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Rare "Reverse Skunk" Spotted in Massachusetts Backyard
When you think of a striped skunk, the image that immediately comes to mind is a solid black coat split by a stark white stripe. But nature occasionally loves to throw a curveball. Recently, one Essex County resident has been sharing her yard with a much more unusual visitor: a stunning, mostly white skunk with a dark stripe down its back.
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Defendant in Salem gift card scam to go to trial next month
SALEM — A man who operated a local warehouse was allegedly involved in a multi-million dollar gift card scam and is set to go to trial in federal court on Dec. 8. Prosecutors allege that Jinbin Ren of Lynnfield was part of a conspiracy to use fraudulently obtained gift cards to buy Apple products that were then sold to international buyers. During the investigation, police found 7,000 Apple products worth a combined $8 million in a warehouse in Salem, N.H., according to filings in U.S. District Court in Concord, New Hampshire.
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This Massachusetts Diner Has Been Serving Breakfast Since Before Most Of Us Were Born
Breakfast here comes out of a dining car built in 1928. It’s believed to be the last operating diner made by the J. That alone made me sit up. One family has run it since 1938. Think about that for a second. Pancakes and home fries have been flipped...
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Bill Ash's Lounge Pours Its Last Round As Revere Beach Dive Bar Shuts For Good
76–82 Revere Beach Blvd. — Reported Site of Proposed 80-Unit Condos. Bill Ash's Lounge, the cash-only dive bar that's anchored Revere Beach Boulevard for decades, has closed its doors for good. The bar held a Halloween Final Farewell Party at the longtime, popular spot, and musician Michael Firicano confirmed what regulars feared: the lights are out permanently.
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ARREST LOG: Wilmington Police Make 2 Arrests & Issue 3 Summonses [November 3-November 9, 2026]
WILMINGTON, MA — According to the Wilmington Police Log, Wilmington Police issued the following arrests and summonses between November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026. R. Gorski (35, Tewksbury) was served a summons for Failure To Stop For Police; Operating A Motor Vehicle With A Suspended License (Subsequent Offense); and Using An Electronic Device While Operating A Motor Vehicle (1st Offense). (7:16am)
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Papa Gino's Parent Agrees to Craveworthy Acquisition
Papa Gino's, the pizza chain founded in East Boston in 1961, is poised to get new owners. Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Dedham-based parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, with the deal expected to close by the end of the year.
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MA Mother Questions Emergency Response at Son’s Football Game
SAUGUS — On Sept. 25, Saugus Middle High School junior and starting quarterback Eli Fialho suffered a life-threatening injury; now, his mother, Christina Stanley, is questioning how the situation was handled. Eli was injured during a game, and according to his mother, medical personnel did not assess him immediately,...