Tin Foil, Tomato Cans Prompt Bomb Squad, Evacuations: Patch PM

Also: Major MIT breakthrough could restore memories for Alzheimer's patients; Longtime congresswoman won't seek reelection; More.

Posted Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 4:22 pm ET

Happy Wednesday. Here are today's top stories.

Tomato cans and tin foil? Questions remain after the State Police bomb squad was called in for another bomb scare in this town.

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas has announced that she will not seek re-election, saying it is her time to go.

An MIT breakthrough might help restore memories of those with Alzheimer's.

Scott Lennon has wanted to be Newton's mayor since he was 15. Here's his shot.

One of the most beloved Patriots of all-time retired this morning. Patch was at Gillette to capture the scene.

Multiple shark sightings have been reported off Cape Cod in recent days, including one this morning that forced swimmers out of the water.

Crime time: An Attleboro man is charged with threatening to blow up Gillette Stadium ... Four suspects are wanted for an armed home invasion in Waltham, police say ... A Brookline teen was arrested. Now police want to return stolen items ... Do you recognize this duo wanted for shoplifting in this Stoughton store?

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