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Video shows dog fending off pack of coyotes outside Massachusetts home
COHASSET – A dog named Tuukka made a great save outside a Massachusetts home as he was captured on video fending off a pack of coyotes.It happened around 8:15 p.m. Friday night in Cohasset.Patrick Coyle said he let his dog Tuukka into the yard and was watching hockey when he heard a commotion.When Coyle arrived at the door, he saw Tuukka in a showdown with three coyotes. Coyle opened the door and yelled for the coyotes to leave, but said they seemed unafraid.Coyle's home security camera captured Tuukka barking at the coyotes and eventually scaring them off."He did a great...
Massachusetts woman arrested for allegedly blowing stop sign, seriously injuring bicyclist
“Hingham, MA – A driver was arrested Saturday morning for operating under the influence of alcohol after hitting a bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:38am Officers responded to the intersection of Otis St., Downer Ave. and Daley Rd. for...
Newton Historical Commission Approves Demolitions for Homes
Newton Historical Commission met to review total and partial demolition submissions from several residents on Thursday night. The process of allowing the demolition of a house in the City of Newton requires that the house be deemed not perfectly preserved by the Historical Commission. “So the perfectly preserved standard is...
Boston's Weather Seesaw: Mix of Sunshine and Showers in Spring Week's Forecast
Bostonians gearing up for an unpredictable weather rollercoaster this coming week can expect a mix of sun, clouds, and rain. According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly cloudy with highs inching towards a comfortable 68 degrees and winds blowing from the southwest at speeds between 9 to 11 mph.
Mass. driver involved in four-car fatal crash in Maine, authorities say
A Massachusetts man was involved in a four-car fatal crash in Maine Friday morning that resulted in the death of a Maine woman, according to the Maine Department of Public Safety. Maine State Police responded to the crash on the Maine Turnpike in Wells around 8:40 a.m., the department said...
Breaking down Boston's great weekend weather
The weekend looks great – with a couple of minor strings attached. For one, the sea breeze is still around Saturday afternoon, cooling the coast and keeping us in the 50s. Second, there are a couple of showers that sweep through first thing Sunday morning. Although they’re minor – and likely not worth scrapping that tee time – they will put a grayish touch on the start of the day.
Boston man sentenced for murder-for-hire plot against ex-wife, her boyfriend
BOSTON - A Boston man has been sentenced to eight years in prison for trying to hire a contract killer to murder his ex-wife and her boyfriend. Mohammed Chowdhury, 47, offered to pay a total of $8,000 to someone he thought was a contract killer, but who was actually an undercover federal agent, to have his estranged wife and her new boyfriend killed, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.
Former Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant Sentenced to 5 Years for Overtime Fraud Scheme
A former Massachusetts State Police lieutenant was cuffed with a five-year prison sentence for his role in a fraudulent overtime scheme and other financial wrongdoings. Daniel J. Griffin, 60, of Belmont, felt the weight of the law on his shoulders as U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman handed down the sentence on Thursday, also imposing three years of supervised release, as per the Justice Department's announcement.
Morning showers before a pleasant Sunday in New England
Sunday will be pleasant despite a few morning showers. Expect more clouds than Saturday and a chance for some spotty showers in the evening, but the bulk of the day will remain dry. Both Sunday and Monday will see temperatures in the upper 60s with clearer skies on Monday. On...
Reading Police Seek Suspect After Child Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident on Bicycle
A hit-and-run incident in Reading, Massachusetts has left a 10-year-old child recovering from injuries after being struck by a vehicle, NBC Boston reports. The collision occurred around 7:19 p.m. on Friday at the well-traveled crossway of Washington Street and High Street, police told the news outlet. The young victim, who...
Pleasant but cloudy Saturday afternoon before some overnight rain
Low pressure over the Great Lakes will track into southern Canada, ahead of it, we’ll see increasing high, thin clouds as a warm front approaches New England from the west. A decent afternoon is setting up, as a matter of fact, the entire weekend is looking pretty good except for overnight tonight into early Sunday morning, that’s when we’re expecting a round of rain showers for portions of the area.
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