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Boston hospitals, flights, transit hit in worldwide Microsoft outage

The Crowdstrike outage affecting Microsoft computers worldwide Friday caused disruptions for at hospitals, airports and more across the Boston area. Several hospital systems in the Boston postponed elective surgeries and medical appointments in the aftermath of the global outage, and...

3 charged in Braintree burglary believed tied to international theft ring

Three people believed tied to an organized, international theft ring known for conducting surveillance on their victims were arrested in Braintree, Massachusetts, last week. Carlos Ocampo-Carrillo of Flushing, New York, Diana Maria Alvarado-Rosano of Flushing, New York and Lizbeth Hernandez-Gantiva...

Travel + Leisure names Boston one of best cities in U.S. but ranking isn’t as high as 2023

Equal Measure in Boston, one of 42 Best Bars in America 2024 for "Esquire"Equal Measure, 775 Beacon St., Boston is one of 42 bars chosen for "Esquire's" Best Bars in America 2024Being one of the first cities in the...

WWII medal mystery: from Mass. framing store to Vt. cemetery

The perseverance of a complete stranger made it possible for a purple heart and bronze star to be returned to the family of a World War II hero. This saga takes us from a framing shop in an Ashland,...

Salem gym teacher arrested on child enticement charge

A teacher in Salem, Massachusetts, has been arrested on allegations of child exploitation. Prosecutors say 42-year-old Darren Benedick of Salem was arraigned Wednesday in Newburyport District Court on charges of child enticement and dissemination of matter harmful to minors. Benedick, who...

With Joey Chestnut out, Massachusetts resident Geoffrey Esper has ‘chance’ to win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

Could a Bay Stater take the championship belt at the iconic Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest?With world record holder Joey Chestnut out this year, the door has been opened for a new champ — which could be Massachusetts resident...

Some Stoneham High School sports equipment returned

A high school in Massachusetts is starting to get some of its sports equipment back. While police say some of the items were stolen, the Stoneham High School Athletics Department is now saying it's a misunderstanding, and are still asking...

Here’s what safety measures are in place for the Celtics parade, including banned item list

Boston streets in celebration after Celtics win 18th NBA championshipBoston fans flooded the streets in droves to celebrate the Celtics' 18th NBA championship win, making them the team with the most championship wins.The Boston Celtics championship parade celebrating the...

Long haul: MBTA driver awarded world record for oldest train operator

If you've ridden the Blue Line in the last three decades, there's a chance you've taken a ride with a record-setter. Helen Antenucci, 81, has been operating trains in Boston since 1995. She was officially named the Guinness World Record's...
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Couple relocates record store from Boston to Northampton

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With an ever-changing retail landscape out in Boston, two record shop owners moved their store...
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