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Children found dead in Mass. home died from asphyxia, drug intoxication, ME says |LINK IN BIO
Two children who were found murdered in their Wellesley, Massachusetts, home died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced.

ALT Two children who were found murdered in their Wellesley, Massachusetts, home died from mechanical asphyxia and acute intoxication, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner announced.

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Today, in the trial of Matthew Farwell, a detective testified that he said a problem he was having with a woman would "take care of itself." He's accused of killing Sandra Birchmore in 2021.
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Six people are charged in connection with arranging "hundreds of sham marriages" with the goal of helping individuals obtain immigration benefits.
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Off-duty Boston officer justified in 2025 fatal shooting at Chick-fil-A, DA says |LINK IN BIO
Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden says an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in the 2025 fatal shooting of Lemark Jaramillo at a Chick-fil-A.

ALT Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden says an off-duty Boston police officer was justified in the 2025 fatal shooting of Lemark Jaramillo at a Chick-fil-A.

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Mass. voters want a gas tax holiday; lawmakers seem ready to kill the idea |LINK IN BIO
New poll data shows Mass. voters back a gas tax holiday; So why do House lawmakers seem ready to leave the plan out of a major spending package?

ALT New poll data shows Mass. voters back a gas tax holiday; So why do House lawmakers seem ready to leave the plan out of a major spending package?

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Yes or no? All Massachusetts voters face these major decisions in this year's record-tying nine ballot questions. At our link in bio, find a guide to what your vote could change for our state.
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With our poll indicating that people are feeling down about the economy and the direction of this country, why do you think that top local political leaders largely escape the negativity? Dive into the poll data at our link in bio.
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Should Lindsay Clancy face a second murder trial? The answer from our new poll may surprise you... check our link in bio for more
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Juvenile hospitalized after being hit by car |LINK IN BIO
A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Dorchester, and Boston police say the driver stayed at the scene.

ALT A juvenile was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Dorchester, and Boston police say the driver stayed at the scene.

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Rare sight: Gray heron documented in Maine for first time ever |LINK IN BIO
Gray herons usually live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and have only been documented in North America a few times.

ALT Gray herons usually live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean and have only been documented in North America a few times.

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Farwell trial continues with psychologists, hairstylist set to testify |LINK IN BIO
More witnesses are set to testify in Matthew Farwell’s trial after testimony centered on a phone call to Stoughton police dispatch.

ALT More witnesses are set to testify in Matthew Farwell’s trial after testimony centered on a phone call to Stoughton police dispatch.

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A Methuen man says he will not press charges against a group of teens who allegedly attacked him on the Rail Trail if they do one thing for him.
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Boston police are investigating after multiple cars were vandalized overnight in South Boston, with windows smashed on several vehicles.
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Day 6 of the Matthew Farwell trial wrapped up on Tuesday. Here's what you missed.
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Lawrence City Council votes no-confidence in embattled mayor |LINK IN BIO
Lawrence council votes no-confidence in Mayor Brian DePeña as he faces federal charges and refuses to resign.

ALT Lawrence council votes no-confidence in Mayor Brian DePeña as he faces federal charges and refuses to resign.

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Ballot question 5: Future state revenue growth limits for Mass. |LINK IN BIO
Voters are being asked whether the state’s ability to increase revenue should be capped with a formula based on wage growth, and whether any excess money should be returned to residents.

ALT Voters are being asked whether the state’s ability to increase revenue should be capped with a formula based on wage growth, and whether any excess money should be returned to residents.

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A former Stoughton Police dispatcher testifies about a key phone call he took in the days leading up to Sandra Birchmore’s death.
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Thin in trenches, Patriots get ready for the Bears. @JoshBrogadirTV
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Police seek 'cowardly' Methuen Rail Trail assault suspects |LINK IN BIO
Methuen police are asking for help identifying juveniles on e-bikes accused of attacking a victim on the Rail Trail.

ALT Methuen police are asking for help identifying juveniles on e-bikes accused of attacking a victim on the Rail Trail.

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Defense seeks to move trial in deadly Apple Store crash case |LINK IN BIO
The driver charged in connection with a deadly 2022 crash at a Massachusetts Apple Store is arguing that his case should be moved to ensure a fair trial.

ALT The driver charged in connection with a deadly 2022 crash at a Massachusetts Apple Store is arguing that his case should be moved to ensure a fair trial.

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