89 m. ago 2025 marked decline in Mass. fire deaths following spike in 2024, officials say

The 12 percent drop in deaths came despite the Gabriel House fire, one of the deadliest in decades. The post 2025 marked decline in Mass. fire deaths following spike in 2024, officials say appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 h. ago This time around, network sports honchos take staggering NFL ratings in stride

The viewership details of the NFL's final Nielsen ratings for 2025 are so impressive that a recurrence of giddy self-congratulations would have been warranted. The post This time around, network sports honchos take staggering NFL ratings in stride appeared first on Boston.com.

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52 h. ago Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.

A Cardi B connection, a Pats playoff prediction, and a Matt-and-Ben battle are all part of this week’s news quiz. The post Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz. appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says 2025 Patriots team reminds him of this player

"Tough, gritty, physical, smart, fast. They kind of like to hit like he liked to hit." The post Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh says 2025 Patriots team reminds him of this player appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago What Mike Vrabel said of criminal charges against Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore

"I don’t think we have to jump to any sort of conclusions right now. Let the process take its toll.” The post What Mike Vrabel said of criminal charges against Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Kraft Group reach agreements with Boston and Everett in pursuit of Revolution soccer stadium

"We look forward to continued collaboration with Everett, Boston, and the community as the project advances through local and state review and as we take the many next steps necessary to bring this vision to life." The post Kraft Group reach agreements with Boston and Everett in pursuit of Revolution soccer stadium appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago After call to help find T ‘deviant,’ MBTA police make an arrest

Robert McCarty, 49, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to one count of open and gross lewdness. The post After call to help find T ‘deviant,’ MBTA police make an arrest appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Watch: Mike Vrabel’s first Patriots press conference after Stefon Diggs allegations

Vrabel is scheduled to address the media at 1:10 p.m. this afternoon. The post Watch: Mike Vrabel’s first Patriots press conference after Stefon Diggs allegations appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

The misdemeanor charge stems from an Aug. 8 incident at Barmore’s home in Mansfield, according to court documents. The post New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago The oldest operating single chairlift in the U.S. is in Vermont

Skiers have been riding solo up General Stark Mountain since 1948. The post The oldest operating single chairlift in the U.S. is in Vermont appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago The Great Thaw: Why 2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal

Sellers are listing, buyers are bidding, and the stalemate is being replaced by a pragmatic drive to get on with life. The post The Great Thaw: Why 2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago These were the top 10 most bookmarked Boston restaurants in 2025, according to Beli

The 10 Boston-area restaurants that made the cut opened in 2025 The post These were the top 10 most bookmarked Boston restaurants in 2025, according to Beli appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago What Boston meteorologists are saying about New Year’s Eve snow

"Could makes roads slick overnight." The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about New Year’s Eve snow appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Former Obama estate tops list of most expensive home sales in Mass. in 2025 — see top 3

These are the three most expensive homes sold in Massachusetts in 2025, according to MLS and Zillow data. The post Former Obama estate tops list of most expensive home sales in Mass. in 2025 — see top 3 appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago American Heart Association revives theory that light drinking may be good for you

The latest scientific review is drawing intense criticism, setting off a new round of debate about alcohol consumption. The post American Heart Association revives theory that light drinking may be good for you appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago 5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Dec. 31, 2025)

Stay up to date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across Greater Boston's food scene. The post 5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (Dec. 31, 2025) appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago New Year’s Eve is looking quite cold, with snowfall expected to cause some late

"The heaviest will fall in an unlikely area when you think about who typically gets the most snowfall." The post New Year’s Eve is looking quite cold, with snowfall expected to cause some late-night slippery roads appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Bruins bruiser — and team DJ — Nikita Zadorov sets tone for team, on and off the ice

“It's my job to bring energy, right — on and off the ice." The post Bruins bruiser — and team DJ — Nikita Zadorov sets tone for team, on and off the ice appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Derrick White has 27 points and 7 blocks to lead Celtics past Jazz 129

White became the first guard to post that statistical combination. The post Derrick White has 27 points and 7 blocks to lead Celtics past Jazz 129-119 appeared first on Boston.com.

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1 week ago Dorchester school to exit state control, 2 others no longer ‘underperforming’

DESE praised the progress of UP Academy Holland in Dorchester Dearborn STEM Academy in Roxbury and the Fonseca Elementary School in Fall River. The post Dorchester school to exit state control, 2 others no longer ‘underperforming’ appeared first on Boston.com.

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