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Two Decomposed Bodies Discovered in Saugus Tent
The Essex County District Attorney's Office reported that two decomposed bodies were found inside a suburban tent in Saugus, Massachusetts on September 20,…
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Cape Cod Icon Arnold's Lobster Bar to Be Sold After 50 Years
After five decades of ownership, Nick Nickerson is selling Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar in Eastham, marking his retirement. The restaurant, a Cape Cod staple…
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Ed Sheeran Shows at Gillette Stadium Canceled by Nor'easter
Ed Sheeran’s two concerts at Gillette Stadium on September 25‑26, 2026 were canceled because of a severe nor'easter sweeping New England, which also forced the…
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Strong Winds Topple Tree, Cut Power in Dorchester
A large tree fell in Dorchester on September 25, 2026, knocking down power lines during a nor'easter, causing outages and prompting city crews to clear debris…
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MBTA to Install Bus‑Lane Cameras Next Week
The MBTA will start installing cameras on Silver Line buses in early October to photograph vehicles blocking bus lanes, with fines of $25 to $125 and a full…
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StormTeam 5 Issues Weekend Rain and Wind Alert for Boston
StormTeam 5 warned Boston and surrounding Massachusetts of strong winds and intermittent rain from September 25 to 27, urging residents to secure loose items…
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U.S. Marshals, Police Arrest Man Accused of Holding Woman Captive in Malden
Federal marshals and Malden police arrested a man on September 25, 2026, for allegedly holding a woman captive in his home for several weeks. The investigation…
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Eddie’s Furniture in Holyoke Closes After 91 Years
Eddie’s Furniture in Holyoke announced permanent closure after 91 years, citing a slowing economy and the loss of state housing program funding.
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Two Firefighters Seriously Injured in Somerville Three-Alarm Blaze
Two firefighters were seriously injured during a three‑alarm fire in Somerville on Thursday morning, prompting a large emergency response and hospital…
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Boston Board Delays Cambria Hotel Liquor License
The Boston Licensing Board has delayed its decision on an all‑alcohol liquor license for the Cambria Hotel Boston Logan in East Boston, opting to first review…
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Ed Sheeran Concert Timing Changes Trigger Refund Window
Ed Sheeran’s September 25‑26 concerts at Gillette Stadium have had start times and train schedules altered, prompting a short refund window for fans whose…
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Maine’s Red Snapper Dogs Get Insect‑Derived Color
W.A. Bean in Maine will now use carmine from cochineal insects to color its red snapper hot dogs, keeping the flavor unchanged and offering a natural red hue…
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USDA Recalls Over 160,000 Pounds of Meat with Fake Inspection Stamps
The USDA recalled over 160,000 pounds of meat on September 24, 2026 after discovering counterfeit inspection stamps, warning that the uninspected product could…
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MBTA to Install Bus Cameras for Lane‑Violation Tickets
The MBTA will outfit its Boston buses with cameras that first warn and then ticket drivers who block bus lanes or stops, adding automated enforcement to reduce…
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Julia Child's Cambridge Home Hits $6.5 Million Market
Julia Child's former Cambridge home, where she lived and filmed TV segments, is listed for $6.475 million, with her original kitchen now displayed at the…
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Boston Board OKs Sale of Blanchard's, Store to Rebrand as Kappy's
The Boston Licensing Board approved the sale of Blanchard's wine and spirits shop to Bhavin Patel, with the store to be renamed Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits and…
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Boston Councilors to Study Ways to Curb Porch Package Theft
Boston city councilors, led by Councilor Sharon Durkan, agreed on September 23, 2026 to study measures to curb package thefts, focusing on the heightened risk…
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Amazon Requests Drone Delivery Approval in Westborough
Amazon has applied for permission to launch a drone delivery service covering fifteen Westborough-area communities within a 7.5‑mile radius, pending state…
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Early‑Season Nor'easter to Hit Massachusetts with Rain and Wind
An early‑season noréaster is set to affect Massachusetts from September 25–27, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding and possible power outages,…
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Boston Bar Granted Extra Hour on Weekends
Boston’s Licensing Board approved an extra hour of operation for 89 Charles on Thursday through Saturday nights, effective September 24, 2026, with a new…
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MSPCA‑Angell Seeks Owner of Injured Stray Dog in Cambridge
MSPCA‑Angell’s law enforcement division is seeking the owner of a six‑year‑old stray dog found in Cambridge with a broken leg, facial injuries, and signs of…
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Zoning Board Approves Ten‑Unit Apartment Project on Neponset Avenue
The Zoning Board of Appeal approved a plan to replace a parking lot at 372 Neponset Avenue with a four‑story, ten‑unit apartment building featuring thirteen…
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Boston's Citgo Sign Receives First Letter of Renovation
Boston’s landmark Citgo sign began its renovation on September 23, 2026, with the installation of the first letter, “C,” marking the start of a phased…
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Zoning Board Approves $18M Plan for 103 Apartments at 85 Parker Hill
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal approved an $18 million plan to convert the 1922 Boston Baptist Hospital nurses’ school at 85 Parker Hill Avenue into 103…