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A Boston man with more than 80 criminal convictions on his record is heading to state prison after prosecutors say he ran a months-long shoplifting operation at Home Depot stores, wheeling out drills, vacuums, and circuit breaker boxes in large trash barrels rather than paying for them. Jeramie Croft, 42, was sentenced

In a bustling hall filled with civic leaders and engaged residents the air carried a sense of urgency as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu addressed pressing issues facing the city. The Michelle Wu Civic Summit on August 1 2026 brought together voices from diverse neighborhoods to discuss everything from national policies to lo

Get our free local reporting delivered straight to your inbox. No noise, no spam — just clear, independent coverage of Marblehead. Sign up for our once-a-week newsletter. Marblehead has begun paying the bill for replacing its two top financial officials, and none of the money was in this year's budget.

The departure of the F45 Training fitness studio at Natick’s 9/27 Plaza has opened the door for a new liquor store to open in the 3,221 sq. ft. space at 213 North Main St. The Natick Select Board at its Aug. 18 meeting is set to vote on Georgio’s Liquors’ application for an all alcohol off-premises package store licens

The owners of a longtime breakfast spot in a Boston suburb have decided they can no longer run their restaurant. Paul Revere Restaurant in West Medford will permanently close after 20 years on Aug. 30, the eatery said in an Instagram post on Friday. “Due to an unexpected, serious medical...

A man walking a pit bull inside Quincy Center Station let his dog bite a fellow rider Thursday evening, then walked off despite being asked to stay put, according to officials. The bite broke skin, and emergency responders treated the victim at the station. Now MBTA Transit Police are asking the public to help identify

MassDOT has released two new conceptual designs for a possible replacement of the Reid Overpass highway interchange – the crumbling, traffic-clogged rotary that blights Cambridge’s riverfront parkland at the northern end of the Boston University Bridge. The Reid Overpass and the traffic circle around its base lie is...

NORFOLK COUNTY – Real estate activity across Norfolk County is showing continued strength and stability as the region moves through 2026. Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell says document recordings, property sales and mortgage activity were up 3% in July compared with July 2025. O’Donnell called the

The Town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, is letting residents know it is actively hiring for multiple municipal roles, with openings across several departments and a central webpage where applicants can review details and apply. According to the Town of Weymouth, opportunities include positions within the Weymouth Departme