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Man is met with ransom demand for lost phone
Crime A man who lost his phone in Boston was surprised when he called it and someone picked up — and demanded money. A man demanded ransom from a person who lost his phone, asking him to meet at Oak Grove station and pay $50 for the phone’s return. Carlin Stiehl for The Boston Globe […]
2-year-old boy killed at family’s auto shop identified by Cohasset police
Local News The boy died after an incident involving “heavy machinery” at his family’s auto repair shop, police said. A 2-year-old boy who was killed in an incident involving machinery at his family’s car repair shop was identified as Mahmoud Awada, according to a social media post from Cohasset Police Friday. The Cohasset Police Department […]
Why furniture got so bad
Business Furniture used to last generations. Now it barely survives a move. Industry insiders explain. BU student Hillary Hagen and friend Alex Berger carry items from their apartment on Ashford Street, which is lined with furniture and other thrown-out items, Aug. 31, 2023. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe By Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post updated […]
Despite crash, JP progressives recommend endorsement for Kendra Lara
Local News Although Lara is facing charges related to a June car crash, the Jamaica Plain Progressives steering committee told members that they should vote to officially endorse her. Councilor Kendra Lara speaks during Dominican Cultural Day at the City Hall Plaza in Boston. Tanner Pearson/The Boston Globe In just a week, Boston voters in […]
It was a very rainy summer on Cape Cod. How have businesses (and crowds) fared?
The Boston Globe Visitors filled parts of the Main Street sidewalks in downtown Hyannis just ahead of Labor Day weekend. Barry Chin/Globe Staff By BETH TREFFEISEN, The Boston Globe updated on September 5, 2023 | 11:51 AM HYANNIS – Walking down Main Street in the heat of summer lends itself to a stop at Katie’s […]
State police, FBI respond to Logan after ‘potential criminal act’ on flight to Boston
Local News Authorities provided few details about the alleged act, which occurred on a Saturday morning flight from Charlotte, North Carolina. American Airlines passenger jets prepare for departure at Logan Airport. Steven Senne / AP, File Forklift falls and kills operator at Logan Airport After string of close calls, Logan Airport gets largest share of […]
Motorcyclist dies in South Shore crash
Local News Police are investigating a fatal collision between a motorcycle and an SUV in Hingham. Police are investigating a fatal crash in Hingham on Monday between an SUV and a motorcyclist, who died from their injuries. Officers responded to reports of a crash on Beal Street near the intersection with North Street and West […]
Why do some New Englanders call sprinkles ‘jimmies’?
Wickedpedia “New York is a ‘sprinkle’ town. If you call them ‘jimmies,’ you’re probably the type of person who roots for the Boston Red Sox.” Ice cream treats at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon. Jonathan Wiggs / The Boston Globe When someone walks into Rancatore’s Ice Cream looking to top their cone with […]
Man drowns at Westford quarry on Labor Day
Local News The man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry. This is the second drowning that’s happened there in the last five years. A man drowned at Merrill’s Quarry in Westford Monday afternoon, according to the Westford Fire Department. Authorities were alerted of a possible drowning off Vineyard Road at 4:16 p.m., the fire department said in […]
Boston City Council: Who is running and how to vote
Local News Boston’s preliminary municipal election will take place on Sept. 12. Boston City Hall Plaza. John Tlumacki/Boston Globe Election season in Boston is in full swing, with the city’s preliminary municipal election coming up on Sept. 12. Residents will be able to vote for candidates running to represent Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7 […]