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Boston fire lieutenant charged with slew of weapon, drug charges
Local News "Mr. Thompson appears to be preparing himself for some type of conflict. His behavior is far outside that of a typical owner of firearms.” An exterior view of…
Girl, 8, fatally struck by ambulance in northern Maine town, police say
Local News The fatal crash occurred just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday in Van Buren, a town in northern Maine, according to police. An 8-year-old girl was killed Wednesday when…
Is a McTavish trade best way for Bruins to add a top-6 center?
Bruins One of the Bruins' top long-term needs is another center to pair with James Hagens. Mason McTavish is due a hefty new contract with the Ducks. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)…
Blank Street Coffee taking over former Twin Donuts space in Allston
Food The coffee chain plans to open its eighth Boston-area location in 2026 while paying homage to the original Twin Donuts diner. The iconic Twin Donuts neon sign will be…
QB Tommy DeVito explains why he was happy Patriots added him
Patriots "I hear there’s a lot of good Italian food, so I’m looking forward to trying it out and embracing all the culture around here.” Tommy DeVito was claimed off…
Karen Read gives first post-trial interview to Howie Carr
Crime “There’s just a lot more to tell — a lot of what it took to fight this that was behind closed doors. I think people would be very interested…
Doris Burke demoted from ESPN/ABC’s top NBA broadcast team
Media Burke agreed to a multiyear extension while accepting the change in roles. Doris Burke had been a color analyst on ESPN/ABC’s top broadcast team since the 2023-24 season. ESPN…
Review & setlist: James Taylor at MGM Music Hall, Aug. 27, 2025
Concert Reviews Taylor brought his songbook to life with the ease of a nomadic storyteller and a voice that fell somewhere between nostalgic folk and playful blues. James Taylor performs…
Feds hint they may take over South Station
Local News At an event to mark a new and improved Acela in Boston, a Trump administration official said plans include improving stations along the Northeast corridor. The new NextGen…