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A Boston man who was 20 when he killed a teenager in Dorchester nearly two decades ago was granted parole by the state’s parole board after suddenly becoming eligible thanks to a 2024 court decision. A Suffolk Superior Court jury convicted Patrick Grier of first-degree murder in June 2010...

This week four condos, a single family and a townhouse were sold. 67 Longfellow Road, $850,000, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,645 sq. ft. Single Family. 50 Watertown St. APT 110, $479,900, 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 829 sq. ft. Condo. 90 Harnden Ave. Unit 90, $745,000, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,552...

Most Americans can recite the story without thinking twice. A lone silversmith, a dark road, a warning cried into the night. Paul Revere is one of the most iconic heroes of the American Revolution, immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in his 1860 poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” The problem is that the story most of us ... Read more

BOSTON — Amtrak has resumed normal service to and from Boston following issues with a highway bridge that disrupted operations on Friday evening and Saturday. As of 9 a.m. ET, Amtrak’s website shows all scheduled southbound trains from set for on-time departures. All northbound trains from New Haven are also shown as operating, but three [...] Read More...

This week drivers can expect detours and lane closures along Mt. Auburn Street, including a complete closure of a block of School Street. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. Milling and Paving. Milling (removal of the top layer of pavement) and paving will occur on Mount...

An Asian market nearing completion in Newton Centre has received its second stop-work order since the start of the year, according to City permit records and notices posted at the site. Newton Asian Mart, located at 22-28 Langley Road, received a stop-work order on April 24 signed by Inspectional Services...

The Massachusetts Parole Board approved the release of a man convicted of a 2004 murder in Brockton, a decision made possible following a court ruling that changed how the state sentences young adults. Lewis Franklin, 39, was granted parole on March 24 after resentencing under the 2024 Massachusetts Supreme Judicial...

A search is underway after a report that a crew member of the C/S Norwegian Breakaway was seen falling from the Boston-bound cruise ship, U.S. Coast Guard officials said Sunday. The Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England received a report from the C/S Norwegian Breakaway regarding a crew member who...

Keeping Boston Safe: At about 2:00 AM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an on-sight arrest of Tyrone Puckett, 18-years-old, of Charlestown and recovered a loaded firearm in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Harvard Street in Dorchester. While on patrol in the...

A mother of two young kids found dead inside their Massachusetts home was reportedly locked in a custody battle with their father. The post Mom killed 2 kids, ages 6 and 7, amid custody battle with estranged husband: Prosecutor first appeared on Law & Crime .