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New England City Ranks #5 in the US for Most Expensive Cities to Buy a Home
Let’s talk about that New England city. You know, the one with the rich history, iconic sports teams, best events, and a wicked cool vibe. But there's something else about this city that's making headlines: it's outrageously expensive to own a piece of it. According to realtor.com, it turns...
‘A closure that I can't believe': WWII veteran's medals returned to family
The discovery of a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star sent one man on a mission in a saga that takes us from a framing shop in Ashland, Massachusetts, to a cemetery in Saxtons River, Vermont. Arthur M. Butler was a World War II veteran who lived to be 101....
Sale closed in South Boston: $2.6 million for a triplex
A 4,404-square-foot three-unit house built in 1905 has changed hands. The spacious historic property located at 881 East Fourth Street in South Boston was sold on May 7, 2024. The $2,600,000 purchase price works out to $590 per square foot. This three-story triplex comprises a total of nine bedrooms and three baths. The home's external appearance showcases a flat roof design. Inside, there is one fireplace. Additionally, the house features a four-car garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage needs. The property sits on a 4,062-square-foot lot.
Boston Police Department remembers Officer Donald Brown 50 years after his death
The Boston Police Department is remembering the public service of Officer Donald Brown, who was killed during a robbery in Roslindale 50 years ago to the day on Friday. Brown, 64, was shot and killed at the American Legion Shopping Center on May 24, 1974, Boston police said in a press release. He was escorting a local store manager to a bank when the pair was confronted by four suspects. The officer was shot while attempting to fire his service weapon.
Boston Police Turn Good Samaritans, Repair and Return Stolen Bike to Elated Hyde Park Child
Hyde Park detectives and Boston police officers turned heroes for a local child after they went the extra mile to not only recover but also to fully repair a stolen bicycle, the Boston Police Department reported. The two-wheeler, snatched on May 18, 2024, was found by the officers assigned to District E-18 in Hyde Park with some damage. However, the cops didn't simply close the case there. They took the initiative to get the bike fixed up before handing it back to its young owner. Boston Police Department shared that story as a testament to the force's community spirit.
Photos: The Killers perform at Boston Calling
Rock band The Killers closed the third and final day of Boston Calling, which was the only day of the festival that sold out of General Admission tickets. Formed in 2001 by lead singer Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning, The Killers took the Green Stage around 9:15 p.m. Sunday, May 26.
Holliston to hold Strawberry Festival on June 23
You are invited to stop by the Holliston Historical Society at 547 Washington Street on Sunday, June 23, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy home-made strawberry shortcakes, music by ‘Always in Season,’ and lawn games for the young and the young-at-heart. This event is one of the many events this year that celebrates the Town’s 300th Anniversary.
Massachusetts commemorates Memorial Day
More than 37,000 American flags are on display at the Boston Common in observance of Memorial Day -- each representing a Massachusetts service member who died in the line of duty. It's a tradition that began in 2010. This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in...
Newton Police Superintendent George McMains named Acting Chief
On May 27, Mayor Ruthanne Fuller announced that Newton Police Superintendent George McMains has been named Acting Chief of Police. He joined the Newton Police Department in 1997. The Mayor explained that Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr. is on a leave of absence for personal reasons. Chief Carmichael was...
Warm weather expected today, then a cooling trend and possible rain
Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Information is per the National Weather Service station at Hanscom Field Airport in nearby Lexington. High daytime temperatures in the...
See all homes sold in Middlesex County, May 19 to May 25
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from May 19 to May 25. There were 8 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,218-square-foot home on Forest Park Road in Woburn that sold for $650,000.
US Navy marks Memorial Day with 21-gun salute from USS Constitution
Hundreds of visitors, many of them tourists from other countries, gathered for a commemoration for Memorial Day aboard the USS Constitution in Charlestown Monday. The Navy marked the day with a 21-gun salute, and remarks. Servicemembers honored the 275-plus people who died while serving on the warship, the vast majority...
Suspect identified after 6 people are stabbed in Braintree and Plymouth
BRAINTREE - A person is facing charges after police said they attacked four girls at a movie theater in Braintree before stabbing two people at a McDonald's at a rest stop in Plymouth.Four girls attacked at movie theaterPolice said at around 6 p.m., 26-year-old Jared Ravizza entered a theater at the AMC Braintree 10 without paying and stabbed the four young girls. The mother of three of the girls said they were between 9 and 17 years old and were the only people in the theater to see the movie "IF.""They had just sat down, they had just got their...
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