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As temperatures fall, concerns about homelessness rise
In the rising light of a chilly morning, a young man huddles on the porch stretching along the library’s façade. He’s surrounded by his belongings, including a sleeping bag. Nearby, another man sits inside a rust-flecked truck, its back windows blocked by what looks like clothing and trash.
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Easton man, 34, faces stage 4 colon cancer as community rallies
At 34, John Veale is dealing with a diagnosis most people his age probably aren't expecting to hear: stage 4 colon cancer. The Easton resident's experience is part of a much bigger conversation about why colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults . And this weekend, his community is doing something about it. On Sunday, Nov. 15, more then 70 people are expected to gather at Oaks Ames Memorial Hall in Easton for a fundraiser benefiting the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Organized by Alex Racicot of Mind Your Pilates , the event will bring together local businesses for a morning of sculpt classes, shopping and other activities , with proceeds from class tickets supporting cancer research on Veale's behalf. It's not the first fundraising effort connected to Veale. A previous event in Boston raised $120,000 for the center, according to Racicot. John's experience with colon cancer Veale was 33 when a colonoscopy in June 2025 revealed a tumor. He had been experiencing rectal bleeding for months but dismissed it as hemorrhoids. Further testing showed the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes, liver and lungs. "Receiving the news knocked just about everything out of me," Veale
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Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner
Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.
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Norwell's Cranberry Crossing Sells $2.3M Homes on a Working Bog's Doorstep
A 40-acre spread of land in Norwell that once grew cranberries is now being developed for a very different crop: a subdivision planned for 26 custom-built houses starting at $2.295 million. Two homes at Cranberry Crossing are already finished, two more are expected to wrap up by the end of the year, one has sold, and another is under agreement, with construction continuing on land that still sits beside an active cranberry farm.
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Connecticut Inmate Gets 3 More Years For Threatening Boston Court Clerk By Mail
John J. Moakley U.S. Courthouse — Site Of Clerk's Workplace And Sentencing. A federal judge in Boston sentenced Devin James Melycher to three years in prison on Nov. 3 for mailing threatening letters to a clerk at the city’s federal courthouse. The court also imposed three years of supervised release after prison. Melycher, who grew up in Connecticut, is already serving a 12-year federal sentence, according to The Boston Globe.
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As coyote families move into Dot and Mattapan, students, researchers track their maneuverings
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Photo: A coyote ran through a parking lot area near the Neponset River in Lower Mills earlier this year, one of the increasingly common sightings of the animals in the Lower Mills and Cedar Grove areas. Courtesy photo.
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Brockton native wins top award for senior care
Brockton native Katia Resende received the Resident Quality of Life Award at Senior Living Residences’ Star Awards ceremony. Resende, wellness coordinator at Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner assisted living, was selected for the recognition from among more than 2,000 Senior Living Residences associates, according to a community announcement. The award recognizes Resende’s dedication to making a difference in residents’ lives, according to the announcement. Resident quality of life is a top priority for Senior Living Residences and Brookmeadow at Cobb Corner. Resende is known at the community for helping residents feel included, whether they are sitting in the dining room or moving into a new apartment, according to the announcement. She also helps introduce residents to one another, fostering friendships among neighbors. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton native wins top award for senior care
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The History of the North River Shipyards
To anyone driving over the bridge at Route 53 or paddling the quiet salt marshes between Pembroke, Hanover, and Marshfield today, the North River appears as a tranquil haven of blue herons, winding reeds, and leisurely weekend boaters. Locals know it as an ecological sanctuary anchoring Massachusetts’ scenic South Shore.
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Stonehill's Metro Conference Move Has Siena's Advisor Asking: ‘Is This a Net Plus?'
Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Metro Conference is officially blowing up its roster, hitting a record 14 schools with the addition of Stonehill College, effective July 1, 2027. This move, announced Friday, marks another […]
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Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication
Stonehill College rededicated Timothy J. Coughlin ’80 Memorial Field at W.B. Mason Stadium on Oct. 31 before its football team faced Mercyhurst University. The ceremony honored Coughlin’s legacy as a Stonehill football student-athlete and alumnus, according to a community announcement. Coughlin died at age 42 in the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Family, friends, classmates, former teammates and other members of the campus community gathered for the rededication and reflected on Coughlin’s determination, integrity and heart, according to the announcement. The ceremony also recalled his call to always “Play Hard.” 3 other Stonehill community members also honored The observance, marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, also honored three other members of the Stonehill community who died that day: James E. Hayden ’76, Timothy E. Reilly ’82 and Rev. Francis E. Grogan, C.S.C. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Stonehill College honors 9/11 victim with field rededication