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Man Tried to Kidnap, Chase Child Down Street in Boylston, Police Say
A man tried to lure a child into his home, then chased them down the road Wednesday afternoon in Boylston, Massachusetts, police said. David Shays, of Boylston, faces several charges after the 59-year-old allegedly tried to kidnap the child, who described and later identified Shays, Boylston police said. Shays is charged with enticing a child under the age of 16,…
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Service Resumes on MBTA's Green Line Following Power Problem
Service has resumed on the MBTA’s Green Line after a power problem Wednesday morning forced service to be suspended between Kenmore and Government Center. The MBTA said the delays were due to a power problem near Boylston. Service was suspended shortly after 10 a.m. after earlier reports of delays, with shuttle buses ferrying passengers between Kenmore and Park Street...
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Driver Flees After Hitting and Killing Man in Wheelchair in Worcester
A Massachusetts man has been arrested after police say he fatally hit a man in a wheelchair early Friday morning and fled the scene of the crash. Police in Worcester responded to Boylston Street around 3:45 a.m. to find a man unconscious in the roadway beside a badly damaged wheelchair. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was taken to an area…
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Shots Fired in Boston's Back Bay Neighborhood
Police say shots rang out shortly before 8 p.m., with bullets hitting a building and a few cars near the intersection of Boylston and Fairfield.
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Fisherman Praises Good Samaritans Who Rushed to Rescue Him From Icy Pond
The fisherman does not want to be identified and is being treated for hypothermia, but said in a statement that the heroism of the three people who tried to rescue him was truly remarkable and really shows what true character and selflessness really is all about.
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Fisherman Praises Heroism of 3 Men Who Rushed to His Rescue After He Fell Into Icy Pond
Fire officials from several Massachusetts communities raced to a pond in Boylston after four people fell through the ice Monday afternoon. Rescue crews say it all started when an ice fishermen fell into the water shortly after 2 p.m. and began yelling for help. Jim Hughes heard “help!” coming from the waters of Rocky Pond. It was coming from his…
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Man Charged in Death of Worcester Firefighter Wants Charges Dropped
A Massachusetts man charged with setting a fire that resulted in the death of a firefighter wants a judge to drop the murder, arson and burglary charges against him. Momoh Kamara, of West Boylston, pleaded not guilty in March in the Dec. 9 death of Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy.
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8th Person Contracts EEE in Massachusetts This Year
An eighth person has contracted the rare and potentially deadly eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, virus, in Massachusetts this year, state health officials said Friday. The latest case is a man in his 50s from northeastern Bristol County, according to a release from the Department of Public Health.
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1 Person in Massachusetts Has Died After Contracting EEE, State Health Officials Confirm
A new round of aerial spraying for areas at critical or high risk for eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE, will begin Tuesday night, state health officials said. Communities in Norfolk, Middlesex and Worcester counties will be sprayed in part or in full.
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Over 2,000 Complaints Made About Boston Common Safety: Report
More than 2,000 complaints have reportedly been made in regard to the Boston Common as residents worry about their wellbeing at the park. Complaints of substance use, harassment and a high homeless population are common concerns reported to the city’s 311 hotline, according to the Boston Herald. Other people at a town hall on Monday also agreed that safety is...
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Tom Brady's Daughter Almost Hit by Can During Patriots Super Bowl Parade
Despite a warning from the mayor not to throw anything at the duck boats, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s daughter was almost hit by a thrown object at Tuesday’s Super Bowl championship parade.
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Shows Off Meek Mill Necklace at Super Bowl Parade
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft showed off a unique piece of jewelry prior to Tuesday’s Super Bowl championship parade — a diamond “Championships” necklace given to him by rapper Meek Mill. Kraft said Meek Mill gave him the necklace at the Patriots’ Super Bowl after-party.
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Patriots Super Bowl Championship Parade Draws 1.5 Million Fans
An estimated 1.5 million fans jammed downtown Boston on Tuesday for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl title, clamoring for more with cheers of “We want seven!” and “Next year, right here!” A party atmosphere enveloped the city as fans clad in team garb packed sidewalks and stood on tiptoe for a glimpse of quarterback Tom...
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Snowfall Totals for New England From Overnight Storm
Last night’s snow and rain left us with icy roads for the morning commute. Some communities got as little as 1 inch of snow, while others got as much as 9 inches. Take a look at how much snow each state received across New England.
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Boston Closes Streets, Restricts Parking for Remainder of World Series
Boston is closing down some streets and restricting parking for the final three games of the World Series. Police on Sunday announced that the closures and restrictions are being put in place “to ensure the safety and security of fans following the Fall Classic.” Impromptu celebrations in Boston after previous sports championships have resulted in vandalism and even deaths.
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‘Be Responsible': Officials Urge Red Sox Fans to Be Safe
Boston Red Sox fans are being urged by city officials to be responsible and to stay alert while celebrating the team’s World Series run this year. “The Red Sox catch phrase this season is ‘Do damage’ — that’s for the players on the field, not the fans in the streets,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday morning ahead of Game...
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Boston Hosts Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
Boston hosted the annual Puerto Rican Day Parade on Sunday.