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Funds pour in as man dies day before twins born; Coaches fired for drinking in front of players; Dead toddler's stepmother arrested; More.

Murderer Seeks Parole Again in 1986 Murder of Classmate

Rod Matthews has been behind bars for 30 years since he was convicted at the age of 14 in the murder of his classmate Shaun Ouillette in 1986. Tuesday morning he'll go before a parole board seeking freedom for the fourth time since his conviction.

MBTA Looking to Change Payment System

The days of consolidating Charlie Tickets and scrounging for loose change may be behind us in a matter of years, as the MBTA goes on the hunt for a new payment system.

Boston Marathon Bombing Movie has New Filming Location

Crews will be shooting scenes at this location for the bomber's Watertown capture after filmmakers were denied by Watertown.

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Man Dies Day Before His Kids Are Born; More Than $50,000 Raised

A man died unexpectedly in his home on Friday morning, a day before his wife was scheduled to have a cesarean section. A GoFundMe page for his family has received tens of thousands of dollars.

Youth Hockey Coaches Fired for Drinking in Front of Players

Two youth hockey coaches have been terminated for drinking alcohol in front of players after a game. The coaches drank beer in front of the kids after an early-morning Sunday game March 20.

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Stepmother of Dead Toddler Turns Self In

Police arrested the stepmother of a 3-year-old child who died after being found unresponsive in his father's home in February.

Alderman Reconsiders Vote; Hot Issue Not Settled

Woburn City Council voted Monday not to accept the order for special act legislation which would allow the Clapp School facility to be used by the Woburn Public Library and the James L. McKeown Boys & Girls Club, but now it seems that the issue may once again come before city council.

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