Nearby News: Legendary Local Journalist Dies; Nanny Jailed for Stealing Almost $300k; Town Sees Drunken Driving Spree

Bud Collins, 86, Dies

Bud Collins, whose trademark, thousand-watt, plaid pants with "matching" pastel shirts were only slightly less colorful than the beautifully styled sports writing that propelled him to journalism fame covering tennis both in print and broadcast, died Friday at his home in Brookline. He was 86.

Nanny Gets Sentenced for Stealing $281k

Stephanie Fox forged 65 checks worth $281,917. The money was used to purchase jewelry, including a diamond pendant necklace and three Movado watches, and to travel to places such as the Bahamas, Aruba, Hawaii, Newport, Disney, and Cape Cod.

Weymouth Police Arrest Five for Drunken Driving in 13 Hours

Police in Weymouth were busy Thursday and early Friday morning, arresting five people in a span of 13 hours for drunken driving.

Man Killed After Exiting Taxi

A 68-year-old Quincy man was killed by a taxi just as he got out of it. Police told WHDH that the victim got out of a taxi near 135 Quincy Ave. at about 2 p.m. Friday afternoon and was struck when the driver placed the vehicle in reverse.

Locally filmed Ghostbusters trailer released

How many spots do you recognize in the trailer to the newest Ghostbusters movie?

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