Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Residents, Prepare: Northern Lights To Dazzle
A geomagnetic storm could push the aurora south over the Northeast tonight, according to NOAA.
William Hall, Patch Staff
William Hall, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
I'm so glad you're curious about me, because I'm curious about you and what's going on in your neighborhood. (Not in a creepy way, though.)
I cover a variety of eastern Massachusetts communities: Barnstable-Hyannis, Braintree, Falmouth, Framingham, Natick, Waltham and Woburn. Always interested in what's going on in these places, what might be going on in the future, and what you think is important to read about.
I've reported and edited news in Massachusetts, Maine and New York City. But I grew up in the Boston area, and my wife spent much of her childhood in Hyannis. So it's a joy to return to my roots and write about places I love.
Please drop me a line anytime at william.hall@patch.com.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Amid Public Pressure, Nestlé Exec Renegs On Framingham State Speech
One of the global food giant's most senior executives was scheduled to speak at the FSU commencement. Now he isn't.
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Framingham, MA|News|
After Regulatory Setback, 80 Framingham Biotech Workers Are Losing Their Jobs
Replimune Group failed to win regulatory approval for a new drug treating skin cancer, and the result is a total of more than 220 job cuts.
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Woburn, MA|News|
After Turndown Of Its New Drug, Biotech Company Triples Job Cuts
Replimune has again failed to win regulatory approval for a new drug treating skin cancer, and the result is more than 220 job cuts.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Sea Change Coming For Woods Hole Marine Science Institution: Report
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium, the oldest such institution in the U.S., has begun a sweeping redo.
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Natick, MA|News|
Natick Water Discoloration Is Part Of Routine Maintenance, Officials Say
The town is beginning the semiannual process of flushing out the municipal water system.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
10 Pounds Of Cocaine Seized, Hyannis Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges
Police arrested the suspect after a months-long investigation and executing three simultaneous search warrants.
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Waltham, MA|News|
FBI Sex-Crime Sting Nets Arrest Of Waltham Man, Charged With Enticing Minor: Report
The 65-year-old man formerly worked as a teacher for the public school system in Newton.
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Woburn, MA|News|
House Fire In Woburn Prompts 2 Alarms, Response From New Fire Truck
No injuries were reported, but flames broke through the roof of a home and created heavy smoke.
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Braintree, MA|News|
Hotel Guest Shot, Injured In Braintree: Police
The unidentified victim was in the hotel parking lot when he was shot Saturday evening.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
After Water Warning, H2O Is Safe To Drink, Falmouth Officials Say
The Falmouth Water Department had previously cautioned residents not to use water drawn from taps on or before April 7.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Fatal MA Car Crashes Down, Data Shows, But News Isn't All Good
A total of 352 people lost their lives in Massachusetts driving accidents last year, according to newly released federal statistics.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
After Decades-Run On Cape, Namesake Chip Factory Is Gone For Good
Cape Cod Chips, which began in downtown Hyannis, has ceased operations on Cape Cod and now makes those snacks far from Massachusetts.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Despite Snow And Rain, 'Significant' Drought Continues On Cape
The peninsula is the thirstiest part of Massachusetts, and officials are urging water conservation measures.
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Woburn, MA|News|
Viciously Attacked By Dog, A Man And His Pet Are Saved By Woburn Workers: Reports
The dog assaulted and bit the man and his Labrador retriever as they were walking. Nearby DPW workers rushed to help.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
2 Crashes Close Roads In Falmouth
A vehicle accident Thursday afternoon and another overnight forced police to shut down roads in East Falmouth and near Woods Hole.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Aging Sewer Lines Mean Driver Delays In Hyannis
The work will require lane closures and other restrictions over nearly a month, Barnstable officials said.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Cape Cod's Jail Has New Leader With Big-City Experience
Ned McCormick began his job Thursday as superintendent of the Buzzards Bay facility.
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Drinks, Food, Ice At Risk Of Contamination In Falmouth
The Falmouth Water Department said one of its municipal wells tested positive for a 'fecal indicator.'
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Some Of The Biggest Bets In US Are Being Made By Massachusetts Lottery Players
New data shows players in Massachusetts spend far more on lottery tickets than those in other states do.
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