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Bride paddleboards through flooded street in Connecticut bachelorette
A Massachusetts bride-to-be paddleboarded through floodwaters in Groton, Connecticut on Sept. 29, continuing her bachelorette party despite a…
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AFGE Locals Sue EPA Over Contract and Speech Limits
Two AFGE locals sued the EPA in Boston federal court, accusing the agency of trying to void their contract and suppress scientists’ protests over coal‑friendly…
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Sunshine Returns as Nor'easter Fades in Boston
The weakening nor'easter left Boston, bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures near 70 °F.
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UMass Lowell Seeks Developers for Hotel, Ice Rink Project
UMass Lowell is soliciting private developers to build a hotel and ice rink next to the Tsongas Center as part of a 1.2‑million‑sq‑ft campus expansion aimed at…
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Poll Shows Voters Favor Keeping Cannabis and 2024 Gun Law
A poll finds voters inclined to keep legal cannabis and the 2024 gun‑control law, with guns and marijuana cited as their main voting motivators.
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Lowell Bridge Closed Amid Large Fire
A bridge in Lowell was closed on September 29, 2026, as police and fire personnel responded to a large fire in the area.
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Massachusetts to Tighten Nursing Home Licensing Rules in October
Massachusetts will introduce new licensing regulations in October 2026 to enforce a law requiring out‑of‑state factors in nursing home applications, prompted…
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Maine Police Search for Massachusetts Driver Who Fled Drug Bust
Maine State Police are pursuing a Massachusetts man who escaped a traffic stop after officers seized over 350 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
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Woman critically injured after bike collision near Boston University
A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a bicyclist near Boston University on Tuesday morning, in a high‑traffic zone known for occasional accidents.
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Fire Still Rages in Historic Roxbury Building, Businesses Devastated
A historic building on Nubian Square has been burning for over 24 hours, damaging local businesses while firefighters and investigators assess the undetermined…
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South Shore Seawall Shifted Two Feet After Nor'easter
Coastal residents in Scituate and Marshfield started fixing a seawall at Humarock Beach that shifted two feet during the September 26‑27 nor'easter, cleaning…
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Harvard University Notified of Bomb Threat
Harvard University was alerted to a bomb threat on September 28, 2026, at its Cambridge campus.
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Kayak Launch Celebrates Revived Charles River in Boston
A kayak launch at Millennium Park on September 28 celebrated the Charles River’s return to a strong flow after recent rain ended a drought‑induced dry spell.
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Five‑Alarm Fire Engulfs Building on Warren Street
A five‑alarm fire erupted at 72 Warren St in Roxbury on the morning of September 28, leading to street closures, visible smoke and public warnings to stay away.
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Maritime Experts Head to Nantucket to Survey Storm‑Exposed Shipwreck
Maritime experts from the Egan Maritime Institute and state underwater archaeologists traveled to Nantucket on September 28, 2026 to survey a shipwreck exposed…
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Nor'easter Causes Hundreds of Flight Cancellations at Logan
A nor'easter forced Logan Airport to cancel hundreds of flights and delay many more on Sunday and Monday, while also disrupting Amtrak service across the…
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Meteorologist: red sky not a sign of fair weather before Friday nor'easter
A meteorologist cautioned that a red evening sky is not a reliable predictor of good weather, noting that Friday will be unfavorable ahead of an approaching…
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Boston Sues Federal Government Over Revoked Roxbury Street Grant
Boston sued the federal government on September 28, 2026, claiming the DOT improperly withdrew a 2022 grant for Roxbury street upgrades that was taken away in…
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StormTeam 5 Weather Alert Issued for Monday Rain in Boston
StormTeam 5 warned of ongoing rain across Boston and Massachusetts on Monday, with warmer weather expected later in the week.
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Delta Flight Diverts to Porto After Cabin Fumes
Delta Flight 251 from Barcelona to Boston diverted to Porto on September 27 after cabin fumes caused by a mechanical issue, landing safely.
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Three Injured in Mansfield I-495 Multi-Vehicle Crash
Three people were injured in a three‑car crash on northbound I-495 in Mansfield and were sent to hospitals in Rhode Island and Boston.
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Two bodies found in Saugus roadside tent
Two bodies were located in a roadside tent in Saugus, leading to a death investigation by local police.
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Boston Board Approves Starbucks License Amid 250 Store Closures
Boston’s Licensing Board approved a new Starbucks license at the InterContinental Hotel while the company announced the closure of 250 stores, including a…
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Scituate Couple Says Yes Amid Nor'easter
A Scituate couple held their wedding on September 27, 2026, despite a severe nor'easter, while other Massachusetts couples were arranging backup plans for…