Boston’s Wicked North Shore And More

09/06/2025

**PORCHFEST IS SATURDAY**

Wakefield Porchfest 2025: A celebration of live, local music
Saturday, September 6, 2025, 12 - 6 p.m.
130-plus musical acts
66 venues across the Town of Wakefield.

The 2025 Wakefield Porchfest event offers a solid mix of venues across Wakefield, including 18 hosts on the West Side, 16 in Greenwood, 14 in Downtown/Wakefield Square, 10 in Montrose/Woodville, and eight on the East Side. This year’s lineup features 14 host locations within 1/4 mile of downtown Wakefield, including acts hosted by several businesses.

Wakefield Porchfest is honored to welcome new community sponsors, adding 12 organizations as financial contributors to support the 2025 event, separated into three music-themed levels of support (* denotes a host location):

Headliner:
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Kristin Weekley, LICSW, Realtor, Leading Edge Real Estate
Hobby Bunker
Albrecht Buick GMC
Albrecht Subaru

Encore:
Wakefield Municipal Gas & Light Department (WMGLD)*

Opening Act:
Main ST. Grille & Taphouse*
Future of Dentistry
Rise & Shine Coffee House
The Farmland
Sweetbay Flowers & Gifts*
Wakefield Orthodontics

A new feature in 2025 is the addition of the Albion Cultural Exchange (9 Albion Street) as a central headquarters location, allowing Porchfest attendees to purchase commemorative items, such as t-shirts, and to find information on the event. The welcome center will be open during event hours, from noon to 6 p.m. on September 6th.

Launched in 2024, Wakefield Porchfest joins more than 230 cities, towns, and neighborhoods that host a version of the community-focused music event, which started in Ithaca, NY. In its first year, Wakefield Porchfest featured 105 acts that performed at 50 locations across the North Shore town. The event is free of charge to attend and is coordinated by a group of volunteers who collaborate with musical acts and hosts.

Interactive Map Highlights 130 Musical Acts at 66 Venues at wakefieldporchfest.com

09/06/2025

This weekend at Suffolk Downs
Dropkick Murphy’s, The Pogues, and many more

09/04/2025

ATM 💣🔥 - WOBURN
Suspect at large

This morning, just after 9am, Woburn Police responded to Eastern Bank located on Mishawum Road after receiving a report of a prior tampering with an exterior Automated Teller Machine (ATM).

Upon arrival, officers discovered the drive through ATM sustained damage from what appears to be the result of an unknown destructive device or a pipe bomb.

At the request of Woburn Police, the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad and FBI Boston’s special agent bomb technicians responded to the scene.

Further investigation revealed that during the early morning hours, a lone male placed an object on the ATM and quickly exited the bank. Moments later, the device detonated causing an explosion to occur.

Thankfully, no one was injured, however, the individual is still at large. At this time, we do not believe there is a threat to public safety. This incident was referred to the FBI to continue the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to notify law enforcement officials immediately.

- Woburn Police
( Kelli O'Hara
Communications Strategist)

09/04/2025

He was aiming the weapon randomly in the air and mimicking tactical moves as he walked. Investigators secured Ring camera footage and security camera footage from throughout the area that showed the kid playing with the weapon periodically as he walked to his destination. It is not yet clear when police finally made contact and also when the juvenile realized what his actions caused. Law-enforcement has not stated if there will be any charges. Over 100 law-enforcement officers responded, including a tactical team.

09/04/2025

**SALEM STATE**
MALE WITH A GUN REPORTED OVERNIGHT

SSU alert. All community members and the public are to avoid Raymond Road while police investigate a report of a white male 6 ft 2, 290 pounds, brown hair, wearing black shirt and gray pants, possibly with a firearm. Do not approach, call 911 or university police if observed. Stay indoors if possible. SSU alert. All community members and the public are to avoid Raymond Road while police investigate a report of a white male 6 ft 2 in 290 pounds, brown hair, wearing black shirt.

UPDATE: Reports indicate the suspect is in custody.

09/04/2025

NHL arenas, NHL alumni, and you. Alumni Shinny Hockey. Play with the pros!

09/04/2025

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09/03/2025

09/03/2025

UMass Lowell. Description of suspect.

09/03/2025

UMass Lowell in lockdown.
Man with an AK style weapon on campus.

09/02/2025

This link is to a Boston Herald story explaining the drama at Market Basket and the upcoming mediation meeting.

https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/02/market-basket-mediation-this-week-in-delaware-pits-brother-against-his-3-sisters/amp/

08/29/2025

Car fire happening now on 93 south in Boston