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Arctic air pulling back, warmup coming this weekend
The arctic air is pulling back, but the warmup is somewhat muted until the second half of the weekend. Sunshine will dominate Friday and hoist us out of the single digits and into the low 30s by afternoon. A weak cold front will pass through with barely any fanfare. It should give us a little bump DOWN in temperatures Saturday,…
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Vigil held for Fisher College student killed in Roxbury hit-and-run
Taylor Wilkinson was crossing Washington Street with her older sister when she was killed by a hit-and-run driver.
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How Mass. officials and residents are responding to potential ICE raids
A quick setback for one of the Trump administration’s immigration directives came Thursday, with a federal judge blocking the executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and non-permanent residents. Communities in Massachusetts and across the country have been on edge over President Donald Trump’s move to ... -
Redick nearly joined Mazzulla's coaching staff in 2022
JJ Redick and Joe Mazzulla revealed before Thursday’s Celtics-Lakers matchup that Redick nearly joined Mazzulla’s coaching staff in 2022.
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How will Trump's tariff plan affect consumers?
President Donald Trump could be moving forward with one of his key campaign promises. On Monday, Trump announced he will introduce 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as soon as Feb. 1. Tariffs are imposed on goods that are imported from another country. Experts warn the move could raise prices for consumers. “There is so much uncert... -
Celtics-Lakers recap: C's supporting cast struggles in blowout loss
The Celtics had no answers for the Lakers as they suffered their largest loss of the season Thursday night, 117-96.
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Crews battle large fire in Lakeville
Fire crews were battling a blaze Thursday night in a cranberry bog in Lakeville, Massachusetts. Aerial footage showed the large fire on Southworth Street. WJAR said multiple buildings were on fire, including a barn with horses inside. No further information was immediately available.
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Brookline to outsource trash collection after years of difficulty hiring workers
Brookline is planning to start outsourcing the Massachusetts town’s trash collection to a private company, in large part because it’s has had trouble hiring people to do the job. Director of Highway and Sanitation Kevin Johnson has been trying for years to fill vacant positions and has been challenged with little to no interest, prolong... -
Jayson Tatum named All-Star starter for fifth consecutive season
Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was named a starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
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Plymouth man to plead guilty to federal charges in decadelong cyberstalking campaign
A Massachusetts man has agreed to plead guilty to eight charges in connection with a cyberstalking campaign impacting multiple victims over the course of 10 years, according to federal prosecutors. James Florence Jr., a 36-year-old Plymouth resident, was arrested in September, with authorities accusing him of stalking and harassing one woman over a... -
Patriots should prioritize two coaching vacancies after McDaniels hire
Mike Vrabel has found his coordinators, but his work in filling out the Patriots’ coaching staff is far from done.
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New Patriots hire John Streicher can help Vrabel in a critical area
Mike Vrabel is reuniting with former Titans director of football administration John Streicher, and that’s great news for Patriots fans.
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Ex-Brookline swim coach accused of soliciting kids across US via Snapchat
A man accused of soliciting children to send him sexually explicit images over Snapchat was arrested at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Thursday, federal prosecutors said. Scott Cunha, 24, is believed to have met up with one of the children he solicited by offering money in exchange for engaging in sexual acts in person, according to the U...