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Former Worcester County Officer Charged with Jail Drug Smuggling
A former Worcester County correctional officer was charged with bringing illegal drugs into the county jail after investigators identified the scheme through…
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Harvard Ends Shelter‑in‑Place After Knife Suspect Arrested
Harvard University lifted its shelter‑in‑place after police arrested a knife‑wielding cyclist, ending a brief lockdown on Oct 14, 2026.
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Boston Board Allows 7th Street Burger to Stay Open Until 1 a.m.
The Boston Licensing Board approved a later closing time of 1 a.m. for 7th Street Burger after hearing resident and councilor opposition to a 2 a.m. request.
The Local Sunset ·
Mayor Wu Proposes Free City Shuttles to Expand Boston Transit
Mayor Wu introduced a proposal for free city‑run shuttle buses to broaden Boston’s public transit and improve accessibility for families.
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Lawrence Mayor DePeña Faces No‑Confidence Vote After Arraignment
Mayor Brian DePeña was arraigned on 26 charges, pleaded not guilty, and now faces a city‑council no‑confidence vote and recall effort as he refuses to resign.
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84 Cats Seized After Woman Found Dead in Reading Home
Eighty-four cats were taken into MSPCA custody after a woman's death was discovered in her Reading home.
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NOAA Forecasts Warmer Winter for New England Amid El Niño
NOAA’s October 15 winter outlook predicts a warmer-than‑normal season and a southern‑track storm pattern for New England, citing El Niño’s influence on…
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Boston Schools Propose All‑Day Device Lock‑Up
Boston Public Schools proposed a policy to lock away student phones and laptops for the whole school day to promote community, well‑being and focus, adding to…
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Bomb Threat Forces Sweep, Disrupts Classes at Billerica High
A bomb threat received at 6:15 a.m. on Thursday caused police sweeps and class disruptions at Billerica Memorial High School and a Salem school, with officials…
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Boston Meteorologists Predict Sharp Weekend Temperature Drop
Meteorologists expect a significant temperature decline in Boston this weekend after a period of milder conditions.
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500+ Boston Seniors Enroll in MBTA Car‑Free Pilot
More than 500 Boston seniors have joined the MBTA’s Car‑Free Seniors pilot, a program that encourages them to use public transit instead of personal cars.
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Appeals Court Bars Troopers from July 4 Holiday Leave
The Appeals Court held that troopers must work on July 4 at the Charles River Esplanade, overriding a contract holiday provision, and affirmed a lower court’s…
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Boston Apartment Conversion Delays Leave Tenants Homeless
Lease‑holding tenants at 263 Summer Street remain without finished apartments after repeated conversion delays, despite the project being part of a city…
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Crash shuts westbound Mass Pike near I-495 in Hopkinton
A crash on the westbound Mass Pike near I-495 in Hopkinton halted traffic on October 14, 2026. The incident blocked all westbound lanes on this key east‑west…
The Local Sunset ·
Lawmakers Ask FAA to Review Amazon Drone Plan
Four federal lawmakers urged the FAA on Oct. 14 to assess environmental effects before Amazon launches drone deliveries from Westborough.
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Armed suspect arrested near Harvard, shelter-in-place lifted
Police arrested a knife‑brandishing suspect on Harvard’s campus on October 14 and lifted the shelter‑in‑place order.
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MassDOT Official Among MWRA CEO Finalists
Jonathan Gulliver of MassDOT has been named one of two finalists for the MWRA chief executive role as the agency continues its search for a new leader.
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Residents, councilor oppose burger joint's late‑night hours request
A New York burger chain sought to extend its South Boston location's closing time to 2 a.m., but local residents and Councilor Ed Flynn objected, arguing the…
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82-Year-Old Remodels Home with Designer for Accessibility
Tom Baker, 82, partnered with interior designer Lisa Bonneville to remodel his Gloucester home into an accessible, safety‑focused residence that meets his…
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Gov. Healey Announces $1.75M Grants for School Social Media Safety
Gov. Maura Healey announced $1.75 million in grants for Massachusetts schools to promote online safety and address risks like cyberbullying and misinformation.
The Local Sunset ·
Concord Experiences Town‑Wide Power Outage
Concord faced a town-wide blackout on October 14, 2026, with the light plant restoring power and police urging residents to avoid non‑emergency 911 calls.
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Hiker Hospitalized After Rockfall at White Ledge
A hiker was struck by a rock at White Ledge and taken to hospital, highlighting the area's known rockfall danger.
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Drugged driver hits two state police cruisers on Cape Cod
A drug‑impaired driver collided with two state police cruisers on Route 6 east in Barnstable around 7 p.m. on October 13, 2026.
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Mixed Precipitation Storm Expected Across New England
A developing weather system is expected to bring mixed precipitation and colder temperatures to New England, according to meteorologists.