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Wife Of Boston Globe Reporter Drowns Off Cape Cod

Jenny Phillips, a documentary filmmaker, drowned Monday after jumping from her boat to swim to shore.

Cause Of Damaging Fire At Large Saugus Home Revealed

An estimated $750,000 in damage was caused and two firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion, fire officials said.

Are Some Boston Neighborhoods At Risk Of Becoming 'Chainified'?

The Boston City Councilors are considering amending a zoning law to avoid that - if neighborhood districts want it.

Schools Add 'Ms.' To Curriculum Amid Parent Concerns

A group of Arlington parents asked why the prefix was not included in lessons that taught "Mr." and "Mrs."

Protesters March Against Northeastern's Contract With ICE

Community activists took to Northeastern Wednesday in protest to a multi-million dollar research contract the school has with ICE.

Lexington Man Admits Role In Interstate Prostitution Ring

The 52-year-old was part of a network that ran multiple brothels in high-end apartments in Cambridge, Atlanta and eastern Virginia.

Autopsy Results In Norwood, Dedham Deaths Released

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was unable to determine the cause of death for Jeffrey Goldstein.

Salem Drivers Told To Brace For Five Weeks Of Heavy Traffic

Crews will be replacing a water main on Boston Street beginning Thursday.

'Skull' Found In Worcester: Reports

It was being reported that a human skull was found in a wooded area; turns out, it's not real. But it scared a bunch of people.

Toddler Loses Toe At Buzzards Bay Splash Pad

The splash park was closed Tuesday following the incident.

Chelmsford Business Holds Fundraiser To Remove 700 Flags

The American flag kerfuffle ended up raising money for a noble cause.

I-93 Road Rage Suspect ID'd Himself: MSP

Police said the man acknowledged it was him in the video.

Plymouth Man Killed In Pike Crash

A 32-year-old is dead following Tuesday's crash in Grafton.

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