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MA News Recap: Dead Great White; Newscaster Emergency; Rare Comet

Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

The so-called “comet of the century” returned to the evening skies over Massachusetts this week.
The so-called “comet of the century” returned to the evening skies over Massachusetts this week. (Credits on photo.)

MASSACHUSETTS — If you've been unplugged from the news this week, have no fear! Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

MA Masseur Facing Assault Charges After 'Inappropriate Touching'

A 22-year-old Shrewsbury man has been arrested and is facing charges of indecent assault and battery after being accused of forcing one of his customers at an Auburn massage parlor to touch him inappropriately. >>>Read More.

MA Resident Fined For Projecting 'Trump 2024' On Town's Water Tower

A Hanson resident is being given the maximum daily fine after projecting a "Trump 2024" image onto Hanson's municipal water tower on High Street, according to a GoFundMe campaign and a statement from the town Saturday. >>> Read More.

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'Comet Of The Century' Appears In MA Skies

The so-called “comet of the century” returned to the evening skies over Massachusetts this week. >>>Read More.

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Boston News Anchor Hospitalized After Medical Emergency At Work

Channel 5 anchor Doug Meehan's job duties came to a halt Thursday after he suffered a medical emergency after a day at work, Meehan said in a Tiktok video Saturday. >>>Read More.

Great White Shark Found Dead On Cape Cod Beach

On Tuesday, Orleans police officials shared that they needed help from a local towing company after finding a great white shark washed ashore at a town beach. >>>Read More.

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