The bear was spotted Saturday.
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Plus, Massachusetts is one of the best places to have a baby and a team of students study whale mucus to see how it may determine stress.
The Bay State was ranked No. 8 on WalletHub's "Best and Worst States to Have a Baby" survey.
Plus, a driver crashed into a Marshalls in Bedford and the Mass. Gaming Commission is holding casino talks this week.
Plus, a drunk man allegedly assaults children in a playground and another man is charged for drunk driving for fifth time.
The best time to see it is Monday at about 9:30 p.m.
Plus, 1.2 million residents were compromised by data thefts last year and Plymouth Police finds child porn, guns and mass murder plan.
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Lightning reportedly hit a home on Buckingham Drive Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued Saturday afternoon by the National Weather Service.
The warning was in effect Saturday until 5:15 p.m.
Heavy rain and severe storms are in the forecast as a cold front moves across New England.
The Target breach accounted for nearly 80 percent of those affected by data thefts last year.
Plus, a citation was dropped against a man who created a Transformers police car and the Charles River gets a positive water quality rating.
Voluntary restrictions will remain in effect until Oct. 31.
Plus, CVS is changing its name and ending tobacco sales and police in multiple communities are looking for the public's help.
Plus, local kids help rescue an injured swan and a state tax amnesty program kicks off.
Heat index values were also expected to soar Tuesday afternoon.
Plus, two plead guilty in 2010 shooting and man charged with sex trafficking of teen.
The ship is entering a dry dock for a planned 3-year restoration period following the Aug. 29 voyage.
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Despite fare hikes, ridership has increased, according to data released by the MBTA Friday.
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Plus, what to do if you see a dog in a hot car and a former local official was found guilty of heroin possession.
The Animal Rescue League has offered a list of tips on how to keep animals safe during the warmer days of summer.
Plus, the new Assembly Square MBTA station has an opening date and police seize 1,500 grams of heroin.
Plus, there's a new Patriots scratch ticket and Zagat says Cambridge has the burger in the area.
Service was temporarily interrupted Tuesday morning, the town said.
This cat went missing near Morning Glory Circle in Chelmsford earlier this month.
Massachusetts citizens may be excluded from federal facilities while the state navigates the new "REAL ID" law.
Plus, "Good Will Hunting" showing benefits suicide prevention and doctors recommend schools delay start to later in the morning.
A report on women's equality in the Bay State showed mixed results.
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Plus, dog owners warned after canine parvovirus outbreak and hero rescues toddlers who fell in reservoir.
Snowfall will be below average, however.
Plus, Wellesley puts into place a boil water notice and Brookline police commended for defusing a potentially "deadly" traffic stop.
Plus, a new bill looks to protect victims of domestic violence and their pets and a local chief addresses the "militarization" of police.
Anyone with information can contact Westford Animal Control at 978-692-4574 or animalcontrol@westfordma.gov.