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Celtics-Mavs recap: Derrick White snaps out of slump in C's win
Derrick White found his groove and led the Celtics to a 122-107 victory over the Mavericks in Saturday’s NBA Finals rematch.
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Five people displaced by early-morning house fire in Randolph
Five people were displaced by a house fire in Randolph, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning. Randolph fire officials said they responded to a fire in a single-family ranch-style home on Marconi Drive around 3 a.m. Saturday. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the front door of the home. The source of the fire was at the rear o... -
Quincy cheer coach investigated for allegedly giving students alcohol, marijuana
A varsity cheer coach staffer at Quincy High School is under investigation for a series of potential crimes, including giving alcohol and marijuana to students at the Massachusetts school, the district’s superintendent told the community Friday. In addition to allegedly giving alcohol and marijuana to students, the staffer, now on administrat... -
Snow squalls Tuesday, more serious snowfall expected later in the week
The weekend remains pretty quiet both days. Saturday’s highs will be in the low 30s with much of the day spent in the 20s. A westerly breeze keeps our “feels like” temps in the teens even with some sun. Temps tumble to the teens and 20s overnight as we ice over. Sunday afternoon will be milder, as highs increase to the...... -
Massachusetts park closed over potential bird flu outbreak
The D.W. Field Park in Brockton and Avon is closed until further notice. In a message posted Friday, officials announced that the park was being closed out of an abundance of caution due to wildlife issues, explaining that there might be a potential outbreak of avian flu. The public was warned not to touch any injured or dead birds,...
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Brief warmup Sunday, plowable snow possible next week
The weekend looks pretty quiet, but after Saturday, we have a mini thaw in store. Few clouds will move in later Saturday, and after a very cold start, we’ll manage to muster the upper 20s to low 30s. Sunday, we’ll bounce back to the upper 30s as the breezes blow in more clouds and a passing snow shower or...
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Wrong-way driver killed in crash on Route 3 in Plymouth
A wrong-way driver was killed in a crash on Route 3 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, overnight. State police said they received reports of a wrong-way driver on Route 3 south in Plymouth shortly before midnight on Friday. Soon after, a trooper on patrol reported a crash that appeared to be related. All southbound lanes were closed while emergency crews ... -
‘Completely barbaric': Hawk found unable to fly with tail cut off, feathers sheared
A “barbaric” case of animal abuse is under investigation in central Massachusetts after a hawk was found in the bitter cold, unable to fly. A homeowner in Paxton found the red-tailed hawk sitting on a woodpile on her property Thursday afternoon. Noticing the bird never moved, she knew something was wrong and contacted Raptor Tails Rescu... -
NFL free agents 2025: Ranking the top 10 cornerbacks
The Patriots need another dependable cornerback to pair with Christian Gonzalez. Check out the top 10 free agents at the position.
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Boston's brutalist City Hall is officially a local landmark
Boston City Hall has been a hallmark of the brutalist architectural style since it was built in 1968, and now it’s officially a local landmark.
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Shopping hacks to save money at the grocery store
Your next trip to the grocery store could get more expensive, between inflation to supply-chain disruptions and potential new tariffs on imported goods. And data shows that grocery prices won’t be leveling out too much in 2025. According to the USDA, prices for all food are predicted to increase 2.2% this year. “We’re just seeing ... -
Should cameras catch drivers speeding in Mass. as Healey proposes?
Massachusetts has become notorious for bad driving – a behavior that proponents of speed cameras say leads to hundreds of fatalities every year. Gov. Maura Healey is one of those supporters who is trying to get the Legislature to pass her proposal that’s attached to her next spending budget. The proposal would allow speed cameras only and not... -
Proposed 25-story apartment tower in Somerville spurs flyer fight
Anonymous flyers circulating in Somerville, Massachusetts, are heating up debate about a proposed 25-story apartment building in Davis Square. If approved, the project would bring a mixed-use building with 500 apartment units over retail space on Elm Street. “One of the neighborhood council members had emailed us with a photograph that had be...