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'Orbeez' Challenge: Mass Kids Could Be Charged For Dangerous Internet Trend 'Orbeez' Challenge: Mass Kids Could Be Charged For Dangerous Internet Trend
'Orbeez' Challenge: Mass Kids Could Be Charged For Dangerous Internet Trend Police in one Boston suburb are heeding a warning to children and teenagers who take part in a dangerous internet trend involving toy guns and pellets.  Canton Police has received multiple reports over the past few weeks about juveniles using gel ball blasters, otherwise known as "orbeez guns," in town, the department said on Facebook.  The use of the guns is part of a popular social media challenge where kids fire the guns at one another. The blasters look very similar to an actual weapon and some teenagers are now freezing the balls, which can inflict severe pain on others.   "The posse…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide
Most Wanted: Mass State Police Seek 3 Fugitives Wanted For Homicide A trio of fugitives wanted for "the ultimate crime" have been added to the Massachusetts State Police most wanted list, officials say. Wanted for three fatal shootings collectively, police are seeking three Eastern Massachusetts men, Luis Soto, Jerome Fordham, and David Lynch, "so that we may speak for their victims," according to Massachusetts State Police.  Soto, 33, is wanted for shooting two men at a Dollar Tree store on North Montello Street in Brockton. Soto fired 16 shots inside the store on January 31, 2023, hitting two men and killing one of them.  Soto is described as 5…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023 A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023
A 'Hole-In-One': Topgolf Opening First Massachusetts Location In 2023 The wait is over Topgolf fans! The modern golf experience is coming to Massachusetts in 2023. Construction has begun on Topgolf's first Massachusetts location, which is located along I-95 in Canton and about 20 miles southwest of Boston, the company reported on November 4, 2022. The venue's 90 hitting bays will feature Toptracer technology that allows players to track their ball's speed, distance, height and more.  When guests step off the green, they can indulge in Topgolf's chef-inspired menu items, top-shelf drinks and music or spend time on the rooftop terrace, outdoor patio. Topgolf w…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes
Pet Store With 18 Mass Locations Files Bankruptcy, Closes A pet store with locations across Massachusetts is filing for bankruptcy less than five years after announcing its opening.  Loyal Companion, a pet shop with a focus on natural wellness, announced on Monday, Feb. 6 that all stores with the name would close within the month, according to their website.  While individual stores may close on different dates, all will close by Tuesday, Feb. 28.  "With a heavy heart, we want to inform you that we've made the tough decision to close our Loyal Companion stores," the statement read. "We will be offering liquidation discoun…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Sports
Massachusetts' 'Guat Ninja' Brings Inspirational Story To American Ninja Warrior Massachusetts' 'Guat Ninja' Brings Inspirational Story To American Ninja Warrior
Massachusetts' 'Guat Ninja' Brings Inspirational Story To American Ninja Warrior One of the youngest participants on Season 14 of America Ninja Warrior is a Massachusetts resident, but he is using the competition to pay homage to his native Guatemala.  Jacob Arnstein wanted to compete on Ninja since he was about five years old and started training for the competition when he was nine. The now 15-year-old freshman at Blue Hills Regional Technical School in Canton says there are two things that fuel his competitiveness. "I mostly do Ninja because it's really a great way to for me just to release energy," he said. "I also just really like the feeling of flying to the air,…

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by David Cifarelli
Lifestyle
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities
Blind Massachusetts Native 'Harnessing Sight' On Service Dogs & Disabilities A visually-impaired Canton native is using her college experience with a service dog to spread corresponding education, disability awareness and diversity and inclusion.  Isabella "Bella" Scott said her dog O'Hara motivated her to attend class, go to the dining hall and get outside in general during her four years at Curry College.  “I'm such an introverted person that without O'Hara I probably would have sat in my room 24/7,” she said. “I would have just been overly isolated." Although, helping O'Hara focus on her training was incredibly challenging. “[People] see a dog and they automati…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Girlfriend Charged With Second-Degree Murder Of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe Girlfriend Charged With Second-Degree Murder Of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe
Girlfriend Charged With Second-Degree Murder Of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe A woman is expected in court after being charged with the second-degree murder of her boyfriend and former Boston Police Officer, John O'Keefe, the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office said.  Karen Read, age 42, of Mansfield is facing multiple charges in connection with O'Keefe's death on January 29, the DA's Office said.  O'Keefe was found unresponsive outside of his Canton home after Read allegedly dropped him off after a night out. Read was later arrested on a manslaughter warrant and entered a not guilty plea in February.  During her first arraignment, Read was plac…

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by David Cifarelli
Business
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Professor In New England Accused Of Running Over Cop Boyfriend, Leaving Him To Die In Snow Bank Professor In New England Accused Of Running Over Cop Boyfriend, Leaving Him To Die In Snow Bank
Professor In New England Accused Of Running Over Cop Boyfriend, Leaving Him To Die In Snow Bank A Massachusetts adjunct professor has been arrested and charged with the death of a longtime police officer. Karen Read, age 41, of Mansfield, a  lecturer at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, was charged with manslaughter for allegedly running over her Boston Police officer boyfriend and leaving him for dead in a snowbank while a Nor'easter roared across the area on Saturday, Jan. 29. According to the Daily Mail, Read allegedly dropped John O'Keefe, age 46, a 16-year veteran of the Boston Police, off at a house in Canton.  O'Keefe, a widower with young children, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List
Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List Massachusetts is home to two of the Top 10 holiday lights displays in the United States, according to a new USA Today ranking. A survey of light displays - and consultation with holiday lighting experts - resulted in a Top 10 Best Public Holiday Lights Display list and coming in at No. 10 is Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield. This isn’t Massachusetts' only entry on the shortlist - Winterlights in Stockbridge and Canton come in at No. 6. Bright Nights first lit up in 1995 and now has more than 675,000 lights along the 3-mile winding route through Forest Park. The tour has many s…

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by Kristin Palpini