10 Jan, 2025

FBI seizes more than 200 pounds of drugs in North Shore bust, including fentanyl meant to look like candy hearts

Crime Law enforcement arrested three men in connection with the drug bust, including the alleged “ringleader.” The FBI allegedly seized over 200 pounds of drugs during a raid on the North Shore last week. Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office An FBI raid on the North Shore last week led to “one of the largest single location […]

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Troubling ‘treats’: On the Cape, needles, in Central Mass, alcoholic candy found after Halloween

Crime Police said a child in Sandwich found needles in his candy, while in West Boylston, children were given tequila-infused chocolates. Police in two Massachusetts towns reported children finding needles in their candy, as well as some trick-or-treaters receiving tequila-infused chocolates. Courtesy of Sandwich Police Department Both needles and alcoholic candies were reportedly found in […]

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At this Mass. house, trick-or-treaters could choose between a full-size candy bar or Market Basket rotisserie chicken

Off Beat “I bought five at $4.69 apiece,” Michael Marotta said. “It’s America’s last great bargain – the Market Basket rotisserie chicken.” Michael O’Connor Marotta with his Market Basket rotisserie chickens. Courtesy of Michael O’Connor Marotta Trick or chicken? In at least one Massachusetts town, Halloween costume-clad children could return home after a night of […]

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