1 hour ago Haverhill PD places 7 officers on leave after death of longtime resident

Many Haverhill locals are outraged at the death of Francis Gigliotti. Videos show him pleading for help moments before his death. The post Haverhill PD places 7 officers on leave after death of longtime resident appeared first on Boston.com.

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9 h. ago Nextdoor redesigns app with AI recommendations, local news, and real

Neighborhood social app Nextdoor is launching a redesigned version of its service that it’s calling the “new Nextdoor.”

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12 h. ago Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown holds town hall in Pasco

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown holds town hall in Pasco  Nonstop Local News

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16 h. ago Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water

The settlement creates a Community Claims Fund to compensate local businesses and residents for “economic harm." The post Nantucket reaches $10.5 million settlement with GE after turbine blade falls into water appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago N.H. man, a legal U.S. resident since age 3, reportedly denied reentry from Canada at border

"I've been torn from my family. My life has been disregarded completely." The post N.H. man, a legal U.S. resident since age 3, reportedly denied reentry from Canada at border appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago Mass. man, 24, facing dozens of child rape, pornography charges

Luis Lema-Pomavilla was initially arrested in September and has been held without bail since then. The post Mass. man, 24, facing dozens of child rape, pornography charges appeared first on Boston.com.

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18 h. ago ‘He didn’t hesitate at all’: Bartender at The Ground Round performs Heimlich on choking customer

“He looked up from the dishwasher, saw the guy, and just jumped right over.” The post ‘He didn’t hesitate at all’: Bartender at The Ground Round performs Heimlich on choking customer appeared first on Boston.com.

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20 h. ago Ball python, several feet long, spotted slithering around Somerville

As of Monday, Somerville Animal Control has not located the snake and asks anyone who sees it to call the police non-emergency number at 617-625-1212.  The post Ball python, several feet long, spotted slithering around Somerville appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 h. ago 9 dead, 1 critical in Fall River assisted living facility fire. Here’s what we know.

“It’s horrifying to think about what happened in the middle of the night, in the dark,” Gov. Maura Healey said following the deadly blaze. The post 9 dead, 1 critical in Fall River assisted living facility fire. Here’s what we know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 h. ago Trash strike: Both sides trade blame as dumpsters overflow and officials demand action

Negotiations between Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 broke down late last week. Talks are set to resume Tuesday. The post Trash strike: Both sides trade blame as dumpsters overflow and officials demand action appeared first on Boston.com.

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38 h. ago Crews battle ‘heavy fire’ at Fall River assisted living facility

Dozens of ambulances appeared to be waiting for patients, while a report shared by the fire union indicated the fire may be a "mass casualty incident." The post Crews battle ‘heavy fire’ at Fall River assisted living facility appeared first on Boston.com.

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38 h. ago Officials report multiple fatalities in Fall River assisted living facility fire

Many residents were transported to local and regional hospitals in 'varying conditions,' officials said. The post Officials report multiple fatalities in Fall River assisted living facility fire appeared first on Boston.com.

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38 h. ago Officials report 9 deaths in Fall River assisted living facility fire

Many residents were transported to local and regional hospitals in 'varying conditions,' officials said. The post Officials report 9 deaths in Fall River assisted living facility fire appeared first on Boston.com.

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39 h. ago Lynn boy, 12, and grandmother reportedly killed in crash in Guatemala

The Lynn Public Schools superintendent confirmed that Bradley Solis Esteban, an elementary school student, has died. The post Lynn boy, 12, and grandmother reportedly killed in crash in Guatemala appeared first on Boston.com.

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43 h. ago Man dies after being restrained by Haverhill police outside restaurant

More than six officers restrained Francis Gigliotti, who became unresponsive and died at the hospital. Family members and his fiancée are demanding answers. The post Man dies after being restrained by Haverhill police outside restaurant appeared first on Boston.com.

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50 h. ago Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker

Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker  Local News Matters

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3 d. ago These are the best places to live in Greater Boston, according to Stacker

Did your hometown make the cut? The post These are the best places to live in Greater Boston, according to Stacker appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Boston area squeaked into top 10 of most educated cities, per WalletHub

The city didn’t get first place — how do you like them apples? The post Boston area squeaked into top 10 of most educated cities, per WalletHub appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Greenhead flies are back with a vengeance. Here’s what to know.

Greenheads, AKA horseflies, are on beach patrol in Essex County. The post Greenhead flies are back with a vengeance. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago A battery storage facility is being proposed in a rural Mass. town. Residents are pushing back.

Locals are citing concerns over the risk to the Quabbin watershed and the destruction of local habitat. The post A battery storage facility is being proposed in a rural Mass. town. Residents are pushing back. appeared first on Boston.com.

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