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Methuen 25 mins ago

Two people dead in Methuen crash

Authorities say multiple occupants were entrapped and one was pronounced dead on the scene.

Boston Celtics 2 hours ago

Grant Williams downplays hard foul on Tatum: ‘We've seen way worse'
Elections 4 hours ago

Justice Department to monitor polls in Massachusetts

Wildfires 4 hours ago

Unprecedented spike in Massachusetts outdoor fires this October

There were 196 brush fires reported in the state this October, more than 10 times as many as the monthly average.
Weather 5 hours ago

Saturday cooldown after warm end to the work week

High pressure builds in today, bringing with it clear skies and highs in the 50s.
Medford 11 hours ago

Gunman sought after opening fire outside Medford pizza shop near Tufts University

Investigators are searching for a man who fired a gun early Friday morning outside a pizza shop in Medford, Massachusetts. Surveillance video captured the terrifying incident playing out around 1 a.m....
Decision 2024 11 hours ago

Bill Clinton campaigns in NH for Kamala Harris

New Hampshire gave a rousing reception to the “comeback kid” Friday. Former President Bill Clinton reminisced about campaigns gone by in the Granite State while pivoting to the current 202...

Boston Celtics 3 hours ago

Jaylen Brown, C's players react to Grant Williams' hard foul on Tatum

Grant Williams’ hard foul on Jayson Tatum during Friday’s game didn’t sit well with his former Celtics teammates.
Health care 14 hours ago

Insurance scam red flags to watch out for during open enrollment

Open enrollment season is here. It’s a time to review, renew or change your health insurance plans for the coming year. But explore with caution. Scammers are out there, hoping to trick you into giving up your personal information. “There are scam artists targeting people, unfortunately,” said Paula Fleming with the Better Business Bureau. E...
Needham 16 hours ago

Needham police say missing 11-year-old has been found safe

Police in Needham, Massachusetts, say an 11-year-old who was reported missing Friday has been located and is safe. Authorities initially said the child had last been seen near High Rock Middle School, then updated that they had been seen getting off a school bus. The Needham Police Department announced shortly after 7:45 p.m. that the child had bee...
Celebrity News 17 hours ago

Zendaya at Tatte? ‘Insane!' Star-studded movie shoot causing a stir in Boston

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson have been spotted in Boston and other Massachusetts towns lately, reportedly filming an A24 film called “The Drama.”
Norwood 13 hours ago

Norwood pedestrian crash leaves 80-year-old woman dead

A woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle Friday in Norwood, Massachusetts. Norwood police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said the crash happened around 5:30 p.m.at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Garfield Avenue. The victim, an 80-year-old Norwood woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. The...
Decision 2024 17 hours ago

31% of registered voters in Mass. have voted by end of early, in-person voting

There were long lines Friday at City Hall in Boston, with people voting for a number of reasons, including the convenience — they’ll be out of town or at work when the polls open Tuesday. “It’s my first time voting. I just became a citizen so I’m like, let me get it done before Tuesday, even though I’d be...
Phil Perry 14 hours ago

Patriots vs. Titans preview: Pats WRs desperately need a bounce-back

The Patriots will need more from their wide receivers Sunday vs. the Titans. Phil Perry highlights the key matchups for the Week 9 showdown in Nashville.
Boston Celtics 3 hours ago

Celtics-Hornets recap: C's bounce back; Williams draws ire of ex-teammates

The Celtics took down the Hornets in a chippy game that included a bizarre hard foul on Jayson Tatum by ex-teammate Grant Williams.
Cambridge 16 hours ago

Historic Harvard Square news kiosk set to reopen

A historic Harvard Square kiosk is set to reopen early next year. Its local impact has spanned decades as it served as a popular newsstand in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Organizers have a modern vision for the local landmark, which is nearly 100 years old. “The kiosk was constructed in 1927 by the Boston Elevated Railway. It was originally an entranc...
Watertown 20 hours ago

Two charged in attack at Watertown bus stop

Police have arrested an 18-year-old accused in a stabbing in Watertown, Massachusetts, the second person charged in the October 22 attack. Omari Cassell, 18, of Newton, turned himself in to police on assault and battery charges Friday. He, along with 19-year-old Michael McGhee of Boston, are accused of being among a group of three people involved i...
Decision 2024 20 hours ago

What to expect in Mass., NH and across New England on Election Day

In addition to the presidential race, there are numerous local races that will be decided on Election Day by voters in all six New England states. In New Hampshire and Vermont there are governors’ races on the ballot, and numerous U.S. Senate and House races and ballot measures are also being decided. Here’s a state-by-state look at wha...
Wildfires 12 hours ago

Mass. had more than 10 times as many brush fires than usual this October

There were 196 brush fires reported in the state this October, more than 10 times as many as the monthly average, which is 15, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
New Hampshire 22 hours ago

Popular Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery teases second NH location

The Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery, a popular restaurant known for attracting long lines, teased a second New Hampshire location in a social media post Friday. The restaurant, located on Route 27 in Raymond, New Hampshire, said on Facebook that it is eyeing a spot in Derry for a new location. “YES folks, there’s a beautiful chunk of land ...

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