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Two Massachusetts police officers were fired today, following an internal investigation into alleged misuse of the Flock license plate reader system.
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A 17-year-old male lion at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo has passed away, Zoo New England announced Thursday.
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Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, arrived at Orleans District Court with a dog Thursday. Peters is facing criminal charges stemming from an alleged rape in Chatham.
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Need to do something with those apples you picked? Consider a pie recipe fit for founding fathers |LINK IN BIO
Need to do something with all those apples you picked? Consider this historic pie recipe from 1796.

ALT Need to do something with all those apples you picked? Consider this historic pie recipe from 1796.

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Influencer 'Clavicular' due in Cape Cod court on rape charge |LINK IN BIO
An influencer known as 'Clavicular' is due in court in Orleans, Massachusetts, to face a rape charge.

ALT An influencer known as 'Clavicular' is due in court in Orleans, Massachusetts, to face a rape charge.

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Cement truck rollover causing delays on I-495 |LINK IN BIO
A cement truck rolled over early Thursday on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

ALT A cement truck rolled over early Thursday on Interstate 495 in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

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"Absolutely terrifying" First responders used the jaws of life to rescue a man trapped in his car after it crashed over a ledge.
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Testimony focuses on Matthew Farwell's behavior in days before Sandra Birchmore found dead |LINK IN BIO
Testimony resumes Thursday in the Matthew Farwell trial after jurors heard details about the final days of Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant 23-year-old whose death is at the center of the case.

ALT Testimony resumes Thursday in the Matthew Farwell trial after jurors heard details about the final days of Sandra Birchmore, a pregnant 23-year-old whose death is at the center of the case.

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Man rescued from Stoughton house fire after 911 hang-up call, found unresponsive |LINK IN BIO
A man is in critical condition after he was rescued from a fire at a home in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Wednesday night.

ALT A man is in critical condition after he was rescued from a fire at a home in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Wednesday night.

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Children found dead in Mass. home died from asphyxia, drug intoxication, ME says |LINK IN BIO
Two children who were found murdered in their Wellesley, Massachusetts, home died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced.

ALT Two children who were found murdered in their Wellesley, Massachusetts, home died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced.

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Today, in the trial of Matthew Farwell, a detective testified that he said a problem he was having with a woman would "take care of itself." He's accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021.
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Six people are charged in connection with arranging "hundreds of sham marriages" with the goal of helping individuals obtain immigration benefits.
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Off-duty Boston officer justified in 2025 fatal shooting at Chick-fil-A, DA says |LINK IN BIO
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden says an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in the 2025 fatal shooting of Lemark Jaramillo at a Chick-fil-A.

ALT Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden says an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in the 2025 fatal shooting of Lemark Jaramillo at a Chick-fil-A.

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Mass. voters want a gas tax holiday; lawmakers seem ready to kill the idea |LINK IN BIO
New poll data shows Mass. voters back a gas tax holiday; So why do House lawmakers seem ready to leave the plan out of a major spending package?

ALT New poll data shows Mass. voters back a gas tax holiday; So why do House lawmakers seem ready to leave the plan out of a major spending package?

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Yes or no? All Massachusetts voters face these major decisions in this year's record-tying nine ballot questions. At our link in bio, find a guide to what your vote could change for our state.
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With our poll indicating that people are feeling down about the economy and the direction of this country, why do you think that top local political leaders largely escape the negativity? Dive into the poll data at our link in bio.
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Should Lindsay Clancy face a second murder trial? The answer from our new poll may surprise you... check our link in bio for more
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Juvenile hospitalized after being hit by car |LINK IN BIO
A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Dorchester, and Boston police say the driver stayed at the scene.

ALT A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Dorchester, and Boston police say the driver stayed at the scene.

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Rare sight: Gray heron documented in Maine for first time ever |LINK IN BIO
Gray herons usually live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and have only been documented in North America a few times.

ALT Gray herons usually live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and have only been documented in North America a few times.

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Farwell trial continues with psychologists, hairstylist set to testify |LINK IN BIO
More witnesses are set to testify in Matthew Farwell’s trial after testimony centered on a phone call to Stoughton police dispatch.

ALT More witnesses are set to testify in Matthew Farwell’s trial after testimony centered on a phone call to Stoughton police dispatch.

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