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New York Man Charged for Illegal Great White Shark Capture
A New York man has been charged for allegedly capturing a protected great white shark on Cape Cod in 2025, violating Massachusetts wildlife laws.
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Subtropical Storm Josephine Set to Strengthen Offshore New England
Subtropical Storm Josephine is expected to strengthen and shift northeast, staying offshore of New England as forecasters keep watch on its northward path…
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East Boston Social Centers lose teen job funding after policy shift
Funding for about nine teen jobs at East Boston Social Centers was cut after Boston altered its youth employment funding strategy.
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Former Detective Ordered to Pay $3 Million for Wrongful Conviction
A federal jury awarded $3 million to Lucien after a former detective’s evidence tampering led to his wrongful life sentence, and a related case against the…
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Driver Injured After Car Crashes Through Fence onto Worcester Roof
A driver was injured when a car smashed through a fence and onto a Worcester roof on October 22, 2026, prompting a Worcester Fire Department response.
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Clouds Move In Over Boston, Rain Possible on Cape
Additional cloud cover is moving over Boston on Wednesday, raising the odds of afternoon rain on Cape Cod.
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Massachusetts Voters to Choose Ban on Recreational Marijuana Sales
Voters in Massachusetts will vote in November 2026 on a measure to halt legal recreational marijuana sales but keep limited personal possession.
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Boston family crafts new Halloween skeleton scene nightly
The Rockwood family in Boston is redesigning yard skeletons each night in October, featuring scenes like "Lady and the Tramp" and a World Cup theme.
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Investigation Ongoing After Hopkinton Assisted Living Death
Police are still investigating the September 2026 death of a resident at a Hopkinton assisted living facility.
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Person Critically Injured After Stoughton Home Fire
Firefighters rescued a critically injured person from a Stoughton home fire on Central Street, and police have begun an investigation.
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7‑Week‑Old Kitten Rescued After Dodging Traffic on I‑93
A seven‑week‑old kitten named Freeway was saved after it was seen dodging cars on Boston’s Interstate 93. The rescue took place on a heavily traveled highway…
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Boston Council Calls MBTA Chief to Appear Over Bus Lane Plan
Boston City Council ordered MBTA General Manager Phil Eng to a hearing on civil‑rights concerns about a center bus lane on Blue Hill Avenue after he missed an…
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Question 4 Proposes Election‑Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts
Question 4 would let eligible Massachusetts residents register to vote or change their address on Election Day, and will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
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118 Graduate from Boston Police Academy at Faneuil Hall
One hundred and eighteen graduates completed the Boston Police Academy program, with the ceremony taking place at Faneuil Hall on October 20, 2026.
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Mayor Wu Announces Progress and Expansion in State of Schools Address
Mayor Wu used the State of the Schools address to note district progress and to propose expanding successful programs, maintaining the yearly mayoral briefing…
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Boston Students Rally for AI Government Oversight
Students in Boston and across the nation protested on October 20, 2026 demanding government regulation of AI, reflecting a broader wave of student activism on…
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Massachusetts Nail Technicians Earn $10 Daily, Lacking Benefits
A new report shows that about 20,000 Massachusetts nail salon technicians earn roughly $10 per day and typically lack health benefits, creating financial…
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Kayem Foods recalls 68 ready‑to‑eat meat products
Kayem Foods recalled 68 ready‑to‑eat meat and poultry products on Oct. 20, 2026 due to a temperature issue in a warehouse cooler in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
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Voters Face New Conservation Fund on Ballot
Massachusetts voters will vote on Ballot Question 6, which proposes a new nature conservation fund, in the next election.
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Candidate Shawn Oliver Arrested for OUI After Erratic Driving Crash
Shawn Oliver was arrested for OUI following a Boston crash linked to erratic driving and vomiting. He is the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in…
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College Cancels Campus Auction After Receiving No Bids
Anna Maria College halted its campus auction after receiving no qualified bids and will pursue purchasing 2.4 acres of the property.
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WBZ Reporter Identifies Boston’s Southernmost Home on Meadowview Road
A WBZ Newsradio reporter and city assessors confirmed 54 Meadowview Road as Boston's most southern home, one of two located on the same street.
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Gusty Winds Forecast for Boston Today and Tomorrow
Boston faces gusty winds on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a sunny start on Tuesday and cooler, mixed conditions on Wednesday.
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Smooth Traffic Observed on Fenway's Muddy River
Traffic was reported as flowing smoothly on the Muddy River in Fenway on October 18, 2026.