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Two-Headed Baby Turtle Found at Cape Cod Nesting Site
A two-headed baby turtle was found at a Cape Cod nesting site, a rarity among marine reptiles.
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Attleboro Police Release Photo of Market Basket Harassment Suspect
Attleboro police released an image of a man accused of harassing women in a Market Basket and are seeking public help to identify him.
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Police Release Images of Roxbury Stabbing Suspect
Boston police released photos of a suspect in a Roxbury face‑stabbing and are seeking public assistance via a dedicated phone line.
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Southern states sue over abortion shield laws
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana sued Massachusetts, New York and California, alleging that abortion shield laws are unconstitutional and block enforcement of…
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Vehicle crashes into Jamaica Plain hospital, killing one, injuring two
A vehicle hit a Jamaica Plain hospital on Oct. 1, killing one person and injuring two, with officials labeling it a tragic accident.
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Cambridge Police Investigate Locker‑Room Assault at Porter Square Planet Fitness
Cambridge police are probing a reported locker‑room sexual assault at a Planet Fitness in Porter Square, Cambridge.
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Boston to See Warmer‑Than‑Normal Temperatures Thursday
Thursday will bring above‑average temperatures and mixed sun and clouds to Boston, marking a warmer start to October than usual.
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Injured Cambridge Stray Dog Now Available for Adoption
A stray dog found injured in Cambridge is now up for adoption, reflecting the typical practice of local rescue groups caring for such animals.
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Boston Income Segregation Among Nation’s Highest, MassINC Finds
MassINC reports that Greater Boston’s neighborhoods are highly segregated by income, placing the city among the nation’s most divided areas.
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USPS to Close Fields Corner Post Office Temporarily on Oct. 26
USPS will temporarily shut the Fields Corner post office on Oct. 26, 2026, and the city approved a five‑year lease for nearby land as a potential new location.
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Attleboro Police Seek Help Identifying Harassment Suspect
Attleboro police are requesting public assistance to identify a man alleged to have harassed three customers inside a store in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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Wahlburgers original Hingham restaurant to close Sept. 30
Wahlburgers is closing its original Hingham Shipyard location on September 30, 2026, after almost 15 years, due to the lease ending.
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Young Women Push for Girls Flag Football Varsity Status
A group of young women began a campaign on September 30, 2026 to make girls flag football a varsity sport in Massachusetts, where it is currently unavailable.
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Councilor Flynn seeks 24‑Hour Permits, New Garage for South Boston
Councilor Ed Flynn requested city approval for seven‑night residential permits and a new parking garage on West Broadway to address South Boston’s parking…
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One Dead, Two Critical Injuries in Dublin Head‑On Crash
A head‑on crash on Route 137 in Dublin, NH killed one person and critically injured two after a Chevrolet Equinox crossed the center line and hit a Mazda 3.
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Snappy Pattys Closes After 14 Years, Rory’s Irish Pub to Move In
Snappy Pattys closed its High Street location after 14 years, and Rory’s Irish Pub will occupy the space.
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Boston Police Seek Public Help Identifying Roxbury Stabbing Suspect
Boston police are asking the public to help identify a suspect in a recent Roxbury stabbing, hoping community tips will advance the investigation.
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Governor Healey tours fire station slated for closure
Governor Maura Healey toured Fire Station 9 as Boston considers closing it to address a $32 million budget deficit, part of broader layoffs and program cuts.
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Massachusetts AG Report Shows 270+ Clergy Abused Nearly 1,000 Children
A September 2026 report by Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reveals over 270 clergy abused nearly 1,000 children across three Massachusetts dioceses,…
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Voters Favor Keeping Cannabis Legal and 2024 Gun Law
A recent Boston poll shows voters plan to keep legal cannabis and the 2024 gun law, with those issues being the primary reasons cited for voting.
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AFGE Locals Sue EPA Over Contract and Speech Limits
Two AFGE locals filed a lawsuit in Boston federal court to block the EPA’s plan to end their contract and curb scientific staff protests.
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Red Line suffers multiple delays across Boston on Sept. 30
Multiple delays on the MBTA Red Line on September 30, 2026, were caused by a stalled train at Savin Hill, a stopped train at Broadway, and a power issue at…
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Joe Jonas surprises young patient at Boston Children’s Hospital
Joe Jonas visited a seven-year-old patient at Boston Children’s Hospital on October 2, 2026, ahead of his Friday night concert in the city.
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Cloudy Tuesday in Boston, Sun Returns Wednesday Before Weekend Showers
Boston experiences cloudy conditions Tuesday, sunshine Wednesday, and weekend showers as part of a normal early‑fall pattern.