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Brockton Fire, Police, and EMS respond to wild, motor vehicle crash
“Earlier this morning Brockton Firefighters, Brewster Ambulance Service and Brockton Police Department responded to Montello Street in the area of Snell Place for this motor vehicle crash. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information comes in.”-Brockton Fire Department.
Jamaica Plain man charged in connection with breaking into over 20 vehicles
A Massachusetts man accused of over two dozen car break-ins and vandalism in January and March recently appeared in two Boston-area courtrooms to face charges, Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced Thursday. Justin Caterson, 32, of Jamaica Plain, was charged in West Roxbury BMC on March 28...
Understanding the Karen Read trial: Who killed John O'Keefe?
The high-profile murder charges against are finally set for trial, and the judge in the case is allowing Read's attorneys to raise the question they have been asking for over a year: Who killed Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe?. Prosecutors argue Read is responsible for her boyfriend's 2022 death outside...
Vultures believed to be seriously ill were, instead, ‘literally too drunk to fly’
The pair found on April 7 in Watertown, Connecticut, was quickly released back into the wild after spending a night recovering from “a wicked hangover,” A Place Called Home said in the post.
Rainy Weekend in Store for Boston, but Sunny Relief Expected Sunday
Bostonians looking to shake off the drab workweek will have to hold onto their umbrellas a little longer as a wet weekend looms. According to the National Weather Service, tonight's forecast calls for showers, mainly after 3am, with a cozy blanket of patchy fog rolling in post 5am. With an 80% chance of precipitation, it's a lock for rain boots and a reminder of April’s fickleness.
Police searching for suspects in armed robbery of 7-Elevens in Norwell, Quincy
The robbery occurred early Wednesday morning. Police are searching for suspects in the armed robberies of 7-Elevens in Norwell and Quincy early Wednesday morning. Norwell police said officers responded to the convenience store at 95 Washington St. for the report of a robbery around 4:18 a.m. Witnesses told police that three men entered the store, displayed two handguns, and demanded cash from the clerk. They then left the area in a black sedan on Washington Street toward Hingham.
These 10 dispensaries are the best in Mass., according to readers
Plus, a map of more than 100 reader-recommended adult-use dispensaries in the state. April 20 is right around the corner and in Massachusetts, where the recreational marijuana industry is stronger than ever, there’s no shortage of places to help you enjoy the high holiday. For the fourth year in...
Mass General Hospital Plans to Add 94 Inpatient Beds to Elevate Care and Alleviate ER Overload in Boston
Mass General Hospital is on its way to easing up the pressure in its overcrowded emergency rooms by adding 94 new inpatient beds, a move to address what officials have dubbed a "capacity crisis." In a recent announcement cited by CBS News Boston, the addition was confirmed through an amendment to the hospital's previously approved Determination of Need application. Hospital leaders have painted a dire picture, with some patients reportedly languishing in the ER for days due to a lack of beds.
Boston missing out on marijuana tourism, study finds
Boston has all sorts of cannabis dispensaries and delivery services now, but it's not yet a top weed destination.Why it matters: Boston is missing out on cannabis tourism revenue as travelers head to more affordable destinations, according to a new study by Upgraded Points.State of play: Boston ranked 35th in the study with roughly 10 cannabis-friendly stays per 100,000 people at an average nightly price of $281.44.Upgraded Points calculated the stays and nightly average prices on the number of cannabis-friendly rentals and hotels per 100,000 people in the city.Zoom out: Burlington, Vermont and Portland, Maine, topped the ranking, along with three Colorado cities — Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs.All those cities had more cannabis-friendly stays and more affordable stays than Boston, which the study based on the number of cannabis-friendly rentals and hotels per 100,000 people.Worcester (30) and Hartford, Connecticut (31) also ranked above Boston.💭 Steph's thought bubble: You know it's bad when we get beat by Worcester and Hartford.
Puppy with gunshot wound seeks forever home in Massachusetts
BREWSTER, Mass. — A Mississippi puppy who suffered a gunshot wound at his former home is ready to find a new home in Massachusetts. Biscuit, a 6-month-old Lab mix, was transported to the Animal Rescue League of Boston through the organization’s partnership with the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation Program.
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