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Rain and Chilly Winds Forecast for Massachusetts Weekend
Massachusetts will see rain Friday afternoon followed by cooler, breezy conditions Saturday, prompting an Impact Weather advisory for the weekend.
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Man Breaks Fare Gate at JFK/UMass Station
A man smashed a fare gate at JFK/UMass station on Oct. 11 after his fare card failed to activate it, and Transit Police are looking to interview him.
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Worcester Man, 48, Killed in Jamaica Plain Crash
A 48-year-old Worcester man died in a single-vehicle crash on the Arborway in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 10, 2026.
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Massachusetts Public Schools Experience Declining Enrollment
Enrollment in Massachusetts public schools is falling statewide, leading to policy concerns about educational and economic effects.
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Massachusetts State Trooper Dismissed Over Off‑Duty Language
A state trooper was dishonorably discharged for alleged off‑duty use of offensive language, citing the department's power to terminate officers for misconduct…
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Naked Body Recovered Near New England Aquarium on Boston Harbor
First responders found a naked body in Boston Harbor near the New England Aquarium early Tuesday, prompting detectives to launch an investigation.
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Massachusetts Voters Support Ending Child Abuse Lawsuit Limits
A poll shows strong voter support in Massachusetts for ending the time limits on civil child sexual abuse lawsuits, allowing survivors to file claims at any…
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Rhode Island Pumpkin Weighed 3,156 lbs Awaiting Record Check
A 3,156‑pound pumpkin measured in Greene, Rhode Island, is pending Guinness verification as a possible world‑record size.
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Five-Alarm Fire Ravages Two Somerville Businesses
A five‑alarm fire on Oct. 13 destroyed two Somerville businesses, prompting a multi‑alarm response from firefighters amid heavy smoke.
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Cool Showers Tuesday, Milder Breezy Weather Wednesday
Tuesday will bring cool, rainy showers to Boston and Massachusetts, with milder breezy weather expected on Wednesday.
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Car on Green Line tracks halts morning service
A car on the Green Line E branch tracks near the Museum of Fine Arts halted service at 5:20 a.m.; the MBTA removed it and resumed trains at 6:58 a.m.
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MassDOT and CSX Agree on Berkshire Rail Upgrades
MassDOT and CSX have agreed to fund rail upgrades in the Berkshires to support a permanent weekend Berkshire Flyer and future passenger‑rail expansion.
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Head‑on collision stops Green Line E service
A head‑on crash on the Green Line E tracks near Back of the Hill stopped service at 5:35 p.m. on October 11, 2026, with 39 buses used and service restored by…
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One killed, another injured in Boston Arborway collision
A rollover on Arborway near South Street killed one person and injured another, prompting emergency crews to close the road and assist victims.
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Brick Facade Collapse Forces Evacuation of Nine in Chelsea
Nine residents were evacuated after a brick facade collapsed on a three‑story home in Chelsea on Oct 12, 2026.
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Man Dies After Contact with Red Line Third Rail Near River Bridge
An unidentified man died after touching the Red Line’s third rail near the Neponset River Bridge on October 12, and Boston Transit Police are investigating the…
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Boston Nurses Cancel Strike After Final Hospital Offer
The nurses’ union called off a planned strike after the hospital’s final offer, which includes wage raises, was presented, and will now vote on the proposal.
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StormTeam 5 Issues Impact Weather Alert for Massachusetts Rain
StormTeam 5 warned of widespread afternoon showers in Massachusetts on October 16, 2026, using its Impact Weather alert system.
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Police Seek Two Teen Suspects After Roslindale Stabbing
Police are looking for two masked teenage suspects after a stabbing on Stellman Road in Roslindale left a victim hospitalized.
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Shooting on Nick Cosmos Way Leaves One Dead, Suspect Arrested
A Sunday afternoon shooting on Nick Cosmos Way in Holyoke killed one adult male, and police have arrested a suspect while the district attorney’s office…
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Developer Seeks Approval for 24‑Unit Building on Ashton Street
Shanti Acquisitions of Roxbury filed plans for a five‑story, 24‑unit apartment building with 16 parking spaces on a 10,000‑sq‑ft lot at 74‑78 Ashton Street in…
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Developer Proposes 36‑Unit Condo and Diner on Poydras Street
Dalfior Development has filed plans for a five‑story building with 36 condos and a diner at 64 Poydras Street, pending Boston Planning Department review. The…
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Brookline Eatery Introduces Authentic Dumplings and Hand‑Pulled Noodles
A Brookline restaurant with roots in New York now offers authentic dumplings and hand‑pulled noodles, reflecting a shift toward more genuine Chinese cuisine in…
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Two suspects arrested after armed home invasion in Shrewsbury
Two suspects were arrested in Shrewsbury after a caller reported a knife‑armed home invasion.