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A Massachusetts report recommends stricter driver education for teens after dozens of teenage deaths in recent crashes.
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Boston Residents Halt Trick-or-Treating for Two Decades
Boston residents suspended trick-or-treating for around twenty years due to safety worries.
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Boston Licensing Board Raises Capacity at Seaport Brewery
The Boston Licensing Board approved raising Cisco Brewers Seaport’s capacity from 996 to 1,200 patrons, despite resident concerns about noise.
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DOJ to Deploy 1,000 Election Monitors Including Two Massachusetts Cities
The Justice Department will deploy roughly 1,000 election monitors nationwide on November 3, 2026, with at least two Massachusetts cities included, as part of…
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Boston Licensing Board approves liquor license for Dorchester bakery, teahouse, restaurant
The Boston Licensing Board approved a liquor license for Quaresima and Kiros to run a bakery‑to‑teahouse‑to‑restaurant at 1448 Dorchester Avenue, near their…
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Boston to Experience Unseasonably Warm, Sunny Weather Thursday–Friday
Boston is set for above‑normal temperatures with sun and clouds on Thursday and Friday, a notable shift from its usual October chill.
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Contract Workers Rally at Logan Airport for Better Healthcare
Unionized contracted service workers rallied at Logan Airport on October 29, 2026 demanding better healthcare and job benefits, continuing their campaign for…
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Boston Researchers Find Clues to Aggressive Youth Colorectal Cancer
Boston researchers identified biological factors that may explain why colorectal cancer is more aggressive in younger adults, a discovery made as cases rise…
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Miniature Implant Tested for Rare Eye Disease
A rice-sized implant being tested in Boston may halt the progression of macular telangiectasia, a rare eye disease that leads to gradual vision loss.
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Massport Receives First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Barge at Logan
Massport took delivery of its first sustainable aviation fuel barge at Logan International Airport, advancing its emissions‑reduction initiatives.
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Legal Service Sues Massachusetts Over Halted Rental Aid
Greater Boston Legal Services sued Massachusetts to force funding of the third year of HomeBASE rental assistance, seeking $15,000 payments to stop two single…
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DoorDash Proposes $17 Billion Purchase of Instacart
DoorDash proposed a $17 billion acquisition of Instacart, keeping its brand, app, and 600,000 shoppers intact, to strengthen its position in the…
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Wareham Officer Charged with Rape, Threatening Girlfriend with Weapon
Wareham police officer Ryan Gomes was charged with rape and for threatening his girlfriend with a gun or Taser, according to investigators.
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Boston Photographer Captures John Lennon's Final Work Photos
Roger Farrington photographed John Lennon's final work images in Boston on Oct. 28, 2026, adding to his long record of the city's cultural figures.
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Old Friend Brings Detroit‑Style Pizza to West Roxbury
Old Friend launched a permanent Detroit‑style pizza venue on Washington Street in West Roxbury, marking its first Boston storefront.
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Boston Board to Vote on Taco Bell Cantina License Transfer
Boston’s Licensing Board will decide on October 29 whether a Taco Bell franchisee can use a liquor license from a Korean BBQ chain that dropped its Allston…
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Red Line Delays Hit Boston Morning Rush
The MBTA reported ten‑minute Red Line delays from 7:12 to 9:27 a.m. on Oct. 28 after a dead train at Central station, with service restored later.
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Licensing Board to Review Dorchester Eatery Sale
The Boston Licensing Board will consider approving the sale of two Dorchester restaurants to Brendan Griffin, with the owners planning to keep the businesses…
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Veteran Boston Anchor Jim Boyd Dies at 84
Jim Boyd, a longtime WCVB news anchor, passed away at 84, having started his career in a New York public TV mailroom.
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Man Jumps Into Charles River, Two Rescuers Pulled Out
Four individuals entered the Charles River after a man jumped in; one escaped before responders arrived and two rescuers were pulled from the water.
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Boston to See Warmer Than Normal Weather Thursday Through Weekend
Boston will experience above‑normal temperatures Thursday and Friday, with cooler weather returning for the weekend after a frosty start to the week.
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MBTA Train Stalls at Ruggles, Riders Stranded for Hours
A mechanical failure halted a Providence‑bound MBTA commuter train at Boston's Ruggles station on Oct 28, 2026, leaving riders stranded for four hours.
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Chicken Finger King Reveals Record Pumpkin in Salem
The Chicken Finger King presented a pumpkin in Salem on Oct. 28, 2026, asserting it is a world‑record jack‑o‑lantern, continuing the city’s tradition of big…
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MBTA to Shut Green Line for Two-Day Halloweekend
The MBTA will close the Green Line on Oct. 30‑31, 2026 for routine maintenance.