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The .25-caliber pistol is shorter than a standard ball point pen.

Itty-Bitty Pistol Snatched During Search At Boston Logan Airport Size doesn't matter to the TSA. A passenger was nabbed on Saturday, March 23, trying to bring a .25 caliber pistol shorter than a ballpoint pen through security. Regardless of its size, it's still illegal to bring a gun in a carr…

Felicity Coleman was killed at an Independence Day celebration in 2020 after a fight broke out and a man fired multiple shots into a crowd of people. He was convicted of her death last week.

Man Who Killed Mom Of 1 At July 4th Party In Boston Gets Up To 20 Years In Prison: DA A 26-year-old Boston man found guilty of shooting a woman at an Independence Day celebration in 2020 was sentenced to up to 20 years behind bars on Monday, March 25, authorities said. Kristian Maraj was convicted by a jury on Feb. 9 i…

The restaurants boasted several positive reviews on Yelp.

Asian Restaurant Closes 3 Locations Somerville, Boston, Woburn: Report Grainmaker, a popular chain of Asian restaurants has closed all of its locations, according to a new report. Boston Restaurant Talk said they received a tip about the closures in Somerville's Davis Square, Downtown Crossing in Bo…

She's accused of taking the money using a money order scheme 70 times.

Mass Postal Worker Embezzled $19K From Post Office: Feds A former United States Postal Service employee in Massachusetts is accused of stealing nearly $20,000 in cash with a money order scam, federal authorities said. Christine Hedges, 46, of Brockton, was charged with one count of theft of…

They are accused of firing into a car multiple times that had three teenagers inside. One died and another suffered severe injuries in the attack, prosecutors said.

Cold Case: 2 Charged With 30-Year-Old Killing Of Teenager In Central Mass Two men have been charged with the fatal shooting of a teenager in 1993 in Worcester County, authorities announced on Monday, March 25. Robert D’Lucca, 49, and Lawrence Calafell, 51, of Gardner, were indicted on one count of murd…

* Here's Timing For New Round Of Rain * A midweek system that will bring a new round of rain and showers will follow a dry, windy start to the first full week of spring.

System Bringing New Round Of Rain Will Follow Dry, Windy Start To Week: 5-Day Forecast A dry, blustery start to the first full week of spring will be followed by a midweek system that will bring a new round of rain and showers.After a chilly morning on Monday, March 25 with wind-chill value temperatures in the teens and 20s,…

The Massachusetts State Lottery paid several million dollars on Friday after multiple major winners claimed prizes.

2 $1M Lottery Tickets Sold In Mass; 2 $100K Tickets Sold At Same Chelsea Store Two $1 million lottery tickets were sold across Massachusetts on Friday, March 22, along with three $100,000 tickets — two of which were bought at the same store. The $1 million tickets were purchased in Dorchester at Nouria Ener…

Firefighters arrived at the home around 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning to flames shooting out of the first-floor windows.

Newton Duplex Fire Kills 1, 3 Others Rescue Burning Home A man and a cat were killed after a fire tore through a duplex in Newton on Sunday morning, March 24, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the blaze at 1243 Walnut St. around 8:30 a.m. and saw flames pouring through the …

* Geomagnetic Storm Hits Northern US * A severe geomagnetic storm is now affecting the Earth. Here's what it means, and what to know.

Major Geomagnetic Storm Now Affecting Northern US: Here's What To Know A severe geomagnetic storm is now affecting over of the northern United States.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Sunday afternoon, March 24 the G4 electromagnetic storm had developed.

* Scam Alert * Police are warning of an uptick in scammers hoping to take advantage of the warmer spring weather.

Don't Fall For It: Driveway Paving Scams On Rise Police are warning of an uptick in scammers hoping to take advantage of the warmer spring weather.Each year, agencies across the country see an increase in complaints about fraudsters who bait homeowners with driveway paving services, acco…

* Blustery Conditions Linger After Storm With New System On Track In Coming Days * Here's the five-day forecast.

Blustery Conditions Linger After Weekend Storm With New System On Track In Coming Days Bright and blustery conditions will mark the second half of the weekend after a potent storm dumped a widespread 3 inches or more of rain throughout the region, leading to localized flooding.Wind gusts during the storm topped out between 3…

* Eye of the Storm * Here's the projected timing for the heaviest rain and strongest winds from a potent storm system sweeping through the region on the first weekend of spring.

Here's Timing For Heaviest Rain, Strongest Winds From Storm Now Sweeping Through Region A potent storm sweeping through the region is bringing heavy rain causing localized flooding and gusty winds that may lead to scattered power outages during the first weekend of spring.Rainfall is picking up in intensity across t…

The crash happened on Route 3 around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21.

Driver Killed In Rollover Crash In Weymouth ID'd Police have identified a 60-year-old as the man who was killed in a crash on Thursday evening, March 22. Patrick Mulligan, of Weymouth, was pronounced dead at South Shore Hospital following the crash on Route 3 around 6:30 p.m., …

The man walked into a Concord building and said he had found a gr***de in his trunk.

'There's A Gr***de In My Car': Man's Comment Spark Response In Concord — More Dud Than Deadly A man prompted a full response from multiple police and firefighter agencies after he walked into a building and reported that he had found a gr***de in the trunk of his car. First responders and members of multiple bomb squads rushed…

The 27-year-old vanished on March 14.

