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As Election Day approaches, contentious Maine Senate race enters final stretch
With less than a week to go before the election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic nominee Troy Jackson are running through the tape in Maine. “It’s…
Hourslong delay on MBTA Commuter Rail was caused by fallen leaves
When passengers on an MBTA Commuter Rail train were delayed for hours Tuesday, officials pointed to fallen leaves on the tracks. One commuter told NBC10 Boston…
‘Frustrating and odd problem': Shards of glass contaminate Swampscott school field
A Swampscott, Massachusetts, elementary school student was cut while on the school’s brand new field last month, which has caused school officials to take a ha…
Man, woman dead in Manchester, NH, shooting identified, wounded boy still stable
The man and woman found dead in a Manchester, New Hampshire, shooting that also injured their 8-year-old child on Tuesday have been identified. Bianchinies Cru…
Who hit and killed a dog in Manchester-by-the-Sea? Police seek answers
Police in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, are asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle that struck and killed a dog early Wednesday morning. Carle…
Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader and civil rights icon, dies at 96
What to KnowFarmworker and labor movement icon Dolores Huerta has died at 96, her family says. Huerta co-founded the Stockton, California, chapter of the Commu…
Police search for driver involved in hit-and-run crash in Derry, NH
Police in Derry, New Hampshire, are searching for a driver who allegedly forced another car off the road during a fit of road rage on Monday. Police said that …
One Possession: Jayson Tatum is giving the game what it needs
Most will focus on the game-winning mid-range jumper that Jayson Tatum delivered at the final buzzer of Boston’s gritty-but-not-always-pretty 125-124 overtime …
Dispute at Salem's ‘Bewitched' statue turns violent, person hit with stun gun
A verbal dispute at the famous “Bewitched” statue in Salem, Massachusetts, on Tuesday night turned violent when a man hit another man with a stun gun during an…
Six positions Patriots should try to upgrade at NFL trade deadline
The New England Patriots had great injury luck last season. The opposite has been true this year. Injuries have hit the Patriots very hard, especially at wide …
Vermont state senator arrested for domestic assault, police say
A Vermont state senator who is up for reelection next week has been charged with domestic assault, according to state police. Vermont State Police said they re…
Hello, Old Friend: Detroit-style pizza business opens location in Boston
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] A Detroit-style pizza business known for its pop-ups and residency at an historic Roslindale space has o…
Dinosaur fossil that looks like mini T. rex sells for giant $47 million
A dinosaur that looks like a miniature T. rex is now one of the world’s most expensive fossils. The rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus — recently confirmed to be …
Matthew Farwell trial recap: Prosecution rests its case on Sandra Birchmore's death
What to KnowEx-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell is accused of strangling Sandra Birchmore at her Canton apartment in early 2021 after she told him that she was pr…
Scratch and sniff? Mass. Lottery hopes scented scratch tickets will lift sagging sales
The Massachusetts Lottery is giving new meaning to the phrase scratch and sniff. The winter holiday-themed scratch tickets the Lottery began launching this mon…
Escaped NH prisoner who triggered shelter-in-place alert captured in Lowell
A wanted fugitive who prompted a shelter in place in Salem, New Hampshire, on Tuesday night was taken into custody across state lines on Wednesday, officials s…
Spain train crash leaves at least 68 dead in second major collision this year
At least 68 people were killed and dozens were injured when two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, sending carriages careering off the t…
Very chilly start today but temps warm up by Friday
Our stretch of gorgeous blue skies comes to an end today. While it’s not a totally cloudy day, it’s definitely not as bright as the past few. We won’t see any …
Top Vatican official says Pope Leo's cancer is a ‘game-changer' for the papacy
Even though Pope Leo XIV is recovering well from lung cancer surgery and is going ahead with a big trip to Latin America next week, the diagnosis is “a bit of …
Netanyahu and top rival face postelection choices that could redefine Israeli politics
Israelis braced for perhaps weeks of political uncertainty Wednesday after an election that has challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s grip on power a…
Trump's cure for Republicans' midterm woes is more Trump. Will it work?
President Donald Trump likes to play make-believe with his supporters. “Just close your eyes,” he tells them, “and pretend I’m on the ballot.” It’s a typically…