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Mild temperatures and scattered showers in New England
An onshore flow out of the northeast will keep us unsettled this afternoon, right through tonight, and into the day Sunday. The best chance for showers will be along the coast during that time period, but a few may sneak inland, especially today and tonight. Showers will be scattered in...
Nationwide manhunt for Massachusetts rape suspect identified through DNA evidence
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Authorities are searching for Stephen Paul Gale, 71, who is accused of raping two women at gunpoint inside a retail store in Framingham two days after Christmas in 1989. He was identified as a suspect through the use of forensic genetic genealogy, and there is now a reward for his capture.
Fitchburg police seek help finding missing man last seen in Framingham
FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 33-year-old man, Jeffrey P. Hamblin, who was last seen on May 10 on Merchant Road in Framingham. Jeffrey is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short brown hair...
Two survive crash on Rt. 9 after vehicle loses control
WESTBOROUGH — Members of the Westborough Police Department’s evening shift responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 9 westbound earlier tonight, where a car lost control and veered off the road. The incident occurred when the vehicle, for reasons not yet fully determined, went off the roadway to...
Weekend kicks off with scattered showers on Saturday
The weekend looked ok, until it didn’t. We watched the forecast start to unravel yesterday as our pesky storm from Thursday kept a toehold on New England. It’s slipping just enough moisture into the region to stew up a few spotty, light, sprinkles or showers throughout the day today. Sunday is looking a little better, but there could still be a couple of early morning sprinkles – or mist.
Boston Braces for Weather Whiplash, From Drizzle to Sizzle, with 90s Possible by Wednesday
Boston's weather is shaping up to quickly swing from drizzly to sizzling as forecasters predict a shift from weekend showers to a potentially hot midweek. The National Weather Service reports a 40% chance of showers today with temperatures hovering near 57 degrees and northeast winds blowing at about 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. New precipitation could reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
New England’s Unsolved: New information in the murder of John and Geraldine Magee
It was a double murder that shocked the Merrimack Valley town of Andover. On the morning of December 14th, 2011, John and Geraldine Magee were found shot to death in the living room of their sprawling home on Orchard Crossing.
Woman Detained for Damaging Train Cars at North Quincy MBTA Station, Faces Charges
A woman went on a rampage at the North Quincy MBTA station last night, smashing train car windows with a metal object, according to transit authorities. The incident, which took place at around 8:30 PM, caused significant damage before the Transit Police apprehended her. Officers responded to the scene after...
Testimony begins in trial of Massachusetts teacher charged with rape of a student
HUDSON, Mass. — Testimony began Friday following opening statements in the trial of a former Hudson teacher charged with raping one of her students. Caitlin Harding is charged with aggravated child rape, rape of a child with force, and indecent assault and battery. The case dates back to 2010,...
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...
FedEx driver robbed in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — The Attleboro Police Department said that a FedEx driver was robbed of a package while making a delivery on Franklin Street Friday afternoon. Around 3:30 p.m. the driver was making a delivery when two masked men exited a nearby car and approached him. Police said...
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...
Missing nanny last seen by employers in Watertown, Massachusetts on May 10
WATERTOWN, Mass. — Police are asking the public for any information that could assist in the search for a missing nanny who was last seen by her employers one week ago in Watertown, Massachusetts. Bogalech Gedore, 34, was last seen by her employers on the evening of May 10,...
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