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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...
Italian markets don't get much better than this longtime fave just north of Boston
Sub shops tend to do really well in good times and bad. They are typically quick and convenient, inexpensive and geared toward takeout and delivery — that last item being particularly important over the past few years, when the pandemic left to-go meals as about the only option out there for quite some time.
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.
What do police do with their guns when they're not used anymore?
BOSTON - Guns that are used to protect the public are ending up on the other side of the law. Records from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms show that over 16 years, more than 52,000 guns once owned by law enforcement later showed up at crime scenes. That means roughly 3,000 times a year, a police gun was used in the commission of a crime, sometimes with deadly results. WBZ-TV's I-Team worked with CBS News in a partnership with non-profit newsrooms "The Trace" and "Reveal" on a special investigation into where old police weapons end up. Boston mom Ruth...
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...
Jurors hear opening statements, testimony begins in trial of former Hudson middle school teacher accused of raping student
WOBURN, MASS. (WHDH) - Jurors heard opening statements and testimony got underway Friday in the trial of a former Hudson middle school teacher accused of raping a student. Caitlin Harding was arraigned in 2021 on multiple charges including rape of a child. After jury selection in recent days, prosecutors said Harding’s actions were not just inappropriate, but criminal.
Mild temperatures and scattered showers in New England
An onshore flow out of the northeast will keep us unsettled Saturday afternoon, right through the night, 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 Saturday. Showers will be scattered in nature,...
Are you over 50 and looking for a job? The Boston Red Sox may be able to help
When it comes to addressing shortages in the labor market, one group of workers often gets overlooked: People over the age of 50. The nonprofit Age-Friendly Institute in Waltham, Massachusetts runs a verification program to highlight workplaces that are “Certified Age Friendly Employers.” Among the 200 organizations around the world to have earned the honor: The Boston Red Sox.
Twin sisters from Medford graduate at top of their class, plan to attend Harvard
MEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - Twin sisters graduating at the top of their class at Medford High School and attending Harvard University in the fall hope to inspire others to achieve their dreams. Eleanor Nkera is Medford High School’s salutatorian with a GPA of 4.45. Just edging her out for valedictorian...
Boston Calling local acts: ToriTori to play new music during festival debut
Ed Sheeran, Tyler Childers and The Killers will headline Boston Calling this year, but they are not the only notable acts taking the stage at the 3-day festival. The headliners will be joined by more than 50 artists, including more than 20 acts from the Northeast. To highlight these local...
West Roxbury man accused of being gang member pleads guilty to wire fraud
A 25-year-old man who prosecutors say is part of a Boston-based gang pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud in federal court in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain money from the Paycheck Protection Program, a pandemic relief program. Donovan Scarlett, of West Roxbury, is set to...
City of Quincy shows support for veterans with House-to-House for Heroes event
QUINCY, Mass. — More than 100 volunteers went door-to-door to the homes of 2,300 U.S. military veterans in Quincy on Saturday to thank them for their service and to provide them with essential information in resources. The effort was part of the House-to-House for Heroes event, which was organized...
Body of missing man found in New Hampshire after hikers discover gear
NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA — The body of a man from Massachusetts who was last seen in mid-April has been recovered after hikers in New Hampshire discovered gear that belonged to him, giving search crews the clues they needed to find his body. On April 28, officials with New Hampshire...
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