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Swampscott still struggling with dead whale
Looky-loos are approaching and even touching a dead whale that washed up on the North Shore for the second time in three weeks. Swampscott officials said they will remove a dead whale that was already towed out to sea after first washing ashore in Marblehead three weeks ago. The deceased...
Humpback whale washed up on Massachusetts beach towed away to decay; returns 2 weeks later
Swampscott Town officials have been working with NOAA and EPA this week to develop a disposal plan. The disposal plan is to move the whale off the rocky narrow beach it is currently at, and move it to nearby land where it can be buried. This was determined as the best option due to the decomposition of the whale.
Two arrested in Foxborough on drug and fugitive charges
Two people in Foxborough are facing several charges after police conducted a search warrant on Thursday. Officials arrested 37-year-old Patrick Rockett, and 36-year-old Dacia Broccoli. Police said Rockett was charged with trafficking methamphetamine, possession of drugs and possession of ammunition without an FID card. He was arraigned in Wrentham District...
Drier, still cool for Sunday, 80s this week
For the rest of your Saturday night out, we’ll continue to deal with some spotty light showers. Temperatures will be in the 50s, with overnight lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. There may be a lingering shower early tomorrow morning on the Cape, but most will stay...
Shots fired in East Boston tear through teenager's bedroom wall
EAST BOSTON - It was a close call for a teenager in East Boston Thursday night as gunshots rang out in his neighborhood and a bullet went through his bedroom wall."Mom, there is a bullet hole in my wall""So my son's bedroom is on the other side of this wall, the bullet came through and went through this wall as well," said Christine Dioria. One of the bullets came barreling through her 16-year-old son Jason's bedroom. "I heard what sounded like firecrackers but it wasn't. My son came running out of his bedroom, 'Mom, there is a bullet hole in...
Boston Calling local acts: ToriTori to play new music during festival debut
Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers and The Killers will headline Boston Calling this year, but they are not the only notable acts taking the stage at the 3-day festival. The headliners will be joined by more than 50 artists, including more than 20 acts from the Northeast. To highlight these local...
Body of missing man found in New Hampshire after hikers discover gear
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — The body of a man from Massachusetts who was last seen in mid-April has been recovered after hikers in New Hampshire discovered gear that belonged to him, giving search crews the clues they needed to find his body. On April 28, officials with New Hampshire...
Are you over 50 and looking for a job? The Boston Red Sox may be able to help
When it comes to addressing shortages in the labor market, one group of workers often gets overlooked: People over the age of 50. The nonprofit Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham, Massachusetts runs a verification program to highlight workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among the 200 organizations around the world to have earned the honor: The Boston Red Sox.
MBTA Announces New Affordable Housing Projects In Five Communities
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — On Friday, the MBTA announced the completion of approximately 1,000 units of housing through collaborative agreements to provide affordable housing within proximity to public transit services. One of the recently completed housing projects includes the 18.98-acre site at Attleboro Station. At a ceremony on...
Manhole incident in Everett near Encore Boston Harbor, dozens without power
There was a manhole incident near the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts, that left dozens of nearby residents without power on Saturday evening. The Everett Fire Department responded and told NBC10 Boston that there were no injuries. National Grid was also on scene and confirms these were not explosions. Rather it was a failure of a secondary electrical line, which caused smoke.
Stoughton resident wins big through MA State Lottery promotion. Here's how much he won.
STOUGHTON — Lucky Stoughton resident Stephen Foley won $100,000 off a free lottery ticket he received as part of a recent Massachusetts State Lottery promotion, the Lottery announced on Thursday. The promotion, which ended on May 12, gave players who spent $4 or more on any draw or monitor...
Italian markets don't get much better than this longtime fave just north of Boston
Sub shops tend to do really well in good times and bad. They are typically quick and convenient, inexpensive and geared toward takeout and delivery — that last item being particularly important over the past few years, when the pandemic left to-go meals as about the only option out there for quite some time.
West Roxbury man accused of being gang member pleads guilty to wire fraud
A 25-year-old man who prosecutors say is part of a Boston-based gang pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud in federal court in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain money from the Paycheck Protection Program, a pandemic relief program. Donovan Scarlett, of West Roxbury, is set to...
Are you over 50 and looking for a job? The Boston Red Sox may be able to help
When it comes to addressing shortages in the labor market, one group of workers often gets overlooked: People over the age of 50. The nonprofit Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham, Massachusetts runs a verification program to highlight workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among the 200 organizations around the world to have earned the honor: The Boston Red Sox.
Manhole incident in Everett near Encore Boston Harbor, dozens without power
There was a manhole incident near the Encore Boston Harbor casino in Everett, Massachusetts, that left dozens of nearby residents without power on Saturday evening. The Everett Fire Department responded and told NBC10 Boston that there were no injuries. National Grid was also on scene and confirms these were not explosions. Rather it was a failure of a secondary electrical line, which caused smoke.
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