66 m. ago Watertown state lawmaker will lose license after admitting to facts in drunken driving case

John Lawn, a Democrat, will lose his license for 45 days and was ordered to undergo alcohol treatment, per the Globe. The post Watertown state lawmaker will lose license after admitting to facts in drunken driving case appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 hour ago ConocoPhillips says it plans significant oil exploration this winter in National Petroleum Reserve

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2 h. ago Redbones in Somerville will be sold after decades of same ownership

Diners can expect some changes from new ownership, like extended hours and building updates. The post Redbones in Somerville will be sold after decades of same ownership appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Somerset woman charged with human trafficking, prostitution at massage parlor

Yuehong Wang, 53, lived and worked at Lotus Flower Body Works on Grand Army Highway in Somerset. The post Somerset woman charged with human trafficking, prostitution at massage parlor appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests by the White House medical unit showed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency. The post Trump is checked for lower leg swelling and diagnosed with a common condition in older adults appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87

Francis was a top performer of the pre-Beatles era, rarely out of the charts from 1957-64. The post Connie Francis, whose hit songs included ‘Who’s Sorry Now?’ and ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ dies at 87 appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Fall River fire: Newly released body cam footage shows officers’ response

Fall River police said the officers who responded to the Gabriel House fire “exemplified professionalism, bravery, and selflessness in the face of danger.” The post Fall River fire: Newly released body cam footage shows officers’ response appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago North Andover officer addresses her shooting in first statement

Kelsey Fitzsimmons says that she struggled with postpartum depression but never threatened her son. She was shot by a colleague while trying to take her own life, according to a lengthy statement. The post North Andover officer addresses her shooting in first statement appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Boston police investigating after body pulled from water near Seaport

The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the woman’s body showed no initial signs of trauma. The post Boston police investigating after body pulled from water near Seaport appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Charts: See the contributors to the 2025 Boston mayoral election

See who made contributions to the candidates for the 2025 Boston mayoral election. The post Charts: See the contributors to the 2025 Boston mayoral election appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Boston Legacy FC announce pair of signings as roster continues to take shape

Emerson Elgin and Laurel Ansbrow are the first defenders added to the squad. The post Boston Legacy FC announce pair of signings as roster continues to take shape appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Rat problems have residents up in arms, as City Council plans hearing

There is new urgency around the rat problem in Boston after researchers found that the city's rodents are carrying a disease common in tropical regions. The post Rat problems have residents up in arms, as City Council plans hearing appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Fox Sports and Barstool Sports announce comprehensive partnership

“We’re excited to welcome Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to the Fox Sports family." The post Fox Sports and Barstool Sports announce comprehensive partnership appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Dunkin’ desert no longer: Stow is renaming itself after beloved coffee brand

“You will become the first-ever ‘Dunkin’, Massachusetts,’ which I think for every Massachusetts resident, that’s the dream.” The post Dunkin’ desert no longer: Stow is renaming itself after beloved coffee brand appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Serial robber reoffends at Boston brewery just weeks after release, officials say

"The facts here indicate that this person reverted, very quickly, to the behavior that sent him to prison in the first place.” The post Serial robber reoffends at Boston brewery just weeks after release, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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6 h. ago As cities sue Republic Services, Healey pressures company to end trash strike

Legal cases and uncollected trash are piling up, as negotiations between Republic and striking Teamsters are set to resume Friday. The post As cities sue Republic Services, Healey pressures company to end trash strike appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago 10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says

Brenda Cropper, 66, had been hospitalized in critical condition following Sunday’s five-alarm blaze. The post 10th person dies in Fall River assisted living facility fire, DA says appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Best hot dogs in Boston and beyond, according to restaurant owners and employees

Whether you like a classic frank with just mustard and onions, or you enjoy a creative take on the hot dog, these chefs will point you in the right direction in Boston and beyond. The post Best hot dogs in Boston and beyond, according to restaurant owners and employees appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago Scammer couple used fake receipts to pocket $46K from Chelmsford TJ Maxx, police say

The pair allegedly made repeated fraudulent returns with fake receipts from May to July at the TJ Maxx in Chelmsford. The post Scammer couple used fake receipts to pocket $46K from Chelmsford TJ Maxx, police say appeared first on Boston.com.

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8 h. ago NFL insider: Stefon Diggs could be available to play for Patriots in Week 1

"I think the bigger question becomes whether or not you can expect 100-percent of [Stefon] Diggs this year, because that first year can be tricky sometimes, especially for an older player." The post NFL insider: Stefon Diggs could be available to play for Patriots in Week 1 appeared first on Boston.com.

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