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BURLINGTON — On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Burlington police responded to the Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 1000 District Avenue after Federal Protective Services officers reported that about 40 protesters were blocking the administrative entrance. According to Burlington Police Chief Thomas P. Browne, after about 40...

BOSTON — A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals. The MBTA in February issued a request for proposals seeking 10 battery-electric locomotives and 10 new diesel engines that meet federal “Tier 4” emissions standards, as officials look to replace an aging commuter rail fleet and reduce pollution. The...

Construction of the Mt. Auburn Street Project this week includes work on sidewalks, but business entrances will still be accessible. Also, expect require lane shifts and parking restrictions. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Traffic Line Striping – Overnight Work. Traffic line striping is...

Still a few spots left for Hamersley’s Pantry Bread & Blooms event on May 4! You’ll learn how to make sourdough (and go home with a loaf ready to bake and your own starter), build your own bouquet, snack a little, and shop the shelves. Get your tickets here!

WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is currently hiring for the following positions:. To apply for an open position, submit a resume, cover letter, and the completed Application Form to:. Town Manager’s Office. Attn: Human Resources. 121 Glen Road. Wilmington, MA 01887. Or send an email to...

BOSTON, MA — Boston police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in February. Tamiyah Buford-Gailliard, of Roxbury, was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at her residence, according to the Boston Police Department. Buford-Gailliard was last...

Walk into any American-style Chinese restaurant in New England, and you’ll find locals sipping from umbrella-topped Scorpion Bowls and flaming Pu Pu Platters (pronounced plattah). Piled high with chicken fingers, chicken wings, spare ribs and teriyaki skewers crowded around a blue Sterno flame, Pu Pu Platters are a beloved menu mainstay throughout the six states.

Boston’s heavyweight cancer centers are scrambling to spot tumors as early as possible, and to build clinics, research programs, and new revenue streams around that push. Mass General Brigham and Dana-Farber have both rolled out expanded early detection efforts, even as doctors and health economists warn that more testing can mean more costs and more procedures that may not actually help people live...

Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town. The City of Watertown noted the City’s connection to the album in an Instagram post on April 30. Thank you Noah...

The incident occurred around 6 p.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke showing from the garage, prompting fire crews to order a second alarm.