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Boston Athletes, Officials Join Forces on Thanksgiving
The city of Boston is making sure the homeless are not forgotten on Thanksgiving. Hundreds of volunteers, including sports legends and politicians, gathered at the Pine Street Inn to prepare and serve turkey dinners. Close to 800 pounds of mashed potatoes were served, 74 turkeys and 50 gallons of gravy. There was also 400 pounds of stuffing, 200 pounds of cranberry sauce and 205 assorted pies.
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Boston Children's Theatre Closing Amid Misconduct Allegations
The Boston’s Children’s Theatre has canceled its classes and will close before its holiday performances, after its director’s resignation amidst misconduct charges. The theater group filed for bankruptcy Wednesday night, according to The Boston Globe.
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A Windy Thanksgiving Before a Cold And Quiet Weekend
Gusty winds this morning will continue into the afternoon. A few showers or snow showers will be possible the mid to late morning. We can expect some clearing by the afternoon. Friday and Saturday look cold and quiet.
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Young Hockey Player Has a Run-In with Bruins Star David Pastrnak
Mark Sousa has a big hockey game in Canada on Sunday. He had to get ready fast, and that included a last minute trip to Boston on Friday to pick up his new passport. But when he was next to TD Garden, Sousa swerved to get out of the way of another car, and crashed into someone’s Porsche.
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Cyclist MedFlighted After Struck by Vehicle on Cape Cod
A cyclist was brought to a Boston-area hospital after he was struck by a vehicle in Wellfleet Saturday afternoon. Around 2:16, the Wellfleet Police Department responded to reports of a bicyclist struck by a motor vehicle near Route 6, police said.
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Nubian Square Coalition Speaks to Group in Roxbury
The Nubian Square Coalition spoke to a group in Roxbury about the potential name change to Dudley Square. Dudley Square is named for Thomas Dudley, a former governor of Massachusetts who signed pieces of legislation that allowed for slave trade.
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New Surveillance Video of Suspects in Dedham Robbery
New surveillance video that shows two suspects near the scene of a police chase in Dedham, Massachusetts surfaced Saturday. Boston police said they were aware of the video as they continued to search for suspects in Friday’s armed robbery.
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Police: 80-Year-Old Man Struck By Vehicle in Boston
An 80-year-old man was hit by a vehicle Saturday as he was crossing a busy street in Roxbury, Boston police say.
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Group Proposes Name Change of Dudley Square
A group has proposed renaming Boston’s Dudley Square. Dudley Square was named for a mayor who signed legislation that allowed for the sale of slaves.
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E. Coli Bacteria Detected in Reading, Mass. Drinking Water
The Reading Water Department recently detected E. coli bacteria in drinking water at a building located at 295 Salem Street. “As our customers, you have a right to know what happened and what we are doing to correct this situation,” a news release from the town said. “On Thursday, officials collected routine samples at 10 locations throughout Reading.”
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2 Boaters and Dog, Missing From RI, Are Located Safe 100 Miles Off Va.
A search-and-rescue plane found the boat 100 miles off the coast of Virginia on Monday
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Coast Guard Searching for 2 Missing Boaters, Dog Who Left Rhode Island
The Coast Guard has launched a search for a missing boater who left Rhode Island on Wednesday bound for Miami. Coast Guard officials say 40-year-old Ryan Hollis left Jamestown in a 43-foot Beneteau sailing boat, the Carol K.
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ADL Holds Summit of Ways to Battle Anti-Semitism
The Anti-Defamation League is holding a forum in Massachusetts dedicated to combatting anti-Semitism. The event Sunday at the Newton Marriott will include presentations by leading experts on anti-Semitism and skill building workshops for adults, students and families.
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Smith College to Investigate Swasitka Graffiti on Campus
A Massachusetts college announced an investigation to find the individuals responsible for drawing swastikas on multiple campus buildings. Smith College President Kathleen McCartney says in a statement Friday that she condemns “in the strongest terms” the symbols drawn on campus.
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7 Charged After Police Respond to Stabbing
Seven people are facing charges after police say they responded to a fight involving a knife and baseball bat in Manchester. Police say they responded to several calls about a possible stabbing just after 5:30 p.m. Friday.
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Smith College to Investigate Swasitka Graffiti on Campus
A Massachusetts college announced an investigation to find the individuals responsible for drawing swastikas on multiple campus buildings. Smith College President Kathleen McCartney says in a statement Friday that she condemns “in the strongest terms” the symbols drawn on campus.
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Harvard Graduate Students Authorize a Strike; No Date Set
Graduate students at Harvard University have voted to authorize a strike, but no date has been set for any walkout. The union represents close to 5,000 teaching and research assistants. It says it is at an impasse with the school on issues including pay, benefits and protections from discrimination.
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Scientists Fear 5G Will Hurt Weather Forecasts
There’s growing concern that stronger cell signals, associated with expanding 5G networks, will impact the quality of weather forecasts. Next week, scientists from around the world will gather in Egypt to discuss the issue.
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Windy and Cold Weather to Dampen the Weekend
We start our Saturday on the colder side of a front came through last night with a bit of rain, and once again some of our tallest mountains are coated with a little bit of snow to start our weekend. Today is the day to get outdoors and take it all in, as any early clouds clear out, we have...