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"How, at a busy train station, does nobody stop, nobody see him?" the man's grieving mother asked

An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office. Watertown News contacted Watertown Police and Massachusetts State Police after residents reported seeing police activity in the area of the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery on

Construction of Tufts’ new residence hall on Boston Avenue is steadily progressing, with project leaders estimating completion by July 2027. Led by developer group Capstone Development Partners and general contractor Erland Construction, the hall aims to ease housing pressures and reshape campus-community boundaries. T

Searching for humble seafood spots in Massachusetts that deliver unforgettable flavors?. These 10 restaurants offer amazing food and down-to-earth dining experiences!. 1. Neptune Oyster (Boston) This cozy little restaurant proves that big flavors come in small packages. The intimate space means you’ll practically be di

Cambridge Police has a program they say every department should have – they’re patrolling the streets with police officers and trained mental health clinicians. The "Co-Response Team" can step in when there’s a call involving a mental health crisis. This part of the Clinical Support Unit, overseen...

Lafayette LaGrant-Gomes was last seen Tuesday afternoon near Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester, according to Boston police. Boston police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 15-year-old Dorchester boy who was last seen earlier this week near Blue Hill Avenue, authorities said Friday. Lafayette LaGrant-Gome

A home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was being searched by state and local police Saturday morning. The house, at 36 Kelly Road, is located at the intersection with Pleasant Street, not far from Memorial Drive. Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge detectives were seen outside the home, filling out evidence sheets an

Immigration and Customs Enforcement listed the Kingston, Milton, Pittsfield and Newton police departments as “participating agencies” this week. This uptick comes as the Grafton County Sheriff’s Office has pulled back from their agreement to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking the first withdrawal si

I love spending time in the great outdoors, but sometimes I’m just not up for a long, strenuous hike in the woods. Years ago, in the midst of the COVID quarantine, I revisited a fantastic alternative outdoor pastime that I had forgotten could be so enjoyable. I got back on my bike and hit the […]

A revered Boston-area bakery chain known for its creative seasonal doughnuts is expanding to the South Shore. Union Square Donuts will open a new location at the Derby Street Shops in Hingham later this summer, the company announced on social media Thursday, May 14. “We are thrilled to be joining...