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Firefighters Extinguish Overnight Blaze at Newburyport Chemical Plant
Firefighters contained a fire at a Newburyport chemical plant on the night of Oct. 23, 2026.
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Man Killed in Shooting on Beauford Lane
A man was fatally shot while in a car on Beauford Lane in Dorchester on October 23, 2026, marking another murder in a series across Boston this year.
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Two Injured as Three‑Alarm Fire Engulfs Allston Home
A three‑alarm fire at a home on Brainerd Road in Allston injured two residents and led to the evacuation of several occupants, with most residents and pets…
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Over 100 Residents Evacuated from Boston Nursing Home After Power Failure
More than 100 residents were evacuated from a Boston nursing home after a major power failure, with Lexington fire officials leading the emergency response.
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Juvenile Killed in Wrong‑Way Head‑On Crash on Route 1
A juvenile driver traveling the wrong way on Route 1 in Revere collided head‑on with oncoming traffic and was killed early Saturday morning.
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Pickup Truck Hits Home on Brayton Avenue, Three Hospitalized
A pickup truck crash on Brayton Avenue in Fall River on Oct. 24 trapped two occupants and left three people hospitalized.
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Search Begins for Missing Kayaker at Canton’s Ponkapoag Pond
State police launched a search on Oct. 24 after a male kayaker was reported missing and his overturned kayak was found 200 yards out at Ponkapoag Pond.
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Out of the Darkness Walk Takes Place on Boston Common
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention organized a three‑mile Out of the Darkness Walk on Boston Common on Oct. 25, 2026, to promote suicide prevention…
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Boston to See Warm Autumn Weather with Sunny Afternoons
Boston will experience cool mornings and sunny afternoons on Oct. 25‑26, with highs in the mid‑ to upper‑60s and occasional peaks near 70°F, above the usual…
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Downtown Boston Alliance Holds 12th Doggone Halloween Parade
The Downtown Boston Alliance held its 12th annual Doggone Halloween Pet Parade in Downtown Crossing on October 24, 2026, featuring local dogs.
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New Jersey Man Arrested After Attempted Hour-Long Bank Robbery
Boston police arrested a New Jersey man who tried to rob three banks in about an hour on Oct. 25, 2026.
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Boston Weather Shifts From Mild Sunday to Warm Monday, Cools Midweek
Boston's forecast for Oct. 25‑31 shows a mild Sunday, warm Monday, cooler midweek, and a mild, partly sunny Halloween Saturday.
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Boston Council OKs $3.3M Grant for 887 E‑Bikes
Boston City Council approved a $3.3 million grant to acquire 887 e‑bikes and 434 batteries, advancing the modernization and expansion of the Bluebikes rental…
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Doctor advises Boston women on hot flashes and menopause care
Dr. Mahmooda Qureshi gave Boston women advice on treating hot flashes, discussed testosterone therapy, and explained when specialist care is appropriate for…
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Massachusetts Driver Charged After Head‑On Crash in Pelham
A Massachusetts driver was charged with DUI and reckless conduct after his Honda Civic crossed the center line and collided head‑on with a Chevrolet Silverado…
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Rising Energy Debt Strains 800,000 Massachusetts Households
About 800,000 Massachusetts utility customers are facing financial strain from rising energy debt, driven by increasing bills and high living costs.
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Cambridge Holds First Civic Assembly on Surveillance Tools
Cambridge residents are meeting on Oct. 24 for the city’s first civic assembly to discuss ShotSpotter and camera surveillance, assessing their potential safety…
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Thousands of Brigham and Women's Nurses Reject Final Offer
Thousands of Brigham and Women's nurses in Boston rejected the hospital's final contract offer, after a "best and final" proposal was presented.
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Somerville Theatre Operators Purchase Davis Square Site, Launch Fundraiser
Somerville Theatre operators spent $12 million on the Davis Square property and began a fundraiser to lower the resulting debt, seeking financing to keep the…
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Fire Engulfs Boston Apartment Building, Two Injured
A Boston apartment fire on October 24 injured two people, rescued six, and left one person on the rooftop.
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Man Killed Inside Car After Dorchester Shooting
A man was fatally shot inside his car in Dorchester on October 23, 2026, and Boston police are investigating the incident.
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Person Rescued After Truck Hits Fall River Building
A truck crash into a Fall River building on October 24, 2026 rescued a trapped person and forced the evacuation of occupants due to extensive damage.
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Prosecutors Decline Charges in Officer LaPorta Crash
County prosecutors decided not to file any criminal charges in the crash that resulted in Officer Stephen LaPorta's death in Uxbridge.
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Motorcyclist Airlifted After Crash on Cape Cod Route 28
A 25-year-old rider was seriously injured in a Saturday morning crash on Route 28 near Parker’s River Bridge and was airlifted to a hospital. The incident took…