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MEMA reports over 900 Boston customers without power

Flight attendants Kacy Lunceford, Julie Gilbert, and Rebecca Frechette, at a rally at the Federal Building in Boston on Monday.

'We want to work': Furloughed flight attendants rallied in Boston this week

One of 17 drop boxes placed across the city.

Here's where to find a ballot drop box in Boston

Looking to catch a fall film? Boston kicks off free drive-in movie series October 16, 2020 | 5:00 AM

milton

Police: 1 killed in multi-vehicle crash on I-93 in Milton caused by wrong-way driver October 10, 2020 | 1:17 PM

Polar Seltzer 2020 winter collection

Polar Seltzer's 2020 winter flavors are here October 1, 2020 | 9:22 AM

‘The problem is that people have nowhere to go’ October 1, 2020 | 5:00 AM

A glimpse of the packaging that disguises THC-laced edibles as popular candy brands.

Check your Candy

Mass. doctors report uptick in kids getting sick from THC-laced edibles September 27, 2020 | 5:31 PM

Rockland MA.

Rockland residents warned of water main break, asked to conserve water September 27, 2020 | 4:13 PM

Alleged bank-robber arrested in NH, after leading Tewksbury police on high-speed chase, crashing motorcycle September 27, 2020 | 1:32 PM

Five teens taken to hospital following overnight crash in Upton September 27, 2020 | 11:24 AM

Collicot Elementary school in Milton.

How is school going for your child? September 25, 2020 | 9:59 AM

A student and teacher interact remotely.

Are you impacted by the 16 school districts asked to resume in-person classes by the state? September 23, 2020 | 2:19 PM

Sean Collier at his graduation from the MBTA Police Academy.

Sean Collier's family releases ad in support of police September 20, 2020 | 5:56 PM

Two people displaced after three-alarm fire in Hopkinton September 20, 2020 | 5:25 PM

BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 30, 2019: Shanita (no last name- we were told it is Boston Public Health Commission policy) a coordinator for the AHOPE Sharps team passes a person sleeping in Clifford Playground while looking for discarded needles in Boston, MA on August 30, 2019. (AHOPE - Access Harm reduction Overdose Prevention Education is part of the Boston Public Health Commission) (Data shows 311 calls on sharps has TRIPLED in three years. To combat the crisis and conflict at Mass and Cass, the city is now turning its attention to collecting these sharps, amid other efforts including training city workers on how to use Narcan.) (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter:

How is the opioid crisis in Boston impacting you, and what needs to be done? Share with us. September 15, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Boston,MA - 9/9/2020: A man sorts through injection supplies near a comfort station on Massachusetts Ave, an area known as “Methadone Mile,” in Boston, MA on September 09, 2020. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) coronavirus Covid-19 heroin addiction homeless

How COVID-19 has exacerbated the opioid epidemic and its impacts on Boston neighborhoods September 15, 2020 | 5:00 AM

The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, R.I., stands empty on Sunday, March 21, because of the coronavirus.

Former Lynn pastor found guilty of child abuse by church court, sentenced to 'a life of prayer and penance' September 13, 2020 | 3:52 PM

A 2018 file photo of the lawn fronting Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School.

Lincoln-Sudbury High School pivots to fully remote start following large student party September 13, 2020 | 12:05 PM

Police are searching for Jerry Proper and his grandson Cody Pillsbury.

HAVE YOU SEEN THEM?

Police: New Hampshire man, grandson missing after motorcycle ride September 10, 2020 | 8:58 AM

A sign explains that walk lights turn automatically in Davis Square in Somerville, MA on July 11, 2020.

Somerville is the latest community to embrace 'shared streets.' Here's what that means — and why it's important September 8, 2020 | 5:00 AM

Teen Swims English Channel

New Hampshire teen swims across English Channel September 3, 2020 | 6:05 PM

Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius

Dozens of students were not admitted to Boston exam schools because of mistake August 31, 2020 | 9:07 PM

Parents ask for return of stolen swings that memorialized their 2-year-old daughter in Attleboro August 30, 2020 | 4:17 PM

Month-long investigation leads to arrest, confiscation of 2.5 kilos of fentanyl in Fall River August 30, 2020 | 3:08 PM

44 years after Lawrence boy's disappearance, state police seek public's help August 27, 2020 | 2:12 PM

Face masks for sale adorn a Lynn store window on Market Street, August 11, 2020. Governor Charlie Baker said at a recent news conference that Mass. is deeming 33 of the state's 351 cities to be at moderate or high risk of the coronavirus. Four communities are at the highest level of risk, Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders said: Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, and Revere.

As mask compliance lags, Mass. cities have chosen education and outreach over fines August 24, 2020 | 5:00 AM

'Just giving you a COVID hug. You now have COVID.' August 23, 2020 | 4:28 PM

Brockton institutes curfew, COVID-19 ‘enforcement team’ to combat virus spread August 22, 2020 | 3:11 PM

'Stubborn' 4-alarm fire ravages Groveland home August 16, 2020 | 4:32 PM

Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19. isolated from a patient in the U.S., emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. Credit: NIAID-RML

Mass. reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths, 303 new cases August 16, 2020 | 4:20 PM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 15: People swim in the outdoor pools whilst indoor pools remain closed at Boy Charlton Pool in North Manly on May 15, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. Restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 outbreak have been eased in New South Wales as of today, with social distancing measures relaxed in response to Australia's declining number of confirmed coronavirus cases. From Friday 15 May cafes and restaurants along with pub and club dining areas are allowed to reopen for up to 10 patrons at a time. Outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people are now also permitted, while outdoor gyms, playgrounds, swimming pools can also open. Up to 10 guests can attend a wedding while 20 mourners are permitted for an indoor funeral, or 30 can attend if the service is outdoors. Religious gatherings and places of worship can have 10 worshipers at one time, while people are permitted to have up to five visitors in their homes at any one time. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

2 Lawrence pools close as a coronavirus precaution August 16, 2020 | 2:25 PM

Dorchester Fire

Dorchester house fire displaces 6, leaves behind $100k in damages, says officials August 16, 2020 | 12:45 PM