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Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Store Closures, Including 11 MA Locations Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Mass Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds Mass Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds
Mass Cop Used Dark Web To Download Child Porn: Feds A Gloucester police officer sworn to protect the public is now accused of exploiting its most vulnerable, with federal prosecutors alleging he used the dark web to access child sexual abuse images. Alexander Aiello, 34, of Gloucester, has been charged with one count of receipt of child pornography, according to the US Attorney for Massachusetts. Federal officials say he was identified as a registered user of a website that shared illegal content involving children. Aiello was arrested on Friday, May 9, after an FBI investigation that included a search of his home last month. Autho…

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by Josh Lanier
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Worcester County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report
Mass Pizzeria Dubbed 'Culinary Gem' Serves Up Best Pies In The US: Report A Massachusetts eatery that offers both pizza and fresh oysters has been recognized by The New York Times as serving up some of the best pies – and most unique experiences – in America. The New York Times published its list, dubbed “22 of the Best Pizza Places in the United States” on Wednesday, July 26, highlighting fantastic pies across the country. Only one Massachusetts restaurant, located in Essex County was honored on the list, which reporter Brett Anderson describes as a “Neapolitan pizzeria crossed with a New England oyster bar.” The restaurant in question? Short & Main, loc…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims
Massachusetts Rallies, Raises 300K For Hawaii Fire Victims The fires that ripped through the Hawaiin island of Maui were among the deadliest in modern US history, according to NPR, and Massachusetts residents jumped into action to help those whose homes were destroyed.  Over 175,000 GoFundMe donors from across the world have rallied to support the victims of the natural disaster in Maui, and Massachusetts residents have done their part, chipping in over $300,000 to various fundraising campaigns.  A group of people in Billerica raised money for their friend who owned a jewelry stand in Lahaina, Maui. The woman's stand was "a labor of love for over …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says
Mass Beach With 'Prime Swimming Conditions' Ranked In The Top 25 Nationally, Report Says You may have to fight for parking, but it is worth it for a trip to this renowned beach, according to Travel and Leisure.  Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester is known for its dunes, marshes, softly rolling waves, and plenty of room to stretch out. Locals are clearly not the only one who thinks so, as the beach was selected by Travel and Leisure as one of America's top 25 beaches.  The soft sand, usually calm water, and a concession stand with snacks and water toy rentals make this beach a perfect pick for families.  View this post on Instagram …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Schools
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns 'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns
'Swatting' Hoax Threats Send Multiple Massachusetts School Into Lockdowns Multiple Massachusetts schools have been forced into lockdowns because of fake gun and bomb threats, otherwise known as "swatting" incidents, over the past four days.  "Swatting" is defined as "the action or practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address," according to Oxford Language.  These incidents have seen an uptick across the Commonwealth in the wake of the deadly shooting at the Michigan State University on Monday, Feb. 13 in which three students perished. T…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Gloucester Man Driving Motorcycle On Sidewalk Leads To Large Drug Bust: Police Gloucester Man Driving Motorcycle On Sidewalk Leads To Large Drug Bust: Police
Gloucester Man Driving Motorcycle On Sidewalk Leads To Large Drug Bust: Police A 33-year-old Gloucester man with a bookbag full of drugs, supplies, cash, and weapons wound up in jail after he was spotted driving on the sidewalk, police said.  Jason Moody, 33, was seen at a possible drug deal at Derby Street near the Oak Grove Cemetery Monday evening on a blue and white motorcycle, and a worried citizen who filmed the transaction called officers to share the video, Gloucester police said.  Police tracked him down near Gloucester Cross and School House Road, where they spotted him riding that same blue and white bike along the sidewalk, officials said. They pu…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Wanted Out-Of-State Man Apprehended In Hudson Valley Wanted Out-Of-State Man Apprehended In Hudson Valley
Wanted Out-Of-State Man Apprehended In Hudson Valley An out-of-state man wanted for assaulting a woman was nabbed by police in the Hudson Valley. The man was apprehended in Ulster County while officers were conducting a warrant investigation on Tuesday, Aug. 23. While conducting the investigation, officers located AJ Brown, age unknown, of Gloucester, Massachusetts, living in the hamlet of Glasco, in the town of Saugerties, Saugerties Police Chief Joseph Sinagra said. Brown was wanted out of Maryland on a warrant from Baltimore County for felony assault of a woman on I-95 in December 2021, Sinagra said. He was taken into custody by officers…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant
Gloucester Fox Tests Positive For Rabies, Pet Owners Urged To Stay Vigilant A fox found in Gloucester tested positive earlier this month for rabies, and state and local officials are asking people to stay vigilant outdoors.  The Massachusetts Public Health Department said the fox was found near 86 Concord St. on Aug. 10.  Anyone who thinks they may have come in contact with the animal should contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at 617-983-6800 immediately.  Rabies is transferred through bites, scratches, and saliva and can make an animal aggressive and confrontational. Anyone who takes their pet on walks should take note of wil…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Man Robs Store With Machete Day Before Second Robbery In North Shore Town Man Robs Store With Machete Day Before Second Robbery In North Shore Town
Man Robs Store With Machete Day Before Second Robbery In North Shore Town Gloucester Police are investigating a pair of consecutive robberies.   The first robbery happened at the Yellow Sub, located at 73 Pleasant Street, around 4:31 p.m. on Sunday, July 10, police said.  Investigators determined that a male suspect entered the store with a machete. It is unclear exactly what they stole.  The second robbery happened at the Speedway gas station at 354 Main Street around 10:47 a.m. on Monday, police said.  Investigators determined that a male suspect showed a gun and demanded money and cigarettes from an employee before fleeing the scene …

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Authorities ID 18-Year-Old Who Drowned In North Shore Quarry Authorities ID 18-Year-Old Who Drowned In North Shore Quarry
Authorities ID 18-Year-Old Who Drowned In North Shore Quarry Authorities have identified the 18-year-old who drowned in a prohibited swimming area in Gloucester as Fabieri Fabert of Everett, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Fabert was pulled from the water after crews responded to the reported drowning at Vernon's Pit around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, Massachusetts State Police said.  Fabert apparently jumped off a high rock into the quarry and did not resurface while he was swimming with friends, police said. He was pulled from the water two hours later and pronounced dead at a local hos…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Drowns In Prohibited Swimming Area On North Shore: Police 18-Year-Old Drowns In Prohibited Swimming Area On North Shore: Police
18-Year-Old Drowns In Prohibited Swimming Area On North Shore: Police An 18-year-old has died after drowning in a prohibited swimming area in Gloucester, authorities said. Multiple rescue crews responded to the reported drowning at Vernon's Pit around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, Massachusetts State Police said.  It was there that the man was swimming with his friends and even jumped from a high rock into the water in the quarry, police said. At that point, the man did not resurface.  After two hours, the victim was pulled from the water. Crews performed CPR on the victim but were unsuccessful and the man was pronounced dead…

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by David Cifarelli
News
Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat
Dog Treats Recall Issued Due To Salmonella Threat The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is cautioning pet owners to be aware of a dog treat recall that has been linked to several cases of Salmonella in humans. Three cases of salmonellosis - infection with the Salmonella bacteria - have been tied to Essex County-based Dog Gone Dog Treats, which are made in Georgetown, which impacted a child and two adults in their 70s. According to the Department of Public Health, one open bag from a customer and several unopened bags purchased last week all tested positive for Salmonella at the State Public Health Laboratory. D…

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by Zak Failla