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Police called on teen standing outside Malden school dressed as plague doctor
No weapons were found on the 14-year-old, but school officials issued a no trespass order after the incident. School officials called the police when a teenager showed up at a school in Malden in a plague doctor costume Tuesday morning. In an email to families, Forestdale School officials called the...
Plymouth Woman Charged with PPP Loan Fraud, Faces Up to 20 Years if Convicted
A Plymouth woman, Katherine Reynolds, 65, found herself in handcuffs and charged with wire fraud after federal authorities said she submitted phony loan applications under the Paycheck Protection Program on behalf of herself and her father, the Justice Department announced today, May 8, 2024, Wednesday. Reynolds, who was released on...
This is the most beautiful restaurant in Mass., according to People
The beauty of a restaurant is not only captured in the final drizzle of balsamic glaze, sprinkling of Parmesan cheese or dusting of powdered sugar, it’s also captured in the walls, artwork, seating and everything else about the physical space. To remind diners about the power a restaurant’s aesthetic...
41-year-old Dartmouth woman indicted for embezzling $440,000 from multiple employers
“BOSTON – A Dartmouth woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from two different employers. Jasmyne Botelho, 41, was charged with two counts of wire fraud. Botelho was previously arrested and charged by criminal complaint in December 2023.
More rain, more heat and rising seas: How climate change is affecting New England
New Englanders are already seeing heavier rains and longer stretches of summer heat. As climate change continues to affect the region, here are some key ways it could impact our bodies, our homes and our communities.
Search continues in White Mountains for missing Cambridge man
65-year-old William Donovan, of Cambridge, is an avid hiker who has been missing for three weeks. His car was found at the Crawford Path in the White Mountains. Authorities renewed the search for a 65-year-old Cambridge man last seen three weeks ago who appeared to have gone hiking in New Hampshire, the state’s Fish and Game department said.
I have a Baker's cyst. What can be done?
BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter).Jeanne writes, "I have a Baker's cyst and can hardly walk. The pain is bad and getting worse. How long will this last? What can be done?"A Baker's cyst is a sac filled with fluid located behind the knee. They're quite common, typically affecting people between the ages of 35 and 70.Many Baker's cysts don't cause symptoms and some resolve on their own, but if they're causing nagging symptoms, like swelling, pain, and stiffness, they can be injected with a steroid to reduce swelling and inflammation. If that doesn't work, the cyst can simply be drained with a needle. And if that doesn't work, the cyst can be surgically removed. If you're in this much discomfort and your activity is this limited, I think you should have it treated.Dr. Mallika is offering her best advice, but as always, consult your personal doctor before making any decisions about your personal health.
Dumpling Daughter in Weston sees further expansion opportunity in retail sector
WESTON — Through her business ventures, Nadia Liu Spellman has been able to achieve several dreams. Spellman owns Dumpling Daughter, a fast-casual restaurant offering Chinese food that marks its 10th anniversary later this year. The business, at 37 Center St., has expanded to two more locations (South Boston and Brookline), as well as into the freezer — its frozen dumplings are sold at Roche Bros. and Market Basket stores, with expansion planned for Shaw's Supermarkets, Star Market and Stop & Shop.
Their loved ones were murdered in Boston. On Mother's Day, they keep memories alive.
One recent spring evening, eight women welcomed GBH News to join them for walk around Field’s Corner in Dorchester. These women share a common bond: Each one has a family member who was murdered. On their path of healing, they have found a community at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, a nonprofit that supports survivors of homicides. And during this evening walk, they shared what they want the world to know about their loved ones.
Building Community Momentum: The future of Maplewood Square
Plans have begun to make improvements to the historic Maplewood business district in Malden. A Maplewood Square Committee of Ward 5 and Ward 6 residents has been following up on the research done in spring 2023 by the ‘Initiative on Cities,’ a capstone project for Master’s students of the Boston University Metropolitan College in City Planning and Urban Affairs.
Middlesex County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price
The median home in Middlesex County listed for $998,875 in April, down 7.3% from the previous month's $1,077,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 5.1% from $950,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Drivers no longer have the right to turn right on red in Cambridge
Drivers aren't legally allowed to turn right on red anymore in Cambridge, Massachusetts. State law allows drivers to make right turns at red lights unless otherwise noted by "No turn on red" signs. Those signs now bar the maneuver at every traffic light in Cambridge. Two years ago, city leaders...
Cambridge considers plan to abolish single-family-only zoning
Statewide housing issues are causing conversations in cities across Massachusetts, including in Cambridge, where lawmakers are considering a change to residential zoning laws. Cambridge Housing Committee members are discussing a plan to remove zoning requirements that only low-occupancy homes may be constructed in certain areas. "There are some neighborhoods in...
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