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It’s goodbye Red Line slow zones after successful diversion, says T
Local News A 16-day shutdown of the Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line shaved more than 10 minutes off of riders’ travel times, according to the MBTA. A Red Line train departs from Savin Hill Station in August. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe, File After months of slow trains and a shutdown that lasted more than two […]
Why pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens are walking out
Business Pharmacy workers say poor working conditions and understaffing are putting employees and patients at risk, with increased demands on staffers becoming untenable and preventing them from doing their jobs properly. A Walgreens in Clovis, N.M., in January 2022. Adria Malcolm for The Washington Post By Aaron Gregg, Lisa Rein and Jaclyn Peiser, Washington Post […]
Eyedrops from CVS, Rite Aid, and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says
Health The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020. AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File By Associated Press October 31, […]
Israeli forces battle Hamas around Gaza City, as military says 800,000 have fled south
World News The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, says nearly 672,000 Palestinians are sheltering in its schools and other facilities — four times their capacity. Palestinians inspect the demolished family home of Saleh al-Arouri, in the West Bank village of Arura, northwest of Ramallah, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. AP Photo/Nasser Nasser By […]
How did Marylou’s Coffee become a South Shore staple?
Wickedpedia “I don’t know and don’t want to know how much sugar is in this drink, but sometimes you just have to treat yourself!” Beginning with a single shop in Hanover in 1986, Marylou’s Coffee has built itself a loyal following in a sea of Dunkin’ and Starbucks. Marylou’s Coffee/Instagram Some Bay Staters get their […]
NICU babies at Brigham and Women’s, Mass. General got all dressed up for Halloween
Local News Premature babies in the NICU got all dressed up in costumes donated by Tiny Treats to celebrate their first ever Halloweekend. Twin babies in the NCU at Mass General got dressed up to celebrate their first Halloween. Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Mass General for Children The tiniest tots in the NICUs at […]
Haverhill man charged in 2016 killing of N.H. man
Local News Robert Dowling, 51, of Haverhill was arrested and charged with being a fugitive from justice. A Massachusetts man is being charged in connection with the 2016 homicide of a man in New Hampshire, authorities announced Monday. A warrant was issued for Robert Dowling, 51, of Haverhill charging him with second degree murder for […]
Bicyclist killed in crash involving pickup truck and e-bike in Hingham
Local News Police said the crash remains under investigation. Police are investigating after a bicyclist was killed early Monday morning in a crash with a pickup truck in Hingham. Police said officers responded to the report of the crash involving an electric bicycle and the truck at Rockland Street and Ringbolt Road around 6:11 a.m. The […]
Mentor for Shrewsbury High School robotics team facing child pornography charges
Local News Brian Lingard, 60, of Shrewsbury was arrested Monday morning. A mentor for the Shrewsbury High School robotics team was arrested Monday for allegedly possessing and transporting child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Massachusetts. Brian Lingard, 60, of Shrewsbury was arrested Monday morning and charged with the transportation […]
Video shows truck destroying Nantucket landmark in head-on crash
Crime According to the Nantucket Historical Association, this is the 13th time a driver has crashed into the Main Street Fountain. A Nantucket landmark was destroyed by a truck Sunday night in what was reportedly a hit-and-run. The crash, which toppled the Main Street Fountain, was caught on video. The footage shows a white pick-up […]