Crime & Safety

3 Firefighters Hospitalized In Level 3 Hazmat Scare: Patch PM

Also: Four-alarm fire rips through auto body shop; Postal worker indicted for thousands of pieces of undelivered mail; More.

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Congress Street Building Evacuated In Boston's Financial District

Fire officials said three firefighters were taken to the hospital complaining of dizziness after investigating the level 3 hazmat situation.

Postal Worker Indicted For Undelivered Mail Found In Weymouth

Thousands of undelivered pieces of mail were found in the back of an SUV.

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4-Alarm Medford Fire Rips Through Auto Body Shop

The fire at a Mystic Avenue business sent heavy smoke billowing into the sky Wednesday morning.

These 3 Troopers Face Up To 10 Years Each

"Let me be clear that today's charges are the beginning and not the end of this federal investigation," said US Attorney Andrew Lelling during a morning press conference.

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Inspection Reports Show Widespread Problems At Beverly Daycare

Among the most serious violations was an inability to maintain required staffing levels for the safety of children at the Learning Zone.

North End's Battle Over Starbucks

You can probably guess how many of the locals feel.

Dighton Teen Shot, Killed; Another Teen Arrested

The 17-year-old victim was a student at Dighton-Rehoboth.

Goose Has Priceless Reaction To ARL Rescue In Arlington

Dog Found In Conditions 'Beyond Explanation' Expected To Make It

Brandy is going to pull through, according to the woman who found her.

It's A Bird! It's A Plane! No, It Was A Helicopter, FAA Says

The FAA said a low-flying aircraft spotted over Tewksbury Tuesday was a helicopter, not a passenger plane as many residents contend.

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