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What's Driving You Crazy: Lane changes cause confusion at Route 24, Interstate 93
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (437+ words) Change is never easy, especially when it comes to your daily commute. This week, frustration is building among drivers navigating the busy merge where Route 24 meets Interstate 93. A recent lane reconfiguration is leaving many commuters confused, and in some cases,…...
Wake Up Call from Voices of Hope in Andover
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (34+ words) WCVB Search location by ZIP code Wake Up Call from Voices of Hope in Andover Wednesday's Wake Up Call comes from Voices of Hope in Andover....
Fire forces ICU patient evacuations at Boston Medical Center in Brighton
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (131+ words) A fire has forced the evacuations of some patients in the intensive care unit at Boston Medical Center -- Brighton in Boston early Wednesday. The fire in the electrical room knocked out a generator at 2 a. m. at the facility on Cambridge Street,…...
Classic European pastries drive success at these Massachusetts bakeries
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (349+ words) Family-run bakeries in Fall River and Medford honor their roots while building loyal local followings At Europa Pastries and Coffee Shop in Fall River, the pastel de nata isn't just a dessert " it's a connection to culture, family, and community....
Salem welcoming Halloween revelers to Witch City
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (156+ words) The Witch City is getting ready to do what it does best as thousands of people are expected to visit Salem on Friday for the city's Halloween Happenings. "Last year we had about 87, 000 people. It was a Thursday, so I…...
No one in truck found in Leicester, Mass. , pond, police say
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (183+ words) WCVB Search location by ZIP code No one in truck found in Leicester, Mass. , pond, police say An investigation is underway after a truck and a boat were found Monday submerged in a pond in Leicester, Massachusetts. There was a…...
Cream puffs and Polish paczki draw crowds in Boston and Salem
18+ hour, 20+ min ago (264+ words) From Osaka to Salem, these pastries showcase tradition, technique, and community appeal In Boston's Back Bay, a global dessert brand is drawing crowds with a simple promise: one perfect cream puff. Beard Papa's, which opened on Newbury Street in February…...
Police swarm outside Worcester home after possible social media threat
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (122+ words) HE WILL AVOID THE DEATH PENALTY. ALSO, AN UPDATE TO THE BREAKING NEWS FROM WORCESTER. POLICE TELL US THEY RESPONDED TO REPORTS OF A SOCIAL MEDIA THREAT. SKY FIVE WAS OVER THAT SCENE A SHORT TIME AGO. .. Search location by…...
How two Massachusetts bakeries turn international roots into local favorites
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (314+ words) Creative menus and personal stories define unique neighborhood bakeries At La Saison Bakery in Cambridge, the menu is a reflection of deep roots and new beginnings. Biscotti sit beside kouign-amann, while an akbar-mashti pistachio cheesecake topped with saffron-infused sour cream…...
Long-term study finds no link between fluoride in drinking water and IQ
16+ hour, 5+ min ago (330+ words) A new long-term study is adding clarity to the ongoing debate over fluoride in drinking water and whether it impacts brain development. Researchers found that children exposed to fluoridated water did not experience lower IQ or reduced cognitive performance later…...