Big Y Plans 6 New MA Stores For 90th Anniversary
Big Y hosted a media event March 10 at its future Saugus location to announce six new store openings across Massachusetts and celebrate 90 years in operation. Gov. Maura Healey delivered keynote remarks, calling the expansion a win for jobs and food access across the state. The event, held at...
Roger Berkowitz Casts a Line at Logan International with New Fast-Casual Concept, Roger’s Fish...
Roger Berkowitz of Legal Sea Foods fame is expanding his popular online market of premium seafood offerings, Roger’s Fish Co., to include a new fast-casual restaurant counterpart. Roger’s Fish Co. has officially dropped anchor at Boston Logan International Airport, within Terminal A’s satellite area, bringing hungry...
Willie’s Opens on Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill welcomes a new neighborhood restaurant this week with the opening of Willie’s, an American Italian–inspired concept from BCB3 Hospitality. The group, led by James Beard Award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette alongside restaurateurs Andy Cartin and Babak Bina, has opened five restaurants in less than two...
Man who died in 2-alarm fire at Salem multi-family identified
A 62-year-old man who died in a two-alarm fire at a two-family home in Salem Tuesday afternoon has been identified as David Sirois, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday. Multiple 911 callers reported heavy smoke coming from the home at 18 Roslyn St. around 1:15 p.m., the...
Boston firefighter, National Guard member reportedly injured in strike that killed 6 U.S. soldiers
The fatal Iranian drone strike happened in Kuwait, where the six U.S. soldiers who were killed were stationed. A National Guard member and Boston firefighter was injured in an Iranian drone stroke that killed six U.S. soldiers stationed in Kuwait. Army National Guard Major Mark Garcia is recovering in Europe...
New ‘call a boomer’ phone line connects young people in Boston to seniors in...
This new "social experiment" is the work of a biotech company that says it is aiming to bridge generational gaps and improve happiness. As Boston residents get outside this spring, those walking along Commonwealth Avenue near the Boston University campus may see an unusual sight: a phone housed in a bright yellow box...
Man arrested on domestic violence charge in Boston
BOSTON, MA — Boston Police officers arrested a male suspect on domestic violence charges involving firearms in the Downtown area. The arrest was made by officers assigned to District A-1, according to the Boston Police Department. Police said domestic violence calls are among the most dangerous 911 calls officers...
Police probe death at former Comfort Inn on Morrissey
A Boston Police investigation is underway following the death of a man in his 60s who was found unresponsive inside a newly renovated former hotel on Morrissey Boulevard that now houses formerly homeless individuals. Police were called to the former Comfort Inn at 900 Morrissey Blvd. at 4:26 a.m. last...
Man resentenced in 2011 slaying of Dorchester teen
Nyasani Watt is sentenced to 14-17 years in prison but due to credited time is immediately eligible for parole, the local DA said. A Dorchester man was resentenced for the 2011 fatal shooting of a Dorchester teen after his previous conviction was overturned, prosecutors said. “The person responsible may be...
State police identify driver killed in 3-car crash on I-95 in Canton
All but one lane of traffic was impacted by the crash.

















