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Crime The 22-year-old suspect allegedly bought a firearm illegally and kept it in his room prior to the shooting. The home on Keeler Farm Way in Lexington which was the…
Wakefield, who spent 17 seasons with the Red Sox, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer. The post Tim Wakefield, former Red Sox knuckleballer who won two World Series,…
Celtics The Celtics swooped in to acquire the former All-Star in the wake of the Damian Lillard trade. The Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday in a trade on Sunday, per reports.…
Restaurants Boston-area openings include a new seafood restaurant, a fast-casual salad spot, and more. Food and drinks at Alamo Drafthouse. Alamo Drafthouse October isn’t just a new month — it’s…
Politics The single-engine Cessna 150 crashed into Lake Winnipesaukee near Gilford, New Hampshire, at about 9:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. By Associated Press updated on October 1,…

GoFundMe started for Maine teen recovering at Boston hospital after Lewiston shooting

Local News Gavin Robitaille, 16, was at the bowling alley Just-In-Time Recreation when Robert Card attacked the venue as well as a restaurant last week. The Maine teen is reportedly in good condition. Erin Clark / The Boston Globe A teen from Maine is recovering at a Massachusetts hospital after being injured in the mass […]

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Local obituary: Hillel Stavis, 78, founder of Harvard Square’s WordsWorth Books and Curious George store

Local Obituaries Hillel Stavis died suddenly Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Eaton, New Hampshire. The Cambridge story of Curious George, the resident scamp of Harvard Square Hillel Stavis, former proprietor of now legendary WordsWorth Books of Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., died suddenly Friday, October 20, 2023, in Eaton, N.H. He was 78. For nearly […]

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Why was Maine shooter allowed to have guns? Questions swirl in wake of massacre.

Crime The questions about how Robert Card was able to own guns underscore the difficulty in seizing guns from potentially dangerous people with mental illness. Lucy Allard, 5, and her brother Zeke Allard, 8, plant crosses in honor of the victims of this week’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The residents […]

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Bill Belichick used a familiar tactic to avoid questions about the NFL trade deadline

Patriots He was also asked about the Josh McDaniels. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins prior to the NFL trade deadline. AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee Echoing his famous “We’re on to Cincinnati” refrain, Bill Belichick had a ready-made response for several topics during his Wednesday morning press conference. In the wake of Tuesday’s […]

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Salem State student killed in Halloween-night shooting near campus, police say

Crime The 18-year-old student died after being shot in the early morning hours on Wednesday, police say. A Salem State University student was killed in a shooting during the early hours just after Halloween, an evening when the city’s streets are packed with visitors.  A press release from District Attorney Paul Tucker’s Office said the […]

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The Boston Park Plaza has been sold: It’s now a Hilton

Real Estate The Park Plaza’s previous owner said the hotel will likely need significant investment to keep its competitive edge following a $100 million renovation in 2016. The Boston Park Plaza is now under the Hilton brand following a recent sale. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe Staff, File Nearly 70 years after legendary hotelier Conrad Hilton […]

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Another downtown office building sells at a sizable loss

The Boston Globe 186 Lincoln Street. Courtesy of Newmark By Catherine Carlock, The Boston Globe updated on November 1, 2023 | 10:41 AM Boston-based City Realty Group last week said it has acquired a nine-story Leather District office building for $11 million, little more than half what the property last sold for in 2015. The […]

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Bill O’Brien stressed patience in development of rookie Kayshon Boutte

Morning Sports Update “I believe in him and I believe he’s got a good future.” Kayshon Boutte during the Patriots-Eagles game earlier in 2023. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Bill O’Brien discussed Kayshon Boutte: During his Tuesday press conference, Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien was asked about the absence of rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte in […]

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