Grinch Busted Trying Steal Christmas From MA Town: Patch PM

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This Guy Just Can't Help Himself...

The Newton man who was once convicted of stealing a laptop from the law school he was attending, and then who walked into the court clerk's office and changed the verdict from "guilty" to "not guilty" himself ( spoiler alert: he didn't graduate and he went to jail) is facing new charges.

A Real Grinch Tried To Steal Christmas: Police

Gas, Water Breaks Put Town In Tizzy

It was just a mess for one North Shore town today.

Mass. Man Gets 15 Minutes Of Fame

Nick Roberts wanted to surprise his girlfriend with photos that prominently featured his "dad bod."

Student Injects Himself With Epipen During Health Class

The 11-year-old student was the victim of a mix-up.

MidiCi Pizza Coming To MA

The Neapolitan pizza chain is bringing its first New England location to a popular plaza.

Regis College Rape Suspect Indicted

A Peabody man has been indicted for allegedly raping and strangling a woman at Regis College in September.

Teacher-Student Relationship Case Going Federal

A woman identified as Jane Doe says officials did not perform their duty as mandated reporters when they had reason to suspect an inappropriate relationship between a now-former teacher the woman, who was 17 when the relationship allegedly started.

Tewksbury Police Bid Farewell To Special Companion

Ernie Boch Jr Plays Secret Santa For Toys "R" Us Shoppers

Boch is one of two silent donors helping families at the Dedham store this holiday season.

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