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Man stabbed outside Liberty Hotel in Boston
A person was stabbed outside a hotel in Boston late Saturday afternoon. Boston police say officers responded around 4 p.m. to the Liberty Hotel, on Charles Street, for a reported stabbing and found a man with stab wounds. The victim was taken to a local hospital. There was no immediate...
Tap-to-pay comes to the T — and with it, an attempted solution to fare evasion
Starting Aug. 1, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA, will accept contactless payment onboard buses, Green Line trolleys, Mattapan Line trolleys and at all gated subway stations. The new fare collection system was announced earlier this year as a part of the MBTA’s larger Fare Transformation project, which is set to be completed in 2025.
Legally blind resident struggles with bike lanes in Boston's South End
BOSTON — James Alan Fox, a legally blind resident of Boston's South End, has voiced concerns over the increasing number of bike lanes in the area, following a collision with a cyclist. "I’ve been legally blind since birth," Fox said. "I only have very limited peripheral vision. So I...
Boston police arrest man with loaded firearm in Roxbury
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 21-year-old Roxbury man Thursday night after allegedly finding him in possession of a loaded firearm. The arrest occurred at about 7:50 p.m. near 83 Humboldt Ave. when officers on patrol noticed Ricardo Watson, who...
Boston restaurant owner pleads guilty to North End shooting
BOSTON - A North End restaurant owner accused of opening fire outside a popular bakery last year has changed his plea to guilty. Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street, with whom he's had a years-long feud. Although bullets didn't strike the victim, they did hit the Modern Pastry Shop."He took responsibility""That was the whole purpose of today. He took responsibility for what he did," said defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio.She said what happened that day was a mental health issue, and that he's had a volatile relationship with the court...
Longtime Adams Village restauranteur mourned after sudden death
Kenny Blasi, the co-owner and proprietor of the popular Adams Village eatery Blasi's Kitchen and Bar, died on Wednesday, July 24 after suffering a heart attack. The Dorchester native leaves behind his wife Maria and their four children, along with many other relatives and friends. He will be waked next Monday, July 29, 4-8 p.m. at John J. O’Connor & Son Funeral Home in Adams Village. His funeral is set for Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Church in South Boston.
“Warrior Family” to Collect Books for Boston NICUs at Farmers Market
Adrianna and Joe Costanzo are happy to say that their “miracle baby” Anthony is now a healthy, happy 4-year-old. The family will be collecting new and used books (in good condition) for Boston-area NICU’s at the August 2nd Franklin Farmers Market. Four-year-old Anthony Francis Costanzo, of Franklin,...
Boston Bruins Target Ex-Red Wings Forward for Short-Term Deal
The Boston Bruins face a significant depth challenge on the wing following the departure of key players like DeBrusk and van Riemsdyk, prompting a search for experienced additions, amid constraints due to pending contracts, like Swayman's. One potential target for the team is former Red Wings forward Dominik Kubalik, who struggled with the Ottawa Senators but showcased strong performance in previous seasons.
Bellingham Police looking for missing 68-year-old
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — The Bellingham Police Department is asking the public for assistance locating a missing 68-year-old man. Arthur Connor was reported missing around 2 p.m. Saturday after leaving his residence on Country Way. Police said he was last seen possibly hitchhiking on Lake Street in the direction...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Maine Woman Stars in Summer Long Taylor Swift Tribute Concert in New Hampshire
If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and have been hoping to see her in concert, you probably haven't had a lot of luck. But there is a place in New Hampshire where you can see a performance from a woman who is a dead ringer for Swift in appearance, singing voice, and choreography.
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