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Dead For 28 Minutes, A Homeless Man Saved His Life: Patch PM

Also: 'Staggering' drug haul in one of longest wiretap investigations in state history; School apologizes for feminist group's letter; More.

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Drug Bust Nabs 'Staggering' Among Of Fentanyl, Cartel Associates

One of the longest wiretap investigations in MA history yielded an incredible haul.

He Was Dead For 28 Minutes; A Homeless Man Saved His Life

George Dakin Jr. was dead before he hit the ground; his family has raised thousands of dollars to thank the homeless man who saved his life.

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Man 'Doing Some Crazy (Expletive)' In Salem Gets Reduced Charges

The jogger who allegedly saw the man with his pants down, holding a large sex toy and "doing some crazy (expletive)," did not give his name to police.

Longfellow Bridge Reopening Announced

Gov. Charlie Baker made the announcement during the Boston Chamber of Commerce's annual breakfast Thursday.

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School Apologizes For Feminist Group's Letter To Coffee Chain

"As a diverse, beautiful group of young people who do not all look busty and blonde, we feel strongly that the image you're portraying highlights only one stereotypical type of beauty and fails to promote quality," the letter reads.

Friends Of Public Gardens To Protest Back Bay Digital Billboards

MBTA Illuminated Outdoor Signs will not add to the neighborhood, argue the advocacy group.

'Peeping Tom' Is On The Move

Police say residents from multiple towns have reported seeing a man lurking in their back or side yards.

Customer Credited With Apprehending Gas Station Robbery Suspect

The unnamed man fought and then helped a clerk hold down Shane Ripley-O'Neil, 21, of Woburn, following Tuesday's failed robbery attempt.

Werner Hertzog Comes To Brookline's Coolidge Theatre

Werner Hertzog, the legendary filmmaker, will be honored tonight at the Coolidge.

Melrose's Zwirko Is Ready To Move The City And Himself Forward

He admits he would have rather been president of the board a few weeks earlier, but Mike Zwirko said he is thrilled to be where he is now.

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