House Democrats will pursue a vote Wednesday on legislation that would steer another $245 million to the Massachusetts emergency shelter system while capping the maximum length of stay, a move they say will balance the immense demand for services with…
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Man hit, killed by car in Attleboro admitted to murdering wife in 1987
A man who was hit and killed by a car in Attleboro, Massachusetts, on Saturday murdered his wife over three decades ago, according to NBC affiliate WJAR.
Basil Bletsis, of Attleboro, turned himself into California police back in 1987 for the killin…
Delays reported on Green Line due to disabled train
A disabled train is causing delays on the MBTA’s Green Line on Tuesday morning.
The MBTA first reported around 10 a.m. that delays of 10 minutes could be expected due to a disabled train near Boylston. They said trains might stand by at stations.
About 15 minutes later, the T provided an update saying delays had increased to 20 minutes.
Riders can use the Orange Line for alternate service downtown, the MBTA said.
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Rare gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic, spotted just off Nantucket
A rarely seen gray whale, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean, was spotted last week swimming off the coast of Nantucket, according to the New England Aquarium.
The species has been extinct in the Atlantic for more than 200 years.
Aquarium scientists …
Should Mass. cannabis stores be allowed to sell lotto tickets?
A request from one marijuana store to be allowed to also sell Massachusetts Lottery tickets has sparked a broad conversation at the Cannabis Control Commission about where to draw the line on the sale of non-cannabis products as the legal marijuana in…
Storm to bring 1 to 3 inches of rain, flooding potential this week
A small area of low pressure moves up the east coast for Tuesday and this brings us scattered rain.
Our east, northeast breeze continues to keep drizzle, low clouds, fog and cool temperatures, especially across the coast and eastern New England giv…