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The Coconut Mama

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Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations

Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a…

Needham, MA · 1d

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Waltham man arrested after Belmont resident catches him rummaging through garage

BELMONT – On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 12:11 a.m., Belmont Police Officer David Pimentel was dispatched to 16 Walnut Street following a report of a breaking and entering in progress. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer David...

Belmont, MA · 1d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts city plans to end weekly trash pickup in 2027, charge for overflow

Buildings with five or more units must arrange private collection rather than use the municipal system.

Medford, MA · 20h

The Cool Down

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Historic Massachusetts bank becomes flashpoint in push to build 72 affordable apartments

Councilors established the trust to give it latitude in advancing affordable housing.

Newton, MA · 1d

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Florida State Kicker Stuns Boston College With Wild Fake Field Goal TD

The Florida State Seminoles pulled off one of the boldest plays of Saturday’s college football action against Boston College. With less than a minute remaining in the first half on Nov. 7, Florida State faced fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line. A short field goal appeared likely. Instead, kicker Gabe...

Tallahassee, FL · 6h

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Police respond to stabbing in Central Square

Police responded quickly to a stabbing of a man Friday in Cambridge’s Central Square, appearing to make an arrest only moments after reports of the emergency came in on the scanner. The stabbing took place at Massachusetts Avenue and Pearl Street shortly before 3:50 p.m., according to scanner reports....

Cambridge, MA · 1d

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12 Old-School Massachusetts Meat Markets Where Quality And Tradition Still Come First

Julia Child’s initials are pressed into a sidewalk outside a butcher shop, right next to the words Bon Appétit. I love that a TV cooking legend left her mark at a meat counter instead of a fancy restaurant. That detail sent me looking for more old-school butchers in...

Boston, MA · 16h

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Abington, Whitman, Rockland, Holbrook, Hanover, Brockton, Hanson, Randolph, Weymouth respond after lightning strike causes home to be engulfed in flames

Several Massachusetts fire departments combined to extinguish a residential blaze caused by a lightning strike on Friday. According to Fire Chief Jack Glynn, at just before 5:30 a.m. the entire on-duty crew responded to the scene of a cardiac arrest in a remote part of Abington. Simultaneously, a heavy thunderstorm pushed through the area, causing various fire alarm activations townwide. At the same time, the dispatch center received a report of a possible lightning strike with a building fire at 395 Randolph Street.

Abington, MA · 20h

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11 Best Italian Restaurants In Somerville, Massachusetts That Locals Absolutely Love And Keep Coming Back To

One pizzeria in this city sells a sub that runs three feet long. I read that twice to make sure I had it right. That counter has been feeding the neighborhood since the 1950s. Another kitchen nearby has served Sicilian cooking since 1969, and it opens at 7 in the morning.

Somerville, MA · 1d

thisweekinworcester.com

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Marlborough man charged after officer hurt in Southborough arrest

Southborough police arrested a Marlborough man Thursday, Nov. 5, after he pushed an officer to the ground and ran from a Turnpike Road parking lot, according to Police Chief Ryan M. Newell. A second officer hurt his arm in the pursuit. Anyelo Gonzalez Escarate, 25, faces the following charges:. assault...

Southborough, MA · 4h

The Cool Down

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10-million-gallon tank plan could close nearly half of a Massachusetts park for up to 8 years

"Are we really going to have our little children scurrying to the swimming pool between dump trucks?"

Cambridge, MA · 2d

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Thanksgiving Pies Sell Out Fast, So Order From These 7 Massachusetts Bakeries Early

Every November, the same thing happens across Massachusetts. Families plan the turkey weeks ahead, then realize two days before the holiday that nobody ordered dessert. By then, the best bakeries are often booked solid, and walk-in shelves can be empty by midmorning. This list covers seven pie shops and bakeries, from Somerville to Cape Cod to the Pioneer Valley, that take Thanksgiving baking seriously.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Cambridge's $7.9M Linear Park Fix Drags On, Now Stretches Into 2027

Linear Park, the paved artery that carries walkers, joggers and cyclists between Davis Square and Alewife, has been closed since October 2025 for a renovation that was supposed to wrap up by the end of this year. Instead, Cambridge officials now say the project is on track to reopen the park to the public by the end of December 2026, but construction activities are expected to continue into 2027.

Cambridge, MA · 1d

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Wanted suspect IDed in hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians in Norwood

Police are asking for help finding a man suspected of driving into two pedestrians and fleeing the scene in Norwood, Massachusetts, last month. There's evidence that Maciel DeOliveira, of Norwood, may have fled — the 65-year-old couldn't be located when police went to take him into custody on charges of leaving the scene of personal injury and crosswalk violation in connection with the Oct. 24 crash, Norwood police said Saturday.

Norwood, MA · 5h

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Boston Harbor Fight Night 3 Weights From Everett, MA

The talk is done and the weights are in at Encore, where CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions present Boston Harbor Fight Night 3 tomorrow night — an action-packed 8-bout card featuring a jr. middleweight showdown between unbeaten Londonberry, NH prospect Jaydell Pazmino (10-0, 8 KOs) and England’s Graham Tirrell (10-3, 2 KOs).

Everett, MA · 13h

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Charlestown, we need your support Help bring a new affordable neighborhood grocery store, one acre of public green space, and 132 new homes to Charlestown

A new neighborhood grocery store, a full acre of publicly accessible green space, and 132 new homes are planned for Hood Park. The project has reached an important milestone, but additional approvals are still needed to move these community improvements forward. On October 6, the Boston Civic Design Commission approved...

Boston, MA · 1d

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Crews assist cars stuck in floodwaters in Chelsea and Cambridge

BOSTON (WHDH) - Multiple roads across the region have been closed off due to flooding on Friday night. Willow Street in Chelsea is closed off and first responders were in the area, helping assist cars out of the floodwaters. Part of Memorial Drive is closed in Cambridge due to flooding...

Chelsea, MA · 23h

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Walpole firefighters mourning loss of active-duty firefighter

Walpole Firefighters Local 2464 is mourning the loss of active-duty firefighter and paramedic Elizabeth Hunt.

Walpole, MA · 9h

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5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Sunday, November 8, 2026

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Sunday, November 8, 2026:. Meet sports celebrities at Greater Boston Sports Collectors Club’s 2026 Annual Sports Card & Memorabilia Show, held on Friday, November 6, 2026 (noon to 7pm), Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9am to 5pm), and Sunday, November 8, 2026 (9am to 3pm) at the Shriners Auditorium (99 Fordham Road) in Wilmington. Learn more HERE.

Wilmington, MA · 12h

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2026 Veterans Day activities in Wellesley

Veterans Day is observed annually, and always on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The US Department of Veterans Affairs’ website notes that the day “is a time to honor America’s military veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Wellesley, MA · 1d