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Police intervene after fights and officer assault at high school game
Two fights broke out at a Whitman-Hanson high school football game, leading to police intervention and an officer assault. Police are investigating and may…
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Boston cools down to typical fall temps after 87-degree blast
Temperatures in Boston fell from an unusually high 87 °F on Friday to typical fall highs in the mid‑to‑upper 60s on Saturday, with overnight lows expected in…
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Yankee Pest Control Pushes Home Workers to Spot Trafficking
Yankee Pest Control is urging training for home service workers to spot trafficking signs after a recent Malden case, emphasizing that frequent home visitors…
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Custodian Donates Kidney to Teacher's Brother, Receives Honor
A custodian at Boston Arts Academy donated a kidney to a teacher's brother and was later honored for the life‑saving act.
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Bystander Rescues Two Elderly Beverly Residents from Submerged Car
A bystander rescued two elderly Beverly residents from a car that drove into a Hamilton lake on Friday morning.
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MBTA Removes School Advocacy Ads Within Two Days
The MBTA removed coalition‑placed ads promoting Boston Public Schools less than two days after they launched on Oct. 2, 2026, after the ads called for improved…
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Doctors Warn Teens to Avoid Energy Drinks
Doctors in Boston, backed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups, advise children and teens to avoid energy drinks due to health risks.
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Coast Guard Launches Search for Missing Medical Plane
The U.S. Coast Guard started a search on Oct. 3, 2026 for a missing medical transport plane with six occupants off Nantucket after it vanished while heading to…
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Neighbor Rescues Elderly Woman from Boston House Fire
A Boston neighbor rescued an elderly resident from a house fire on October 2.
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Massachusetts Announces 12th Human West Nile Case
Massachusetts' health department confirmed a 12th human West Nile infection, raising the 2026 total to twelve cases.
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Boston Council Approves Emergency Aid for Nubian Square Businesses
The Boston City Council unanimously passed an emergency resolution on October 1 directing city departments to aid businesses damaged by the six‑alarm fire at…
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Warm Friday Expected with Possible Afternoon Showers in Boston
Friday will be warm in Boston with a potential afternoon storm, reflecting typical early October weather in the region.
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Massachusetts Announces 12th Human West Nile Case, Risks Remain High
Massachusetts confirmed its 12th human West Nile case, with high risk persisting in over a dozen communities. The virus spreads via mosquitoes and is tracked…
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Brigham and Women's Nurses Set Date for Strike
Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses, backed by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, have announced a strike date. The strike will involve staff employed at…
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Ten New Green Line Cars Arrive in Newton for Testing
Ten new Green Line cars arrived in Newton for testing, supporting the MBTA's $816 million rail fleet modernization initiative.
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Police and EMS Respond to Suspected Swatting at Maynard High School
Maynard police and EMS responded to a false emergency call at the high school on Oct. 2, 2026, which is being treated as a swatting incident.
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Kennedy Center Honors Move to Capital One Arena
The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors will be held at Capital One Arena, the first time the ceremony moves from its traditional Kennedy Center venue.
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Driver Crash Kills One, Triggers Gas Leak at Boston Hospital
A driver’s crash into a bench at Faulkner Hospital killed one person, ruptured a gas line and forced evacuation of the nearby Belkin House and the hospital.
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Reward Offered for Stolen Puppy in Brockton
A puppy stolen from a truck in Brockton has prompted a reward for tips on its recovery, reflecting a common practice among pet owners.
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Boston Woman Sues Dunkin' Over Sugar in 'Zero' Energy Drinks
Phyllis C. Wells sued Dunkin' Brands in Boston federal court, saying its Zero energy drinks are falsely advertised as sugar‑free because they contain allulose.…
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Boston Water Main Bursts Near South Station, Crews Restore Traffic
A 16‑inch water main broke near South Station on October 2, leading to a water shut‑off and traffic disruption. Crews filled the hole and plan weekend repairs,…
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USPS to Close Fields Corner Post Office Oct. 26
The Fields Corner post office will close temporarily on Oct. 26 as the U.S. Postal Service seeks a new location after its lease ends, with the city approving a…
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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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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.