Crime & Safety

MA Passing On $1.6 Billion Power Bill: Patch PM

Also: Arrest could point to bigger issues at this town's DPW; City to warn residents of ICE raids; Fentanyl ring at Kennedy home; More.

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Massachusetts Is In High-Risk Area For Falling Space Station

But so is, like, the entire rest of the country.

Arrest Points To Bigger Problems In Winchester DPW

Court records and police reports suggest that "several" Winchester DPW employees may be abusing and addicted to prescription opiates.

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City Hotline To Report ICE Raids Launches This Month

The text message service will provide immediate notice of federal immigration raids in Somerville.

Massachusetts Passes On $1.6 Billion Power Deal

The 192-mile Northern Pass project was set to bring hydropower from Canada to Massachusetts through New Hampshire.

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Best Pizza In The Country Coming To Burlington Mall

Frank Pepe will open its second Greater Boston location on April 5 in the Burlington Mall space previously occupied by Uno Pizzeria.

Fentanyl Ring At Cape Cod Kennedy Home: Leaders Sentenced

Police said Troy Monteiro and Trevor Rose ran a fentanyl ring out of a Hyannisport home belonging to the Kennedy family.

Father-Daughter Duo Charged With Fentanyl Possession

The Stoughton daughter allegedly had 10 bags of fentanyl inside her bra.

Gronkowski Home Break-In Suspect Held On $1,000 Cash Bail

Eric Tyrrell pleaded not guilty to two counts of receiving stolen property worth more than $250.

Boston Red Sox Opening Day 2018: Broadcast Information, Matchup

Thursday afternoon marks the beginning of the 2018 Red Sox campaign. Here's a quick catch-up.

Self Driving Cars Can Hit The Road Again In Boston

Boston leaders gave the self driving car companies in the Seaport District a green light to start testing again.

Suspect Allegedly Poops Pants During Arrest Struggle

Sorry, there really just isn't another way to say it.

John Hancock To Say Goodbye To Seaport, Hello Again To Back Bay

John Hancock is returning its headquarters back to the Back Bay.

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