Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Boston News Anchor Hospitalized After Medical Emergency At Work
"Life moves pretty fast," Doug Meehan said in a short video, which was seemingly filmed from a hospital bed Saturday afternoon.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
- New York City, NY
Cailin is a writer, reporter, editor, host, and Hofstra University alum with a love of people and places and a passion for storytelling.
She was born in Philadelphia before spending her childhood living in various towns in North Carolina, Florida, and New Jersey — then back to Pennsylvania. She now lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her identical twin sister and a bearded dragon named Echo.
Cailin joined Patch in 2022 and covers stories nationally, with a focus on the Northeast.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Comet Of The Century' Appears In MA Skies: Last Chance To See It
The comet should be visible to the naked eye in the coming days, but binoculars or a telescope give a better view.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
MA Masseur Facing Assault Charges After 'Inappropriate Touching'
The man, Guangyo Gao, worked at Zhu Relaxation DBA Health Spa on Southbridge Street.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Boat Launch Open At Gorham Pond After Erosion Damage Repairs
The ramp has been resurfaced with open-cell concrete pavers to protect against future damage, according to officials.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Woman Carried 4 Miles After Injury On NH Hiking Trail
The woman, identified as Anna Meier, 33, of Boston, set off around 8 a.m. Saturday for a solo hike in New Hampshire.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Greater Hartford, CT|News|
CT Man Facing Murder Charges After Deadly Hartford Shooting
The accused, from New London, is being held on a $2 million bond on charges including murder in connection with a Manchester man's death.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Meet Archie, Wayland Police Department's New Comfort Dog
Archie, an 8-month-old labrador retriever, has been training to be a comfort dog for months. Now is his time to shine.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|News|
2 Young Women Injured, 1 Critically, In Waterbury Hit And Run: Reports
The women, ages 21 and 22, were hit along with two vehicles on Walnut Avenue just after 9 p.m. Thursday.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA News Recap: Hospital Abandoned; Cop Indicted; Huge Pumpkin En Route
Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Girl, 15, Attacked In Bathroom Stall At Boston's Museum Of Science
A 24-year-old Somerville man has been arrested in connection with the attack and is being held pending a dangerousness hearing Friday.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
2 Charged As Bristol Club Suspected To Have Been Used For Prostitution
The case began in January when Bristol police said they received "numerous complaints" about "Aqua After Dark" in Bristol.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
After Being Overpaid $164K, CT DOC Employee To Spend Years Paying Back
An employee who opted for an annual $3,032 holiday compensatory time payment, erroneously received 54 bi-weekly payments totaling $163,729.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Ethel Kennedy, RFK's Widow, Dead At 96
Ethel Kennedy, 96, died exactly a week after she suffered a stroke in her sleep, her grandson said in a statement on X.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
'Severe' Geomagnetic Storm Means Aurora May Be Seen Up North
The storm watch alert says the aurora may become visible over much of the northern half of the country.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Former Billerica Cop Indicted On Charges Of Rape Of A Child
On Dec. 14, the Billerica Police Department contacted the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, which opened a criminal investigation.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
The 'Official Pumpkin Of Boston' Is Arriving Next Week
The pumpkin's arrival at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday will precede the market's annual Harvest Party on Oct. 17.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Ansonia Man Facing Charges In Lengthy Child Porn Investigation
Michael Bernaud, 27, is being held on a $150,000 bond and will appear in Derby Superior Court Wednesday for arraignment.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
54 McDonald's Locations In MA To Donate Funds To School Athletics
The one-day event on Thursday is the first-of-its-kind collective effort to raise money for sports through McDonald's app sales.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
5 Killed In Plane Crash On Catalina Island
The plane crashed around 8 p.m. Tuesday on Catalina Island. The pilot and all passengers died in the crash.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Ethel Kennedy, RFK's Widow, Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke
Ethel Kennedy, 96, suffered a stroke in her sleep Thursday morning, her grandson said in a statement on X Wednesday.
Cailin Loesch, Patch Staff
