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Flight attendant indicted in attempt to record teen girl in airplane bathroom

An American Airlines flight attendant has been indicted after authorities say he tried to secretly video record a 14-year-old girl using an airplane bathroom. A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted...

Billerica 52 mins ago

Police officer hurt in crash at construction site in Billerica
ticks 2 hours ago

Case of Powassan virus reported in Mass. town

Phil Perry Apr 24

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Where Patriots stand on QB with No. 3 pick

Based on conversations with NFL personnel, Phil Perry shares his best guess for the Patriots’ selection and every first-round pick in his final 2024 NFL Mock Draft.
Boston Apr 24

Student stabbed during fight at TechBoston Academy

A student was stabbed during a fight at TechBoston Academy in Dorchester Wednesday, officials said. Officers were called to the pilot school on Peacevale Road around 12:25 p.m. for a report of one per...
Nick Goss Apr 24

Bruins vs. Leafs Game 3 lineup: Projected lines, pairings, goalies

Will we see William Nylander make his series debut in Game 3? Here are the projected lineups for the Bruins and Leafs.
Newton Apr 24

Firefighters spend hours battling blaze at Newton home

Fire broke out at a home undergoing renovations in Newton, Massachusetts, Wednesday. Newton firefighters responded to the home on Central Avenue around noon. A contractor working don’t he home s...

Malcolm Butler Apr 24

Video of former Patriots star Malcolm Butler's DUI arrest is released

Police body camera footage of the arrest of former New England Patriots star Malcolm Butler has been released. NBC affiliate WJAR obtained the footage from North Providence, Rhode Island, police. An officer can be heard asking the driver, “Are you Malcolm Butler, the football player?” Watch below: Butler, the hero of Super Bowl XLIX, wa...
Animals and Wildlife Apr 24

Rescuers save 10 of 11 dolphins in mass stranding on Cape Cod

Rescuers were able to save 10 of 11 dolphins that were stranded in shallow water on Cape Cod Tuesday, according to an animal welfare group.
Restaurants Apr 24

Clover Food Lab emerging from bankruptcy with expansion plans

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A local restaurant chain that features vegetarian fare is exiting bankruptcy and is now looking to expand. According to a press release, Clover Food Lab is emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, using the time from last November to now to restructure while closing its outlets in Boston&...
New Hampshire Apr 24

Man, 25, seriosuly injured after car crash on I-93 in NH

A 25-year-old New Hampshire man was seriously injured after a car crash on Interstate 93 in Londonderry Tuesday, state police said. The crash happened at about 6:56 p.m. on I-93 south, police said. A preliminary investigation revealed that Justin Landry, of Manchester, was speeding when he lost control of the 2006 Infiniti G35, crossed all four lan...
Nick Goss Apr 24

Bruins can't afford to allow Matthews, Leafs' stars to take over series

Auston Matthews took over Game 2 in Boston. The Bruins need to make sure he doesn’t take control of the whole series in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Boston Celtics Apr 24

How to watch Celtics vs. Heat in first-round NBA playoff series

Here’s how to watch Celtics vs. Heat games in their first-round 2024 NBA playoff series.
forecast Apr 24

Rain, slight chance of isolated T-storms, followed by temperature drop

Unlike days prior, Wednesday morning has started with overcast skies instead of sun. Because of the pattern, the clouds won’t be enough to keep temperatures down though. Highs Wednesday will near 60°. The air is a bit more humid, too, as moisture is inbound ahead of a few scattered rain showers for the early afternoon and evening. Most of the...
Norwell Apr 24

Shoppers warned after rash of wallet thefts at Norwell stores

Shoppers on the South Shore are being warned by police to stay on their guard while shopping. That message comes after a rash of stolen wallets. “I’m always in here. I shop here all the time and I just see women leaving their wallets and their pocketbooks in their wagon all the time and I always say to them,...
Patriots Talk Podcast Apr 24

Curran: Clarifying Jonathan Kraft's role in Patriots' decision-making

How involved is Jonathan Kraft as the Patriots prepare for the 2024 NFL Draft? Tom E. Curran clears the air on the team president’s role.
allston Apr 24

Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant in Allston is closing

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] An Asian dining spot that features vegan food is shutting down, though it could be reborn in a new space. According to multiple sources, including a poster within the Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Grasshopper Vegan Restaurant in Allston is getting ready to cl...
Marshfield Apr 24

Marshfield reportedly rejects rezoning for MBTA housing law; AG reacts

Marshfield, Massachusetts, appears unlikely to draw a state lawsuit right away after its Town Meeting on Monday reportedly rejected a plan that would have complied with new zoning requirements for communities near MBTA service. Town Meeting shot down an 84-acre zoning change by a 169-289 vote, according to The Patriot Ledger, which reported that Ma...
Karen Read Apr 24

Karen Read trial jury selected; judge open to moving courtrooms

The jury has been seated in the Karen Read trial, according to the defense, after a weeklong jury selection process. The jury has been seated in the Karen Read trial, according to the defense, after a weeklong jury selection process.
Boston Apr 24

Students at Harvard, Brown join in pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses

College students in New England and nationwide have remained resilient in their protests against the war in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian encampments have popped up across campus lawns at MIT, Harvard University and other Boston area colleges. These students are standing in solidarity with their peers from Columbia University in New York. Not only are they...
forecast Apr 24

Scattered rain Wednesday with a slight chance of thunder

Our only unsettled day of the workweek is not looking like a washout. A few showers dart through the area Wednesday morning, followed by a break, then a couple more to finish the day. It’s possible that some spots come away with just a sprinkle over the course of the entire day. Also worth noting that the final leg...
Israel-Hamas War Apr 24

Student protests divide college campuses as violence in Gaza persists

Dozens of students at MIT, Tufts, and Emerson College have set up camp in solidarity with Columbia University students who were forcibly removed from their encampments last week. A coalition of student groups has set up a tent encampment on MIT’s campus, calling for the school to divest from any financial ties it has with Israel. “We ar...
Cape Cod Apr 25

Cape Cod woman's death sparks battle over whether her horse should live

Efforts are underway in a Cape Cod town to save a horse whose owner died after expressing she had wanted the animal buried with her. Barbara Collins of Sandwich, Massachusetts, had a dying wish to be buried with her beloved horse, Brady — named after longtime Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. After Collins’ death from stomach cancer, that wish ...

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