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This Photo Has 'Destroyed' Massachusetts Biz Owner: Patch PM

Also: Man barricaded in burning home found dead; Two charged as dog dies in hot car at commuter rail parking lot; More.

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A Photo With Trump Has 'Destroyed' This MA Business Brand

The owner says he's embarrassed and wouldn't have gone if he knew what President Trump was doing, but social media has yet to forgive him.

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SWAT Standoff In Inferno Results In 1 Dead

A man was found dead inside a burning home Monday after engaging in an hours-long standoff with police, authorities said. Elsewhere in the state, an earlier standoff involving multiple people resulted in one in custody.

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Sad Scene At Commuter Rail Parking Lot

Nigil, a 3-year-old French bulldog, was found dead after police said he was left for more than five hours in a car on a warm day. Two have been charged with animal cruelty.

Man Shot After Allegedly Saying He Wanted To Kill Police

A suspect who allegedly talked about killing police officers was shot by an officer in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney's office.

After Death, Who's Got Mail?

A Massachusetts man died in 2006. His family wanted to access his Yahoo email account. The state's highest court ruled today.

'Junkies': Official Who Will Decide Fate Of Detox Center Comments On Facebook

Daniel Veerman says the comment on his Facebook page has nothing to do with the controversial drug treatment center proposal in Wilmington.

Massachusetts Has A New Most Popular Halloween Candy

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I've Got Bridge News To Sell Ya

The Zakim Bridge is going to be closed overnight this week for inspections. Also, bridge work down on Route 3 in Braintree is done early.

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