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Authorities identify woman found dead in Quincy Center
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (84+ words) QUINCY ‒ The Norfolk County District Attorney's Office has identified the woman whose body was found in Quincy Center on Monday, July 6. Shawna Brown, 36, of Quincy, was found dead near School and... Authorities identify woman found dead in Quincy Center QUINCY…...
Cambridge's 'hyper-dense' HMO hotspots as council considers restrictions
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (788+ words) Cambridge’s HMO hotspots have been revealed in new data as the council considers restrictions after a petition raised locals' concerns. Donna Ferguson, a campaigner behind the petition, said she knew the “strength of feeling” around HMOs but was still surprised…...
Wood Partners Wins Somerville Site Bidding, Increases Plan To 418 Units
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (285+ words) An Atlanta-based developer is the last bidder standing to redevelop a 4-acre city-owned site in east Somerville, and it has altered its project plans. Wood Partners is the winning bidder for the redevelopment of 90 Washington St., a vacant lot near…...
West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes collected in Worcester, officials say
15+ hour, 37+ min ago (210+ words) West Nile Virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap site in Worcester, according to officials. While West Nile can infect people of all ages, but specifically people over the age of 50 are at higher risk of infection. Most…...
Springfield Cardinals game to air nationally on MLB Network
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (490+ words) SPRINGFIELD, MO - Saturday, July 18's Springfield Cardinals (St. Louis) vs. Amarillo Sod Poodles (Arizona) game will air nationally on MLB Network starting at 6:30 PM in addition to all other regularly scheduled outlets. This is the first time that a Springfield…...
Springfield library asks all residents to share their needs
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (231+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The Springfield Public Library & History Museum is asking community members to help shape the future of library and museum services by participating in its 2026 User Survey. The survey will help inform future priorities for programs, collections, exhibits, services…...
Snubbed developers challenge $2B Springfield courthouse project, contract
3+ hour ago (227+ words) Earlier this month, officials learned who was being trusted with building a new courthouse complex in Springfield. It’s a massive undertaking – and a bit of a boondoggle for the building’s owner, who will lease the building to local courts, complete…...
Springfield trust claims $4M lottery prize
17+ hour, 37+ min ago (42+ words) A Springfield trust has claimed a $4 million top prize after purchasing a winning Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket in Northborough. A Springfield trust has claimed a $4 million top prize after purchasing a winning Massachusetts State Lottery instant ticket in Northborough....
Cambridge worker was slain by masked gunmen in ‘premeditated’ July 4 attack, prosecutor says
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (517+ words) A Cambridge city worker who was killed on July 4 was attacked by a group of masked men who set out to shoot anyone they came upon, a Middlesex prosecutor said in court Monday. Xavier Bautista, 32, was shot twice shortly after…...
Two people stabbed, dog hurt following fight between tenants in New Bedford
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (60+ words) Police are investigating a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in a New Bedford neighborhood Tuesday evening. 12 News has been told none of the injuries are considered life threatening. Police are investigating a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in…...