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Medical Debt Relief for Nearly 70,000 Eastern Massachusetts Residents
A partnership led by the Massachusetts Health and Hospital Association will wipe out over $38 million in medical debt for 69,527 eastern Massachusetts…
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Meteor Over Cape Cod Bay Traced to Beyond Mars
A meteor that exploded over Cape Cod Bay on May 30, 2026, was studied by MIT's Haystack Observatory, which traced its origin to beyond Mars using a wide array…
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Energy Debt Affects 800,000 Massachusetts Households
Around 800,000 Massachusetts households face financial strain from rising energy debt, driven by higher utility costs and a costly living environment.
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Quincy Police to Replace Flock Cameras with In‑House System
Quincy is removing its Flock cameras and installing a police‑controlled system after privacy concerns about external footage storage.
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Firefighter Hurt, 15 Residents Evacuated as Malden Apartment Fire Spreads
A fire at a Malden multifamily residence spread to a nearby building, injuring a firefighter and displacing fifteen residents.
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Massachusetts Begins 2027 Health Insurance Open Enrollment
Massachusetts opened its 2027 health insurance enrollment on Oct. 23, 2026, enabling residents to compare plans and seek financial aid.
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Police Probe Second Used‑Cooking‑Oil Theft at Same Restaurant
Police are probing a fresh theft of used cooking oil at a restaurant, occurring less than two weeks after a prior robbery was stopped.
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Cambridge Bans Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use Amid Drought
Cambridge has prohibited non-essential outdoor water use due to a severe drought that has reduced water supplies. The ban covers activities like lawn and…
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Boston Council Plans Sensors, Rodent‑Proof Dumpsters to Combat Rats
Boston City Council announced a plan to install sewer sound sensors and rodent‑proof dumpsters at BHA sites to address a rising rat infestation.
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MassDOT says Amazon must get drone‑delivery approval
MassDOT requires Amazon to obtain Aeronautics Division approval before starting drone deliveries in Westborough, asserting its oversight of such aerial…
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Massachusetts State Police Suspend Two Troopers in Vineyard Rape Probe
Two state troopers were suspended and guest policies at temporary trooper housing were revised by the Massachusetts State Police amid a rape investigation on…
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Teen Charged After Alleged Unprovoked Attack on Hadley Rail Trail
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after allegedly attacking someone on a Hadley rail trail, claiming a hallucinogenic mushroom trip caused the behavior.
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Toyota Recalls Over 105,000 Vehicles Over Fuel‑Tube Fire Risk
Toyota recalled over 105,000 Boston-area vehicles due to a fuel‑tube defect that could cause leaks and fires.
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Police Boost Presence at Fitchburg High After Threat
Police are investigating two incidents at Fitchburg High and will increase on‑site presence following a student‑reported threat.
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Subtropical Storm Josephine Brings Winds and Rain to Massachusetts
Subtropical storm Josephine swept across Cape Cod and surrounding islands on October 22, bringing strong winds and rain before moving out to sea.
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U.S. Approves Release of 45% of New England Oil Reserve
The U.S. government approved releasing up to 45% of New England's heating oil reserve, a stockpile intended to stabilize regional supply.
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Logan Airport Runway 9‑27 Near Completion
Logan Airport’s runway 9‑27 upgrade is close to finishing, aiming to boost safety, though it has caused traveler delays during construction.
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MassDOT Responds to Westborough Residents' Drone Delivery Concerns
MassDOT is taking action on resident worries about Amazon’s upcoming drone delivery program in Westborough.
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Boston City Council Subpoenas MBTA General Manager Over Blue Hill Hearing
Boston City Council subpoenaed MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to testify on the Blue Hill Avenue redevelopment after he missed a hearing. The council continues…
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Police Issue Shelter‑in‑Place Order in Gilmanton’s Sawyer Lake Area
Gilmanton police and a SWAT team ordered a shelter‑in‑place for residents near Sawyer Lake after an active SWAT situation was reported on Province Road shortly…
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Boston families seek license to rename Blanchard's as Kappy's
The Sharon family seeks board approval to purchase and rename two Blanchard's stores as Kappy's, while the Patel family files a related licensing application…
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Boston Council Approves $3.3M for 887 New E‑Bike Bluebikes
Boston City Council approved a $3.3 million grant to add 887 e‑bikes and 434 batteries to Bluebikes, modernizing the system with electric‑assist models.
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Hazmat Crews Respond to Unknown Substance on Delta Flight at Logan
Emergency crews, including two fire trucks, state police and a bomb squad, responded to an unknown material found on a Delta flight at Logan Airport on…
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Man Killed in I-93 Tractor-Trailer Crash in Windham
A man was killed in a collision with a tractor‑trailer on I‑93 in Windham early Thursday, prompting response from local fire and police services.