‑altitude Navy F‑35 flyover during the Navy‑Notre Dame game at Gillette Stadium on 31 October 2026.
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Boston nurses resume contract talks after rejecting final offer
Boston nurses rejected the health system's final contract offer and negotiations are set to resume, amid fears of a potential strike.
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Boston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Dorchester Apartment Fire
A first‑floor fire at a Dorchester apartment building on Oct. 31, 2026 trapped second‑floor residents, leading the Boston Fire Department to rescue occupants…
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WWII Soldier’s Remains Returned to Lynn After 80 Years
A World War II soldier missing for roughly 80 years was identified and his remains were brought back to Lynn, Massachusetts in 2026.
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Boston Researchers Find Clues to Aggressive Youth Colorectal Cancer
Boston researchers identified biological factors that may cause colorectal cancer to be more aggressive in younger patients, amid rising incidence in adults…
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Rare Orange-Black Calico Lobster Found Off Massachusetts
A rare yellow‑orange and black calico lobster was captured off Massachusetts in October 2026, a species seldom seen in New England waters.
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Boston School Board Considers Closing Charlestown High
Boston school officials are weighing the shutdown of Charlestown High due to falling enrollment, part of a broader district review of school closures.
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Salem Prepares for Huge Halloween Crowd on 400th Anniversary
Salem is issuing new road‑closure maps and safety plans for an expected surge of visitors on Halloween as the city celebrates its 400th anniversary.
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