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Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way
Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way Three "beautiful" children and their pregnant mother suddenly lost their 39-year-old father and provider this month, and now the community is trying to help them put their lives back together.  "The children do not deserve to have to endure this loss; as a community we can all help comfort and guide them through these difficult times," a GoFundMe campaign reads.  "As a family we mourn, we pray, we contemplate, and we cry," the campaign continues. "Now, we must do something, together."  The campaign is referring to Louis Hicks, who died suddenly on Sunday, May 7. Hicks l…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk
Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk A recall has been issued for a brand of packaged salad greens due to a possible health risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that lēf Farms of Loudon, New Hampshire, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens ("best by" date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria.  The FDA says lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retail…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham
Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham A popular bar and restaurant chain that labels itself as "an evolution of the classic neighborhood joint" will be opening several more locations in Massachusetts.  Despite any formal announcements, Tavern In The Square's website lists three upcoming locations in Framingham, Weymouth and Dedham.  The restaurant will also add two new locations in Bedford and Salem in New Hampshire.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tavern in the Square (@taverninthesquare) Tavern In The Square already has 10 Massachusetts locations as well as two …

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by David Cifarelli
Weather
Projected Snowfall Amounts Released For Potent Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Amounts Released For Potent Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Amounts Released For Potent Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected snowfall totals have been released for a potentially significant storm on track for the Northeast early this week. After a partly sunny start to the day, the system is currently due to arrive late Monday afternoon, Feb. 27, or early Monday evening, and continue into late in the morning on Tuesday, Feb. 28. "This is likely to be the biggest storm of the season to date for central New England, including the Boston area and northern parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island," according to AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist and New England native Joe Lundberg. In those spots, up to 6 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA
Adopted Child Molested By Winthrop Dad; Kids Forced To Sleep On Floor, Not Shower: DA Officials charged a Winthrop man this week with sexually assaulting one of three boys he adopted from Columbia over the summer, authorities said.  Kiyoshi Yu, 52, is charged with assault and battery on a child under 14, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered him held on $2,500 bail. Yu is not to have contact with the children and must forfeit his passport as part of his bail agreement, authorities said. Investigators said Yu adopted the three boys — ages 8, 9, and 13 — from Bogota last summer. One of the children said Yu repeatedly abused him in a…

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by Josh Lanier
News
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination
Frozen Raspberries Recalled Due To Possible Hepatitis A Contamination A company has recalled more than 1,000 cases of frozen raspberries because they may be contaminated with Hepatitis A. Exportadora Copramar recalled 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries after testing from the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in products identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code - 22-165, the company announced on Saturday, Dec. 3. The recalled productFDA/Exportadora Copramar Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that is caused by exposure to the virus, including from food, the FDA said.  "It can r…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
NBA Skills Coach Who Trains All-Stars Charged With Drugging, Raping Woman At Boston Bar: DA NBA Skills Coach Who Trains All-Stars Charged With Drugging, Raping Woman At Boston Bar: DA
NBA Skills Coach Who Trains All-Stars Charged With Drugging, Raping Woman At Boston Bar: DA An independent NBA skills coach who worked with the likes of Steph Curry and Russell Westbrook was charged with drugging and raping a woman in Boston, authorities said. Boston police arrested him at his home in Rhode Island last week.  Rob McClanaghan, 43, was returned to Boston on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. A judge ordered him held on a $30,000 bond, and he must also surrender his passport and remain in Rhode Island if he is released.  Investigators said McClanaghan met a woman in a downtown Boston hotel bar on Nov. 3. Surveillance …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market
Recall Issued For Brand Of Mini Crumb Cakes Sold At Whole Foods Market A company recalled packages of crumb cake snacks that were sold at Whole Foods Market stores. Boston Baking Inc. recalled three-ounce packages of "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" snacks because they may contain undeclared pecans, an allergen. The recalled products were sold exclusively at Whole Foods markets in: Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island  New Jersey New York The recalled products are marked with "Packed On" dates of 10/17/22 through 11/10/22, “Sell By” dates of 10/22/22 through 11/15/22, UPC (01)00238543000007(3904)0019900 printed on the …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Tricked, Abused Women To Work As Prostitutes Throughout Northeast: Feds Man Tricked, Abused Women To Work As Prostitutes Throughout Northeast: Feds
Man Tricked, Abused Women To Work As Prostitutes Throughout Northeast: Feds A Rhode Island man who pleaded guilty to coercing multiple women to work as prostitutes and using violence to keep them in line will spend 18 years in prison, federal authorities said.  Ronald Hall, 48, of Woonsocket, admitted in August to the near decade-long operation and pleaded guilty to four counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion and one count of transportation of an individual to engage in prostitution, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. In addition to the 18 years behind bars, Hall must also pay restitution to his victims. A judge will set that amount later.…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver From Central Mass Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 146: Police Wrong-Way Driver From Central Mass Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 146: Police
Wrong-Way Driver From Central Mass Killed In 2-Car Crash On Route 146: Police A wrong-way driver from central Massachusetts was killed in a two-car crash close to the Rhode Island border, authorities said. The 42-year-old man from Douglas died in the crash that happened on Route 146 in Uxbridge around 10:19 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21, Massachusetts State Police said.  Initial investigation revealed the man was going the wrong way when he crashed his 2006 Chrysler 300 into a 2019 Mazda CX5 about a half mile from the Rhode Island border.  He sustained serious injuries from the crash and later died at a local hospital, police said. The driver of the other vehicl…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania Ranks Among The Best States To Own Electric Vehicles, Website Says Pennsylvania Ranks Among The Best States To Own Electric Vehicles, Website Says
Pennsylvania Ranks Among The Best States To Own Electric Vehicles, Website Says The US government plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars in 2035, which might have you wondering when you should make the switch to an electric vehicle.  Bumper, an app for car owners, just released its second iteration of Best and Worst States to Own Electric Cars.  The company's study ranks states on eleven metrics relating to both EV infrastructure and incentives—including the cost to recharge an EV, the number of public charging stations, and the current transaction sale price of new EVs to determine which states are the best to own an EV, you can read more about the method…

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by Jillian Pikora