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‘Stranger Things’ star from Mass. delights staff at hometown coffee shop
‘Stranger Things’ star from Mass. delights staff at hometown coffee shop
His family has been visiting the shop since it opened in 2020.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
‘Stranger Things’ star from Mass. delights staff at hometown coffee shop
How Southwest Airlines’ new rule will affect plus-size passengers
How Southwest Airlines’ new rule will affect plus-size passengers
The new policy is set to be introduced early next year.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
How Southwest Airlines’ new rule will affect plus-size passengers
Icy roads, jackknifed tractor-trailer disrupt evening travel in Mass.: Here’s what to know
Icy roads, jackknifed tractor-trailer disrupt evening travel in Mass.: Here’s what to know
Winter storm warnings remain in effect until Wednesday morning with hazardous conditions expected throughout the evening.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Icy roads, jackknifed tractor-trailer disrupt evening travel in Mass.: Here’s what to know
Boston, Cambridge sue federal government over changes to homelessness funding
Boston, Cambridge sue federal government over changes to homelessness funding
Boston and Cambridge say changes to federal funding for homelessness programs could put thousands of people out on the streets.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Boston, Cambridge sue federal government over changes to homelessness funding
Homeland Security wants more travel bans on countries it claims flood ‘our nation with killers’
Homeland Security wants more travel bans on countries it claims flood ‘our nation with killers’
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted to X she wanted a full travel ban on "every damn country" flooding U.S. with "killers, leeches, and ... junkies."
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December 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Homeland Security wants more travel bans on countries it claims flood ‘our nation with killers’
Judge pauses deportation of Springfield man who says he was trafficked
Judge pauses deportation of Springfield man who says he was trafficked
While his application was still pending, he was told to self-deport along with his wife and daughter.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Judge pauses deportation of Springfield man who says he was trafficked
‘American Sniper’ actor is expecting a third baby
‘American Sniper’ actor is expecting a third baby
The actor showed off her baby bump while on the red carpet in London during the 2025 Fashion Awards.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:04 PM
‘American Sniper’ actor is expecting a third baby
Coastal flood statement issued for 7 Massachusetts counties for Wednesday
Coastal flood statement issued for 7 Massachusetts counties for Wednesday
At 12:47 p.m. on Tuesday, the National Weather Service released a coastal flood statement valid for Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Coastal flood statement issued for 7 Massachusetts counties for Wednesday
Wife recalls empty Thanksgiving as month-long search for missing husband continues
Wife recalls empty Thanksgiving as month-long search for missing husband continues
It's been one month since Leonard Mercury, a 57-year-old Westminster man, escaped from Heywood Hospital while under a legal psychiatric hold. His wife is desperate for answers, clinging to hope as the search drags on.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Wife recalls empty Thanksgiving as month-long search for missing husband continues
Coffee costs are sky-high, and here’s who’s paying the price.
Coffee costs are sky-high, and here’s who’s paying the price.
The cost of coffee in this Massachusetts city is nearly two-fold compared to the national average. Here's what happens next.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Coffee costs are sky-high, and here’s who’s paying the price.
After 22 years, Hungry Ghost Bread changing hands
After 22 years, Hungry Ghost Bread changing hands
Founders Jonathan Stevens and Cheryl Maffei say their last day will be Dec. 20. The bakery will close, reopening in March.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
After 22 years, Hungry Ghost Bread changing hands
Worcester to commemorate anniversary of devastating warehouse fire
Worcester to commemorate anniversary of devastating warehouse fire
The 1999 fire took the lives of six firefighters, known as the "Worcester 6."
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December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Worcester to commemorate anniversary of devastating warehouse fire
This possible 2028 presidential contender is Trump’s favorite Democrat
This possible 2028 presidential contender is Trump’s favorite Democrat
A governor from a key presidential battleground state could be President Donald Trump's favorite Democrat for 2028.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This possible 2028 presidential contender is Trump’s favorite Democrat
2B emails and 1.2B passwords have been compromised: How to check if yours is one of them
2B emails and 1.2B passwords have been compromised: How to check if yours is one of them
Here's how to check if your data has been leaked in a massive compilation of 2 billion emails and 1.2 billion passwords.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
2B emails and 1.2B passwords have been compromised: How to check if yours is one of them
Retail giant files lawsuit against Trump admin, asking for ‘full refund’
Retail giant files lawsuit against Trump admin, asking for ‘full refund’
The lawsuit focuses on tariffs that President Trump started placing on goods from several countries, including China, Mexico and Canada, earlier this year.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Retail giant files lawsuit against Trump admin, asking for ‘full refund’
‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams defense secretary over ‘violent’ use of character in meme
‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams defense secretary over ‘violent’ use of character in meme
The meme shows the cartoon turtle in military gear, firing a rocket-propelled grenade toward a drug smuggling vessel while standing in a helicopter.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
‘Franklin the Turtle’ publisher slams defense secretary over ‘violent’ use of character in meme
Pedestrian dies after fatal crash in Gloucester
Pedestrian dies after fatal crash in Gloucester
A pedestrian died after being struck by a pickup truck on Tuesday morning.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Pedestrian dies after fatal crash in Gloucester
In police interview, Brian Walshe struggled to explain disturbing Google searches
In police interview, Brian Walshe struggled to explain disturbing Google searches
When a police investigator told Brian Walshe his son's iPad searched "best ways to dispose of a human body," he offered little explanation.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
In police interview, Brian Walshe struggled to explain disturbing Google searches
900 set to be laid off as iconic Mass. brand shrinks, closes 20 stores
900 set to be laid off as iconic Mass. brand shrinks, closes 20 stores
Parent company Newell Brands plans to lay off workers and close stores nationwide as part of a new restructuring plan as this Mass. staple continues to scale down its operations.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
900 set to be laid off as iconic Mass. brand shrinks, closes 20 stores
Christmas tree lighting at ‘The X’ postponed because of weather
Christmas tree lighting at ‘The X’ postponed because of weather
A new date for the ceremony will be determined.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Christmas tree lighting at ‘The X’ postponed because of weather
Award-winning actor shares heartbreaking health update: ‘I can’t recognize anybody’
Award-winning actor shares heartbreaking health update: ‘I can’t recognize anybody’
The English actor shared a health update after being diagnosed with the degenerative eye condition in 2012.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Award-winning actor shares heartbreaking health update: ‘I can’t recognize anybody’
World Affairs Council to host talk on the future of nuclear weapons
World Affairs Council to host talk on the future of nuclear weapons
Reed specializes in global security and U.S. foreign policy. Until 2022, she taught political science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
World Affairs Council to host talk on the future of nuclear weapons
Popular ‘90s rock band honors late member at first show since his death
Popular ‘90s rock band honors late member at first show since his death
The musician died in October at the age of 48.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Popular ‘90s rock band honors late member at first show since his death
Holyoke crews respond to morning fire just hours after major apartment blaze
Holyoke crews respond to morning fire just hours after major apartment blaze
A fire has shut down High and Franklin Streets in Holyoke, and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Holyoke crews respond to morning fire just hours after major apartment blaze
Rapper dies at 26 after ‘incident’ at Florida hotel
Rapper dies at 26 after ‘incident’ at Florida hotel
He was reportedly staying at the hotel for 10 days before his death.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Rapper dies at 26 after ‘incident’ at Florida hotel