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Juveniles charged with attacking 68-year-old on MBTA bus
The four juveniles were arrested on Tuesday after allegedly attempting to rob the victim of his cell phone. Four juveniles were arrested on Tuesday, May 14 after attacking a 68-year-old man, according to the MBTA Transit Police. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on a Washington Street/Herald Street bus. The...
Salem police investigate armed robbery in Cinemark parking lot
SALEM — On the evening of May 15, an armed robbery in the Cinemark parking lot off Mall Road resulted in three juveniles being robbed at gunpoint and the subsequent assault of two of them. At approximately 8:30 p.m., Salem police patrol units responded to the scene following reports...
Shops dedicated to handmade baskets and antique fireplaces found in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — GrayMist in Cambridge is a refined gift shop that concentrates on Japanese imports. But GrayMist is perhaps best known for its basketmaking classes. Owner, Etsuko Yashiro, is a champion of preserving the intricate craft behind Nantucket Lightship Baskets. Though none are for sale, she will rent her museum-quality baskets to wedding parties.
Police investigate rollover crash in Mattapan
A vehicle rolled over Tuesday evening in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood. The crash happened on Hiawatha Road. A man who lives nearby told NBC10 Boston he ran out after hearing it. "I was in the house watching the game tonight, and I just heard something going crazy down the street," Al...
Who was Toussaint L’Ouverture, the namesake behind Boston's new Haitian cultural center?
The Old State House in downtown Boston is a monument to revolution, hidden in plain sight. Commuters, tourists and street vendors hustle past the 18th century former Massachusetts capitol, site of the Boston Massacre and Boston's first reading of the Declaration of Independence. Sitting just across the street from it...
A Mass. mother's quest for justice leads her from tragedy to advocacy
BOSTON — A mother we spoke with knows all too well that the Boston Police Department's arrest rate for homicides is low, as she is still seeking justice for her son who was murdered sixteen years ago in Dorchester. In Natasha Carrington's quest for justice for her only child,...
Massachusetts summer outlook: What seasonal forecasters expect in greater Boston
BOSTON — Weather across Massachusetts and New England always feels like riding a roller-coaster, but some patterns and trends define what type of conditions will be typical for the season to come. Harvey Leonard, chief meteorologist emeritus, received insight from three forecasting experts to get a picture of what...
Cool temperatures, scattered rain linger through end of workweek
Our water hose has turned back on across southern New England Thursday as an offshore storm sits southeast. At least our pollen levels have fallen Thursday! We are back to an east, northeast breeze and this will keep our temperatures in the 50s to 60s along eastern New England all day. And keep the umbrella handy, scattered rain remains through the evening.
Bear rehomed from Worcester spotted in eastern Massachusetts
WORCESTER, Mass. — A bear who spent some time in Worcester now appears to be on the move across the state. In late April, state and local police rescued a bear from McKeon Road. The bear was sedated and released at a more accommodating location. During the process, MassWildlife...
Conrad’s restaurant to fill empty Bertucci’s spot
The long fallow space at 1257 Highland Ave. that formerly housed Bertucci’s may soon be abuzz with new activity. Bobby Conrad of Conrad’s restaurants signed a lease for the space and hopes to open his fourth casual dining spot across from the high school sometime in the fall.
Police Blotter: Shoplifting, car break-in, stolen bikes and lots of check fraud
The following are incidents selected from the Lexington Police Department logs in the week leading up to May 13, 2024. LexObserver does not independently verify this information. Arrests. Wednesday, May 8 at 10:10 p.m., a Bedford St. resident called to report a man at his front door who would not...
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