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Malden 29 mins ago

Malden considers ban on tobacco products for anyone born after 2003

The public will get to weigh in on a possible ban on sales of tobacco and e-cigarette products to anyone who was born after 2003 in Malden at a board of health meeting on Wednesday night. According to...

New England Patriots 4 mins ago

Brandon Aiyuk could be best trade target for WR-thirsty Patriots
Braintree 29 mins ago

Person grazed on I-93 in Braintree in possible road rage shooting, sources say

health care 1 hour ago

Steward's asset-stripping ‘really despicable,' Healey says

Slamming Steward Health Care executives for “really despicable” conduct, Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she wants Massachusetts and federal regulators to conduct a thorough review of ...
Boston Red Sox 1 hour ago

Red Sox place Brayan Bello on IL in latest blow to pitching staff

The injury bug continues to bite the Red Sox, who placed talented young right-hander Brayan Bello on the injured list Wednesday.
Phil Perry 3 hours ago

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 53 mins ago

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 4 hours ago

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 19 mins ago

Firefighters spend hours battling blaze at Newton home

Fire broke out 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 said they were doing major renovations – which were almost complete – when the fire broke out. It took hours to bring it under control, with f...
Malcolm Butler 5 hours ago

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 1 hour ago

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 1 hour ago

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 5 hours ago

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 6 hours ago

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 6 hours ago

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 4 hours ago

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 7 hours ago

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 7 hours ago

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 8 hours ago

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 8 hours ago

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...

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