20 Sep, 2026

2nd New Hampshire man charged in 2-year-old boy’s fentanyl death

Crime Ezekiel Cassy died in October 2022 in Manchester. His father was indicted earlier this year on 17 charges, including manslaughter, child endangerment and a slew of drug offenses. By Associated Press September 28, 2023 | 9:43 AM MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — A second New Hampshire man has been charged in connection with the death […]

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Massachusetts man indicted on charges of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on United flight

Crime In his last court appearance in July, a federal judge ruled that Torres was not competent to stand trial. Francisco Severo Torres is charged with trying to open an emergency door on a flight from Los Angeles to Boston and trying to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon. […]

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Here’s what to know about next month’s Red Line partial shutdown

Local News The MBTA announced Wednesday that the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line will be free during the closure. The Red Line’s Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line will close for 16 days in October. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe The MBTA is shutting down the Red Line from JFK/UMass Station through Ashmont and Mattapan Stations from Saturday, […]

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Dunkin’ sues vape company for trademark infringement over Vapin’ Donuts products

Local News The lawsuit not only asks for damages and for the vape company to stop producing and marketing Vapin’ Donuts products, but also that the company destroy all such products and marketing. Canton-based coffee shop chain Dunkin’ is suing a New York vape company for trademark infringement over its Vapin’ Donuts product line, which […]

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Man who was rescued after falling overboard from tanker off Massachusetts has died

Local News By Associated Press September 27, 2023 | 4:12 PM BOSTON (AP) — A man who was rescued by the crew of a commercial fishing boat after he fell overboard from a tanker has died, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said Wednesday. The crew of America pulled the man from the water Tuesday […]

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Supply shortages, insurance hiccups complicate vaccine rollout

The Boston Globe Mass. residents report difficulty getting COVID boosters. A CVS pharmacist administered vaccinations for COVID-19 and the seasonal flu. Joe Burbank / AP By Maggie Scales, Vivi Smilgius, The Boston Globe updated on September 27, 2023 | 3:48 PM Mary Chitty, a 73-year-old Somerville resident, had hoped to get a triple-whammy COVID booster, […]

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Taunton police: Man assaulted chief, several officers with knife

Crime It all started when a vehicle pulled up alongside a traffic stop and the driver allegedly started shouting at police. Douglas Hagerty, 35, of Lakeville. Taunton Police Department A Lakeville man faces a slew of charges after he allegedly used a knife to assault multiple Taunton police officers during an incident Tuesday night. Taunton […]

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Cape Cod used to be more accessible by train. Could expanded commuter rail be next?

Local News It’s been decades since residents have been able to regularly get to Cape Cod by train, leading to growing issues of car congestion. A new bill aims to change that with commuter rail service. Commuter rail, like the train seen here at South Station in Boston, could be expanded to Cape Cod if […]

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Dana-Farber nurses go on strike in Methuen

Local News After more than nine months of negotiating, nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute-Merrimack Valley took to the picket line Wednesday. Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – Merrimack Valley in Methuen went on strike this week to call for better wages and benefits. Massachusetts Nurses Association Nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Methuen went on […]

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