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'Decently Sized' Coyote Spotted Near Dog Park, Playground In Boston (VIDEO) 'Decently Sized' Coyote Spotted Near Dog Park, Playground In Boston (VIDEO)
'Decently Sized' Coyote Spotted Near Dog Park, Playground In Boston (Video) Coyotes were spotted roaming around the Boston area over the past few weeks, and some residents are concerned for the safety of their pets. But wildlife experts say there are ways to protect your animals.  One video, recorded to the tune of Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik," by a woman in the North End showed the coyote moving through the area around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Related: Coyotes Kill Six Peacocks In At Martha Stewart's NY Estate The woman’s friend, Michaela Burke, told the Daily Voice that the coyote was “pretty decently sized” and “definitely not malnourished.” …

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by Khier Casino
Lifestyle
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree?
These Mass Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles; Do You Agree? Seven pizzerias have been recognized as the best in Massachusetts at specializing in specific regional styles, according to a new report by The Washington Post.  The eateries are included in a database compiled by the Post that lists the best pizzerias in each state specializing in Detroit, Neapolitan, New Haven, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the report, they are: Best Detroit: Volo Craft Pizza, located in Swampscott at 152 Humphrey Street Best Neapolitan: Ciao! Pizza & Pasta, located in Chelsea at 59 Williams Street Best New Haven: Casa Pizzeria…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says
Massachusetts Bar Named One Of America's Best, New Report Says One of America's best bars is situated in Massachusetts and it boasts a cozy atmosphere with room for only 16 guests, according to Esquire.  A sake bar that says it is the first of its kind in Boston was named one of America's best bars by a new list from Esquire, released on Thursday, June 1.   Koji Club, located in the Charles River Speedway in Brighton, is on a mission to reframe Japanese sake as an approachable, everyday beverage choice. Esquire lauded the spot's efforts, adding Koji Club to its list of best in America.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Traffic
Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston
Morning Commute Greatly Extended By Multi-Lane Crash On Mass Pike In Allston Exponentially heavy delays were expected on the Mass Pike just outside of Boston after a car crash blocked all three travel lanes, officials said.  The crash happened on I-90 East in Allston near the Market Street overpass (New Balance Building) on Monday morning, Jan. 30, according to WBZ Traffic on Twitter. #Breaking right now crash EB on the Pike. Only 1 lane of traffic gets by, traffic backed up to EX 125 - Rt-16/West Newton. Drive time from 128 TO I-93: 58 MIN @wbz pic.twitter.com/wa2bspD8bV — Breana Pitts (@BrePWBZ) January 30, 2023 The crash reduced the highway to only the cent…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Katherine Clark's Child Arrested While Protesting Police Shooting Of Manuel Terán Katherine Clark's Child Arrested While Protesting Police Shooting Of Manuel Terán
Katherine Clark's Child Arrested While Protesting Police Shooting Of Manuel Terán The child of a Massachusetts State Representative was among two people arrested at a demonstration that echoed the message of another protest decrying the shooting of an activist by police in the South.  Police responded to a call about a protest at the Parkman Bandstand Monument in the Boston Common on Tremont Street around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, according to the Boston Police Department. Upon arrival, police found an individual spray painting the messages “NO COP CITY” and “ACAB,” on the monument.  BPD says during the arrest, about 20 other protesters surrounded officers, int…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55
Retired Foxborough Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 As much as Michael Timothy Whelahan liked to make people laugh, he equally enjoyed working as a firefighter in Foxborough for almost 30 years.  Unfortunately Whelahan, of Norton, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to his obituary. He was 55 years old.  Born in Brighton and raised in Foxborough, Whelahan graduated from Foxborough High School in 1986 and later joined the fire department in 1993. He retired from the department in January 2022. "Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted comedian who would help anyone at a moment’s notice," his obitu…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash
Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash A 25-year-old man and woman were killed after crashing into another vehicle while allegedly driving in the wrong direction on I-91. The crash took place in Hartford County around 12:35 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23 in Windsor. According to the Connecticut State Police, A Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on I-91 in Windsor, when the vehicle ran head-on into a Kawaski Tracer. Both the Nissan's driver, Dominique Loiselle, of Brighton, Massachusetts, and the passenger, James Bowen, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, were pronounced dead at the scene, state police said. The driver of the Kawaski, 34…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status
Five Massachusetts Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status Five schools in Massachusetts have earned top marks in 2021 by being recognized with National Blue Ribbon status. US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced 325 schools across the country were recognized for their overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among students. In Massachusetts, these schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon recipients: John D. Hardy Elementary School in Wellesley (Norfolk County); Josiah Haynes Elementary School in Sudbury (Middlesex County); Northfield Elementary School in Northfield (Franklin County); Weston Middle Sc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
MA Man Faces Murder Charges After Wife's Remains Found In Pond MA Man Faces Murder Charges After Wife's Remains Found In Pond
MA Man Faces Murder Charges After Wife's Remains Found In Pond A Massachusetts man accused of killing his wife and attempting to hide her body in a small pond has been indicted for murder. Ingolf Tuerk, 58, of Dover, was in court on Wednesday, July 29, to face a charge of murder connected with the death of his wife, Kathleen McLean, 45, in May. McLean’s remains were discovered on *May 16 by police. Trouble between the couple became public in March when McLean called the Dover-Sherborn Press to talk about her fear of Tuerk and how the system was not doing enough about her protection, the MetroWest Daily News reported. In February, Tuerk was arraigned i…

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by Kristin Palpini