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Halloween headaches in Salem, Massachusetts: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny liquor bottles?
Local News Weary of the crunchy plastic carpet underfoot — and wary of their appeal to teens and closet drinkers — a growing roster of cities and towns is moving to ban nips altogether. Discarded nips are found at various places throughout Salem., Mass., on Oct. 22, 2023. Kieran Kesner/The New York Times By Jenna […]
Gaza Strip’s tunnels loom large for Israel’s ground forces
World News Hamas is believed to hide weapons, fighters, and even command centers in miles of subterranean pathways and chambers. The entrance to a tunnel that was discovered by Israeli forces near Kissufim, Israel, in 2017. The Israeli military regularly trains infantry on how to destroy tunnels. Uriel Sinai / The New York Times By […]
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 […]