Central Mass Woman Missing More Than Week Found Dead The remains of a 27-year-old Worcester County woman who went missing more than a week ago were found on Thursday, March 21. Olivia Colby, of Westborough, vanished on March 14, sparking a near-statewide search. The Worcester Count…

* Shell Closures * One of the nation's major oil companies says it will close 1,000 gas stations.

Shell To Close 1,000 Gas Stations: Here's Why, Company Says One of the nation's major oil companies says it will close 1,000 gas stations.Shell made the announcement in its 2024 Energy Transition Strategy report, saying the measure is “in response to customer needs” and aimed at reallocat…

* Flood Threat Rises For Gusty Storm Headed To Region * Here's how much rainfall to expect, and how high wind gusts will be, along with the five-day forecast.

Flood Threat Increases For Potent Storm With Heavy Rainfall, Gusty Winds Taking Aim At Region The threat of flooding has increased from a potent new storm taking aim at Northeast.The timing for the system is late Friday night, March 22 into late Saturday night, March 23. A widespread 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rainfall is now expected, w…

* AG Eyeing Trump Properties * New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken the first step toward seizing former President Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate, according to a report.

NY Attorney General Begins Process To Seize Trump’s Estate, Golf Course: Report New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken the first step toward seizing former President Donald Trump’s golf course and private estate, CNN reports.Lawyers from James’ office registered New York’s $454 million civil judgment agains…

He grabbed a lottery ticket when he stopped to buy water and walked away a millionaire.

$1M Lottery Winner: Stop For Bottle Of Water Helps Mass Man Land Lottery Jackpot A Massachusetts man is a lot richer after he decided to stop to buy a bottle of water recently and snagged a scratch-off ticket along with it. The ticket was worth $1 million. Kyle Laffin, of Hanover, won the seven-figure jackpot play…

* New Storm Takes Aim At Northeast * The first weekend of spring will see a potent storm system sweep through the region, with widespread rain that could cause flooding, gusty winds, and a wintry mix farther inland.

Latest Update: Potent Storm Will Bring Gusty Winds, Heavy Rain That Could Cause Flooding A potent storm on track for the first weekend of spring will bring widespread heavy rain that could cause flooding, gusty winds that could lead to power outages, and a mix of snow and sleet farthest inland.Ahead of the arrival of the syste…

Police found more than 280 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone when he was arrested in 2022, the prosecutor said.

Lynn Man Who Shared Child P**n Of Kids Younger Than 12 Sentenced To Prison: Feds A Lynn man who admitted to having and sharing child sexual abuse material online was sentenced to five years behind bars this week, federal authorities said.  Ever Edilberto Zuniga Ramirez, 35, who pleaded guilty to distribution…

* Heavy Travel Conditions Expected For Eclipse Weekend * Ahead of the most visible solar eclipse in a hundred years, officials are giving safety tips to those who are choosing to travel for the event.

Heavy Travel Expected For Upcoming Solar Eclipse: Here Are Tips For Smooth Trip If you're making travel plans to view the upcoming total solar eclipse in the Northeast United States, you're certainly not alone. The total solar eclipse, which will occur on Monday afternoon, April 8, will involve the moon passing b…

"The feelings of being ashamed, dirty, and worthless are ten times worse when caused by someone who was previously in a position of power," one of the victims wrote to the court.

'My Life Was Forever Changed': Women R***d By Ex-MBTA Officer Talk Impact At His Sentencing A former MBTA transit police officer was sentenced to four to six years in prison this week after a jury found him guilty of ra**ng two women more than a decade ago. The victims told the court that the trauma of that night has stayed with …

* Unlicensed Contractor Nabbed By Police * Authorities have released details about an unlicensed contractor from who was taken into custody after performing substandard work at two homes.

Dorchester Man Performs Contracting Work At Homes Without License: Police Authorities have released more details about two unlicensed contractors from Massachusetts and New York who were taken into custody after performing substandard work at two homes. The two suspects were arrested on Tuesday, March 19 fo…

Never let anyone tell you your dreams can't come true.

Holliston Lottery Winner Dreamt Of Winning Jackpot, 6 Months Later She Did Don't let anyone tell you your dreams can't come true. A Middlesex County woman is hundreds of thousands of dollars richer after she dreamt of winning the lottery and then did it.Patricia Harris, of Holliston, won $25,000 a year for life i…

* Snow Chance Increases For New Storm Headed To Northeast * Here's the projected timing and areas where some white stuff is expected.

Chances Increase New Storm Will Bring Snow To Parts Of Northeast: Here's Latest Timing Spring has sprung, but the chances have increased that a new storm taking aim at the region will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain to the Northeast.Ahead of the arrival of the system this weekend, the first full day of spring on Wednesd…

* Body Pulled From Charles River * A man whose body was pulled from the Charles River has been identified as a local resident.

Man Pulled From Charles River ID'd As Local Resident A man whose body was pulled from the Charles River has been identified as a local resident.Massachusetts State Police patrols responded to the Boston side of the Charles River, a short distance east of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge after…

* Here's What To Expect After Spring Has Sprung * Winter-like weather will linger, with snow and sleet in parts of the Northeast. Here's the five-day forecast.

Winter-Like Weather Will Follow Start Of Spring With Snow, Sleet In Spots At Times The start of spring will be followed by a series of cold fronts that will bring separate rounds of gusty showers with wintry precipitation possible at times in some portions of the region.Skies will be mostly sunny on Tuesday, March 19 on …