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MGH NICU Babies Dress Up for Halloween
Massachusetts General Hospital posted photos of NICU newborns in Halloween costumes on Oct. 31, 2026, continuing a local tradition aimed at celebrating…
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Salem Prepares for Huge Halloween Crowd on 400th Anniversary
Salem is issuing new road‑closure maps and safety plans for an expected surge of visitors on Halloween as the city celebrates its 400th anniversary.
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Boston School Board Considers Closing Charlestown High
Boston school officials are weighing the shutdown of Charlestown High due to falling enrollment, part of a broader district review of school closures.
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Boston Researchers Find Clues to Aggressive Youth Colorectal Cancer
Boston researchers identified biological factors that may cause colorectal cancer to be more aggressive in younger patients, amid rising incidence in adults…
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Rare Orange-Black Calico Lobster Found Off Massachusetts
A rare yellow‑orange and black calico lobster was captured off Massachusetts in October 2026, a species seldom seen in New England waters.
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WWII Soldier’s Remains Returned to Lynn After 80 Years
A World War II soldier missing for roughly 80 years was identified and his remains were brought back to Lynn, Massachusetts in 2026.
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Police Alert Residents to Navy F-35 Flyover at Gillette Stadium
Police have warned Foxborough residents about a planned low‑altitude Navy F‑35 flyover during the Navy‑Notre Dame game at Gillette Stadium on 31 October 2026.
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Boston Firefighters Rescue Residents from Dorchester Apartment Fire
A first‑floor fire at a Dorchester apartment building on Oct. 31, 2026 trapped second‑floor residents, leading the Boston Fire Department to rescue occupants…
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Lawrence Man Arrested on Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping Charges
A Lawrence man was arrested at a Tewksbury motel on Oct. 31, 2026 after police, during a welfare check, found two women being held and about 50 grams of…
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Boston Neighborhoods Light Up With Halloween Displays
Boston neighborhoods, such as Beacon Hill, installed Halloween decorations on Oct. 31, attracting crowds and continuing the area’s annual festive tradition.
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Costumed Fan Reenacts Hocus Pocus Scene with Original Bullies in Salem
A costumed fan met the original Hocus Pocus bully actors in Salem on Halloween and reenacted a movie scene, reflecting the film’s enduring popularity.
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Massachusetts Police Identify Decades‑Old Quincy Murder Victim
State police identified a 35‑year‑old former Randolph High School graduate from skeletal remains found in a Quincy grave 30 years ago, ruling the death a…
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Warm Friday, Cooler Saturday Ahead of Halloween
Friday will be warm and sunny, while Saturday will turn cooler and dry, creating a chilly night for Halloween activities in Boston.
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Toast Sued Over Alleged Fee Misconduct
A federal case alleges Toast misled customers, charged unauthorized fees, and did not deliver promised support. Toast is a Boston‑based restaurant software…
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Glass Shards Force Closure of Swampscott School Field
A child was hurt by glass on a new Swampscott school field, and officials closed the field after discovering widespread glass contamination linked to a recent…
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Judge blocks extra Medicaid work‑hour proof rule
A Boston federal judge struck down a Medicaid rule demanding extra medical proof for work‑hour exemptions, citing the added burden, and imposed a six‑month…
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Boston Nurses Set to Resume Contract Talks Nov. 9
Boston nurses will resume contract negotiations on Nov. 9 with a federal mediator after rejecting the previous proposal.
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MA Attorney General: RMV Worker Took Cash to Fast-Track Services
The attorney general revealed that an RMV employee accepted cash to speed up services, earning more than their normal pay.
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Boston Artist’s Paper‑Mâché Rat Goes Viral, Sparks Fan Community
Sariah Wertman's paper‑mâché Rat Queen went viral on TikTok, earning millions of views and attracting thousands of fans, forming an online and local community…
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Man Killed in Early‑Morning Motorcycle Crash in Revere
A 34‑year‑old man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Lee Burbank Highway in Revere early on October 30, 2026, and the incident is under investigation by local…
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Salem's Halloween Festivities Begin Tomorrow
Salem will hold its Halloween festivities on October 31, continuing its reputation as a major New England Halloween destination.
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Boston University Students Drop 30+ Pumpkins from Science Roof
Boston University students dropped over 30 pumpkins from the Metcalf Science Center roof, continuing an annual campus tradition.
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Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Brighton
Boston police fatally shot a knife-wielding man in Brighton after he charged at them while they were responding to a mental health crisis.