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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (703+ words) The agency reported the June 9 incident to U. S. Park Police, said Frank Lands, deputy director of operations for the park service. Lands'made the statement'in a court document filed late Wednesday as part of a lawsuit filed by a nonprofit organization to…...
Driver dead in wrong-way crash in Northborough
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (278+ words) One person was killed and another injured Wednesday in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 290 in Northborough, authorities said. Multiple 911 calls flooded in shortly before 9 p. m. reporting a serious crash ahead of Exit 27 on I-290 eastbound, the Northborough Fire Department said in a…...
After a tense process, City Council accepts Wu's amended budget. Here's what to know.
25+ min ago (899+ words) On Wednesday, the Boston City Council accepted Mayor Michelle Wu's amended budget proposal for the next fiscal year, which begins next week. The adoption of the $4. 9 billion budget marks the end of a contentious budget season where emotions often ran…...
Boston has one of the best free attractions in America, according to USA Today readers
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (332+ words) Boston's famous brick path was just named among the best free attractions in America. USA Today just released a list of the10 best free attractions in America, part of its2026 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards, and Boston's Freedom Trailranked No. 7. Visitors on the…...
Metal manufacturer to build third Massachusetts plant, bringing over 1, 000 jobs
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (203+ words) The advanced metal manufacturer Vulcan Forms is expanding its facilities in Devens, creating over 1, 000 new jobs." Vulcan Forms uses industrial metal 3 D printers, machining equipment, and automated production systems to produce parts for industries including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and consumer…...
Dusty Rhodes, executive director of Sail Boston, on what it takes to bring the tall ships to Boston
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (577+ words) Dusty Rhodes is proud to be known as "the tall ship lady" in Boston. The Pennsylvania-native from Weston has brought the majestic vessels to Boston four times during her long, trailblazing career in marketing and event planning. And her fifth…...
July 4 fireworks in Massachusetts (2026): Full list of towns, times, and rain dates
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (420+ words) Summer is here, and with it comes a steady stream of fireworks " most of which are in honor of Fourth of July, and many of which are on July 4. Fireworks displays in towns across Massachusetts will be held every weekend…...
More of Michael Proctor's slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (365+ words) A newly unsealed batch of messages from Michael Proctor's cellphone shows the ex-trooper casually tossing out racial slurs with the same nonchalance he used to describe his favorite Nirvana track or go-to Dunkin' breakfast sandwich." Dating back more than a…...
Readers share Boston's top attractions and Ogunquit's best spots
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (258+ words) Welcome back to Scenic Six. Plenty of people are mixing their love of sports and travel in Boston right now for the World Cup. With so many Boston visitors, I asked readers for their must-see attractions. Readers have also shared…...
After a devastating fire, South End condo owners say over $800, 000 went missing
11+ hour, 39+ min ago (594+ words) After a fire broke out in a Worcester Square condo building in the South End, rendering it unlivable, the trustees relied on their property management firm to manage the insurance funds needed to repair and restore it. But, as construction…...