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FBI Identifies ‘Lady of the Dunes,' Murder Victim Found Nearly 50 Years Ago in Massachusetts
Ruth Marie Terry has been identified nearly 50 years after she was found dead on Cape Cod, east of Race Point Ranger Station on July 26, 1974.
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Massachusetts Now Has an Official State Dinosaur
You’re probably familiar with Massachusetts’ state bird (the chickadee,) state drink (cranberry juice) and maybe even the Bay State’s state flower (the Mayflower, of course.) But now, Massachusetts has its own official state dinosaur — the Podokesaurus Holyokensis. Governor Charlie Baker, alongside Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and other lawmakers, attended a ceremonial signing Wednesday at the Museum of Science...
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Jean McGuire: ‘Angels Without Wings' Helped Her After She Was Stabbed in Franklin Park
Trailblazing Boston civil rights activist Jean McGuire was all smiles Tuesday morning as she prepared to leave Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where she was treated after being stabbed in Franklin Park last week. Despite the circumstances, the 91-year-old education leader was filled with humor and gratitude, as she was joined by family and her care team at the hospital…
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Fire Breaks Out at Cape Cod Ice Cream Shop
A fire broke out late Sunday night at an ice cream shop in Sandwich, Massachusetts. The Sandwich Fire Department responded to a reported building fire at Shipwrecked Ice Cream just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a release from the department said. Firefighters arrived to find fire visible in the back and side of the building’s exterior. The fire extended into...
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People Are Upset About the New Dunkin' Loyalty Program
People who frequent Dunkin’, particularly those from the New England region, are historically pretty loyal to the coffee franchise. But changes to Dunkin’s reward system are sending people into an uproar. The popular chain has launched Dunkin’ Rewards, which replaces its old DD Perks system. Both systems allow customers to save up points by buying things, and then use...
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Driver, Cow Both Dead After Crash in Northern Vermont: Troopers
A car going over 100 mph slammed into a cow Sunday night in Sheldon, Vermont, leaving both the cow and the driver of the Jaguar dead, according to state police. Vermont State Police got a report of a vehicle hitting a cow on Route 105 just before 11 p.m. Sunday night, according to a news release from the agency. A…
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Michael Myers Appears in Spooky NH Home Listing, Sparking Viral Response
Buying a home can be a pretty scary experience for a lot of reasons —between sky-high prices, rising interest rates and the overwhelming task of moving itself, it’s a major undertaking. But one listing for a two-bedroom home in New Hampshire has gone viral since getting posted Friday, thanks to a guest appearance in its photos that’s scary in...
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Migrants Flown by Florida to Mass. Are Getting Death Threats, Lawyers Say
The group of about 50 migrants at the heart of the lawsuit were flown last week to Martha’s Vineyard after fleeing Venezuela.
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Man Kills Wife, Then Himself, at Hyannis Home With Their Children Inside, DA Says
Authorities are investigating a murder-suicide at a home in Hyannis overnight after two people were found dead inside an area home. Luis Castro Jr. is believed to have fatally stabbed his wife, Aline De Lima Ferreira De Castro, then hanged himself, according to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office. Barnstable police received a 911 call around 2:48 a.m. asking…
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Overnight Fire Sparks Explosions Inside Mass. Warehouse
A large fire broke out overnight at a warehouse in Dudley, Massachusetts, causing multiple explosions inside the building that reportedly held chemicals. Firefighters in Dudley responded to the warehouse to find active fire when they arrived, with reports of chemicals in the building that are used to make wax paper, according to Fire Chief Dean Kochanowski. Crews don’t believe...
