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08/19/2022

A beautiful, heartbreaking story of remembering joy through grief. (via Southampton Patch)

Lew Wiener, who has cancer, says his girls taught him how to live. "That night defined a tragic ending — but our lives are defined by joy."

08/19/2022

Patch has compiled a list of travel options and incentives being offered across the region so you can best plan your detour.

Orange Line zero hour is here. Find out what options are available during the 30-day closure by bike, rail and bus.

08/18/2022

One of the accused killers is a reported hitman for a New York City crime family.

James "Wh**ey" Bulger was beaten to death in a West Virginia prison in 2018.

08/18/2022

All key coronavirus metrics headed in the right direction, except for deaths. Massachusetts health data showed 47 new COVID-19 deaths.

08/18/2022

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," his family said of the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

08/18/2022

Not something you see every day.

Police said the woman was confused when she drove through an entrance onto the upper level of the Braintree mall.

08/18/2022

With mostly clear skies expected Thursday night, even Massachusetts residents may get a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights.

Aurora Borealis could make an appearance over Massachusetts this week. Here's what to expect.

08/18/2022

He was leaning to kiss his passenger when he crashed, prosecutors said.

The trooper crashed while leaning in for a kiss, and while under the influence of alcohol, prosecutors said.

08/18/2022

You have to see what this looks like on the inside.

The Vergelegen estate sits on 300 acres with views of the Berkshires and the Taconic mountains.

08/18/2022

The annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer.

The annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign began Wednesday and will last through the ceremonial end of summer.

08/18/2022

Tavaris and Tavaughn Bulgin were working at a Martha's Vineyard restaurant this summer.

Tavaris and Tavaughn Bulgin died after jumping off the Martha's Vineyard bridge Sunday.

08/17/2022

People with mild to moderate hearing loss will soon be able to buy hearing aids at pharmacies and retail stores without a prescription.