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Suspect arrested in East Boston homicide
EAST BOSTON, MA — A suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in August. Hamilton Mejia-Lainez, 24, of East Boston, was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday with assistance from the Boston Police Fugitive Unit. Mejia-Lainez is expected to be...
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Hateful message targeting Dominicans and Puerto Ricans found in Boston
A message found on a wall in Boston's Back Bay expresses hate toward Dominicans and Puerto Ricans. Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn shared video after finding the graffiti, condemning it and calling for its removal. The words "Boston hates Dominicans and Puerto Ricans" and "by white people" were written on...
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Just Across The River Is A Massachusetts City With Quaint Shops, Tasty Eats, And Quick Train Access Into Boston
Boston is home to one of the top five largest metro areas in the U.S. according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and that population sprawl extends into nearby communities that offer city amenities with a smaller town feel. Chelsea — which has a considerable immigrant population, mouthwatering food, and colorful storefronts — is one of those quaint cities. Part of what makes Chelsea so appealing is how easy it is to reach from Boston. In just a 10-minute train ride, visitors can immerse themselves in an entirely new city.
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Cigarette Request Turns Violent as Man Is Slashed at Downtown Crossing T Stop
A man was slashed in the face at the Downtown Crossing MBTA stop on Wednesday after a stranger asked him for a cigarette and he said no, according to police. The confrontation unfolded around 12:55 p.m. on the northbound Orange Line platform, escalating from a verbal argument into a knife attack that sent the victim to the hospital.
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The rat problem is out of control
I have lived on Beacon Hill for many years but the rat infestation is now worse than ever. We have rat holes in our building’s front garden that neither baited boxes nor carbon monoxide seem to mitigate the problem. The rats are under cars, climbing onto car tires to escape from dogs, eating garden plants and without any fear of humans. In the October 22 meeting, City Councilor Flynn called for a rat Czar to be hired and held accountable for our City’s rat issue – Boston being amongst the 10 most rat-infested cities in America. At the meeting, residents spoke vociferously about trash being put out the night before for the nocturnal rodents to feast upon. (Yes, “feast” was the word most often used). Why are white lightweight kitchen bags permitted rather than steel bags? Barrels would be best but buildings don’t have the storage capability. Of significance, is that the City contract with Capital Waste Services has a 6 am scheduled pick up when most residents are still asleep. Why not change the city contract pick up time to 8 am and give violations for any overnight trash? Can the City not exercise their muscle to revise the next contract accordingly? Residents had many questions and were upset with the City’s lack of progress.
Daily Free Press
Warren Towers residents fed up with faulty infrastructure
At the first sign of rough weather, Warren Towers residents and faculty prepare for an influx of collapsed ceiling tiles and leaks, including in the newly renovated dining hall. Multiple ceiling tiles are missing throughout nonresidential sections on the fourth floor of Warren in order to mitigate the leaks caused...
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Is Mowing Your Lawn in November a Waste of Time? We Asked Lawn Pros
Winter offers a nice little break from the responsibility of mowing your lawn. But can you extend this rest period throughout November?. We interviewed three lawn care experts to find out, and it turns out there is a reason it’s common to question whether it’s necessary to mow this time of year. It all depends on the state of your lawn each November, and here’s how to evaluate when mowing is recommended versus when it isn’t.
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Virginia Native Anthony Clark, Star Of 'Yes, Dear' And 'Boston Common,' Dies At 62
A Virginia native who went from growing up on a tobacco farm to making audiences laugh on network television has died, prompting a touching tribute from one of his longtime friends and former co-stars. Anthony Clark, a Lynchburg native best known for starring in the CBS sitcoms "Yes, Dear" and "Bost…
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9 Boston Restaurants Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in 2026
Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, Nov. 26 this year, and Boston’s best tables are filling up. Some restaurants run a buffet, others serve a set menu, and a few skip the regular menu entirely. These nine restaurants have posted their 2026 menus. Prices are the latest published figures, so confirm...
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Boston Mother, 76, Runs Into Son Danny Jackson’s Convicted Killer John Evans at Grocery Store After Judge Released Him From Life Without Parole Sentence
BOSTON — A 76-year-old Boston mother says she was horrified when she came face to face with the man convicted of killing her son at her neighborhood grocery store. John Evans was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 1995 shooting death of Lyle “Danny” Jackson. But in 2024, a judge stayed that sentence and released Evans to home confinement. The unexpected encounter happened at a Stop & Shop.
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Averted strike at Brigham and Women's highlights ongoing tension around traveling nurses
The Massachusetts Nurses Association announced late Wednesday night that it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Mass General Brigham that includes limitations around the use of temporary nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The agreement averted an indefinite strike that was set to begin early Thursday morning. While...
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Where did the old Citgo sign letters go?
One original 11-foot letter is hiding inside a Kenmore Square bar. As the iconic Citgo sign that welcomed fans to Fenway Park and marked the final stretch of the Boston Marathon came down this spring, one question lingered: What would happen to the original letters that had become part of Boston’s identity?
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Former Stoughton Deputy Chief details push to investigate Sandra Birchmore’s death
Before taking the top job in Kingston, Brian Holmes rose through the ranks of the Stoughton Police Department, eventually becoming deputy chief and leading the department's internal affairs investigation into former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell. "I was troubled by all of it, as a matter of fact, anybody that's...