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Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
'My Brother Was A Dreamer': Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Malden Driver 'My Brother Was A Dreamer': Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Malden Driver
Trial Begins For Man Accused Of Killing Nelio Barbosa Jury selection has started Wednesday, Jan. 10, in the fatal shooting trial of a 34-year-old Malden man in August 2019. Carlos Lemon, 27, is accused of pulling up alongside Nelio Barbosa’s car on North Shore Street in Revere on Aug. 2, 2019, and firing multiple shots through his window, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said. Surveillance video captured the attack as it happened just after 5 p.m. Lemon was the only person in his car at the time of the shooting, the video showed. Barbosa was taken to Mass General Hospital, where he died of his injuries, according to his obit…

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza
Pizza Guru Portnoy Takes Issue With Norwood's 'Best Bar Pie' Pizza The first pizza review of 2024 wasn't a fruitful one for Barstool Sports Owner Dave Portnoy. In fact, it went to the dogs — one in particular.  Pizza reviewer Portnoy stopped by Bardo's Pizza truck earlier this week to try what the restaurant called "the best damn bar pizza you've ever had." It's even written on the truck. Bardo's Pizza has a physical location in South Boston.  Dave kicks off 2024 with a guest Nacho who steals the show.  One Bite Pizza Reviews At first glance, Portnoy said he wasn't impressed. He said the pizza was too thick to be consider…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Drunken Boston Cop Arrested In Walpole, Placed On Administrative Duty: Police Drunken Boston Cop Arrested In Walpole, Placed On Administrative Duty: Police
Drunken Boston Cop Arrested In Walpole, Placed On Administrative Duty: Police A police officer who got behind the wheel while under the influence is still at work, but off the streets, officials say.  Lieutenant John Earley, of the Boston Police Department, was arrested on Sunday, May 21 by the Walpole Police Department for operating a car while drunk, according to the Boston police. Another driver reported Earley's alleged drunk driving, Boston.com reports. When Walpole police arrived on the scene they found him passed out at the wheel, and when asked for his driver's license he handed over a lottery ticket instead.  Earley was charged with operating unde…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man
Police Seek Drivers In Braintree Crash That Killed 'Devoted' Family Man While police seek information about a pair of racing cars that may have caused the crash that killed a 46-year-old man, the man's family is reeling from the aftermath of the "painful, significant loss."   Michael Wojdag, of Hanson, died in a crash that occurred just before 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 on Route 93 North in Braintree, according to the Massachusetts State Police. A black 2019 Honda Civic crashed into Wojdag's black 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, pushing Wojdag's SUV off the road and causing his death.  Evidence suggests that two other cars could have been involved i…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Walpole Police Officer Seriously Injured In Motorcycle-Involved Crash: Police Walpole Police Officer Seriously Injured In Motorcycle-Involved Crash: Police
Walpole Police Officer Seriously Injured In Motorcycle-Involved Crash: Police A Walpole Police Officer is recovering after they were hit by a car while on their motorcycle, authorities said. The crash happened when the officer and a sedan collided at the intersection of Main and Spring streets in Walpole around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, Walpole Police said on Facebook. The officer was airlifted to a Boston hospital for treatment while the driver of the sedan was left uninjured police said. The crash is under investigation. 

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by David Cifarelli
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ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood
ARL: Dog Dumped On Side Of The Road With Second-Degree Burns In Norwood The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is helping a 1-year-old dog who was found suffering from severe burns to 20% of its body this week in Norwood. Annie was found with second-degree burns to her head, neck, shoulders, front limbs and abdomen along Route 1 around Ellis Avenue, the ARL said. She was wearing a leash and collar but did not have any tags or microchip. Concerned for her welfare, Norwood Police brought Annie to the ARL where she was later transferred to an animal hospital in Walpole. She spent several days there receiving intensive car before being handed back to the ARL…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby
Couple 'In Debt' To Somerville Officers Who Successfully Delivered Their Baby A couple from Walpole is praising first responders from Somerville for helping them successfully deliver their newborn on the side of the road last month.  The couple was on their way to Mount Auburn Hospital after the mother's water broke on the night of June 14, the father told the Somerville Police Department.  "Along the way we called the hospital for help and got disconnected," he explained. "Distracted, I missed [my] exit and found myself taking 99 to new route for [the] hospital."  The man pulled over and told police that his wife was in labor and about to give b…

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by David Cifarelli