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Andover 11 mins ago

Armed carjacking, road rage incidents under investigation in Andover

A person may have fired a gun during a road rage incident in Andover, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, then stolen an SUV at gunpoint, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was in custody...

Decision 2024 28 mins ago

Mass. Dems reflect on DC power shift: ‘figure out how to appeal to the majority'
Worcester 57 mins ago

19th-century book due back to Worcester Public Library in 1973 is returned

Massachusetts 1 hour ago

Mass. legislators strike $4B funding agreement, including Everett soccer stadium

Under a nearly $4 billion economic development bill filed Tuesday, Massachusetts would clear the way to develop a soccer stadium in Everett.
Worcester 56 mins ago

18 years after losing necklace in Maine, Worcester man is reunited with it

A man from Worcester, Massachusetts, has been reunited with a cherished necklace that vanished 18 years ago in Maine, thanks to a stranger’s commitment to finding its rightful owner. Han Tu rece...
Sandwich 3 hours ago

Woman found dead in burning vehicle in Cape Cod woods is IDed

Authorities have identified the woman whose remains were found in a burning vehicle in the woods in Cape Cod on Monday, but haven’t shared what is believed to have led to her death.
Boston Celtics 2 mins ago

Live updates: Celtics open NBA Cup vs. Hawks at TD Garden

The Celtics open their 2024 NBA Cup run with a Tuesday night showdown vs. the Hawks at TD Garden. Follow our live blog for updates throughout the game.

New Hampshire 4 hours ago

Authorities name man shot and killed by police in NH bed and breakfast standoff

Investigators have identified a man who was shot and killed by police last week after an hourslong standoff at a New Hampshire bed and breakfast. The police shooting happened early Thursday morning at the Federal House Inn on Route 25 in Plymouth. The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office said police responded to the area following a distur...
Massachusetts 53 mins ago

Can AI help solve Boston's traffic problems?

As the joke goes, sometimes it can take an hour or more to get from one point in Boston to another. But the city is hoping emerging technologies like artificial intelligence can help speed things along. A study that came out this past summer found Boston had the fourth worst traffic in the U.S. and the eighth worst in...
Portland 4 hours ago

Here's which New England city was named most livable metro in the U.S.

Portland, Maine was ranked as the most livable metro area in the U.S. A new analysis done by RentCafe.com named Portland as the most livable metro area, beating out Boston, for hitting a perfect balance between good living and location. The city’s claim to fame, according to the study, are its opportunities for higher education and diversity ...
Nick Goss 4 hours ago

Bruins need Pastrnak to end goal drought for team's offense to rebound

David Pastrnak is in a goal scoring slump, and until he breaks out of that, the Bruins offense as a whole is in trouble.
Lawrence 2 hours ago

1 captured, 1 at large after police chase through Haverhill into Lawrence

One person is in custody and a second remains at large after a police chase through two Massachusetts cities Tuesday, the suspects at one point speeding the wrong way down the highway as they attempted to escape police, officials said. Lawrence police said the situation started at a Friendly’s in Haverhill, but did not specify what first set ...
Boston Red Sox 5 hours ago

Red Sox offseason tracker: Rumors, signings, trades, and more

Stay up to date on every Red Sox rumor and move with our tracker throughout the 2024-25 MLB offseason.
Boston Celtics 4 hours ago

2024 NBA Cup: Celtics' schedule, updated Group C standings and more

Here’s everything you need to know about the Celtics in the 2024 NBA Cup, including their Group Stage schedule and updated Group C standings.
New Hampshire 7 hours ago

Judge moves to slash $38 million verdict in NH youth center abuse case to $475,000

The judge who oversaw a landmark civil trial over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center has issued a preliminary order slashing the $38 million verdict against the state to $475,000. Rockingham County Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman previously said reducing the amount awarded to plaintiff David Meehan by nearly 99% would be an “uncon...
Wildfires 4 hours ago

Amid brush Mass. fire danger, no major relief in the forecast

It’s another dry, windy day here in Greater Boston, and there’s no rain relief, at least for right now. There’s a little hope for some rain later this week. But for Tuesday, a Red Flag Warning continues for southern New England, including Massachusetts, until 9 p.m. Winds could gust to 35-40 mph at times from the northwest. Brush fires could.....
Boston Red Sox 8 hours ago

Report: Free agent Juan Soto at top of Red Sox's ‘want list'

Yankees star Juan Soto is the most coveted player in MLB free agency, and the Red Sox reportedly will meet with him this week.
Vermont 9 hours ago

Police cruiser strikes and kills bicyclist in Vermont

A bicyclist pulling a trailer in Vermont died after he was struck by a police cruiser, state police said. The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 7 in South Burlington. The officer, a sergeant with the Shelburne Police Department, was heading south and struck the southbound bicyclist. It was raining and dark, and the road was.....
Patriots Talk Podcast 8 hours ago

Why Drake Maye's demeanor reminds Brian Hoyer of Tom Brady

Brian Hoyer joined the Patriots Talk Podcast to discuss rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s emergence as a leader and much more.
Chris Forsberg 4 hours ago

Three reasons why Celtics should be motivated for NBA Cup games

The Celtics’ end goal is Banner 19, but there are several reasons why they should get up for the 2024 NBA Cup after falling short last year, writes Chris Forsberg.

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