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- 'I just got hit': Video shows moment suspect sideswipes cruiser during chase in Kentuckyon April 18, 2026 at 12:17 am
A newly released video shows the moment a suspect sideswiped a police cruiser before crashing into a church during a chase in northern Kentucky.
- Is Prop. 2 1/2 a bad bet for cash-strapped towns? Maps, charts reveal historyon April 18, 2026 at 12:17 am
Most property tax override votes in Massachusetts fail — but towns keep asking. We broke down decades of Proposition 2½ data, what tends to pass, and what communities are facing now.
- Dash cam video shows deputies rescue baby after chase ends in crash in Kentuckyon April 17, 2026 at 11:44 pm
Dash cam footage captured the rescue of a two-month-old baby after a police chase ended with a car crashing into a church in Northern Kentucky.
- Excitement, energy as festivities begin for 130th Boston Marathonon April 17, 2026 at 11:41 pm
"This year's 130th anniversary marks the beginning of a celebration of our country's 250th year and a milestone race for the marathon in the Greater Boston area and the commonwealth of Massachusetts."
- Video: Cold start to weekend ahead of Sunday rainon April 17, 2026 at 11:34 pm
Saturday in the Boston area stays cooler with partial sunshine before rain arrives Sunday.
- Road work on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield to cause lane closures, delaysby John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:32 pm
Road work on a busy stretch of Memorial Avenue in West Springfield is expected to cause lane closures and traffic delays over the next several weeks.
- Overnight ramp closures planned on I-91, I-291 in Springfieldby John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:29 pm
Several highway ramps in Springfield will be closed overnight Sunday, April 19, as crews perform sign installation and maintenance work.
- Former Miss Hall's School teacher to be arraigned on rape charges in Pittsfieldby John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:25 pm
A former teacher at Miss Hall's School is scheduled to be arraigned next week on multiple rape charges stemming from alleged assaults involving former students.
- Ludlow High School wrestler earns national honor for excellence on and off the matby John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:18 pm
A Ludlow High School senior has been recognized with one of the top honors in high school wrestling, highlighting both her athletic success and leadership in the sport.
- Karen Read Case: Witnesses file defamation lawsuit against Read, blogger “Turtleboy”by Kara Walsh on April 17, 2026 at 10:49 pm
Four witnesses in the Karen Read murder case file a defamation lawsuit against Karen Read and blogger Turtleboy, alleging false accusations and harassment.
- With four psychologists for 4,600 students, Pittsfield schools face mental health gapby Tara Monastesse on April 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm
<p>Public schools need far more psychologists to serve student caseloads, as districts across Massachusetts grapple with rising youth mental health needs and persistent hiring challenges.</p>
- Kathryn Hamilton’s father Dan Hermanski carved Berkshire Carousel horses from a wheelchair. Now she honors his legacyby Staff Writer on April 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm
<p>For Kathryn Hamilton, volunteering at the Berkshire Carousel brings her closer to her father Dan Hermanski.</p>
- GE hopes to have rail sidings ready for Rest of River cleanup by 2028by Greg Sukiennik on April 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm
<p>The rail sidings would allow GE’s contractors to load lined, sealed shipping containers full of contaminated sediments for transport — south to a landfill in Lee, or north for higher levels of contamination bound for out-of-area disposal.</p>
- BFAIR, UCP of Western Massachusetts exploring mergerby The Berkshire Eagle on April 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm
<p>Two Berkshire County nonprofits are exploring a potential merger aimed at strengthening services and long-term sustainability, with leaders emphasizing that discussions remain preliminary and no final decision has been made.</p>
- Adams Community, Pittsfield Cooperative banks plan 'merger of equals'by Greg Sukiennik on April 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm
<p>Two long-established Berkshire County banks plan to merge by year’s end, creating a larger community lender with $1.5 billion in assets, 15 branches and nearly 200 employees. The deal would keep jobs and branches in place while shifting the combined bank’s headquarters to downtown Pittsfield.</p>
- Braintree man hospitalized in India to return home on medical flight through community donationsby Maria D'Agostino on April 17, 2026 at 10:48 pm
A man from Braintree who has been hospitalized in India since February is set to return home after his family was able to raise nearly...
- JUST ONE STATION: Nurse who helped postal worker pinned under van in Medway crash speaks outby Maria D'Agostino on April 17, 2026 at 10:28 pm
A nurse who jumped in to help a mail carrier after her van overturned in a crash in Medway last week spoke to 7NEWS about...
- UNH investigating multiple reports of suspicious man exposing himself on campusby Maria D'Agostino on April 17, 2026 at 9:51 pm
Police at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are investigating after they said they received several reports of a suspicious man loitering on campus, and...
- Driver charged in connection with death of 10-year-old girl in Websterby Maria D'Agostino on April 17, 2026 at 9:28 pm
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly crash that took the life of a 10-year-old girl in Webster last weekend,...
- ‘It’s been a dream of mine’: Runners ready up ahead of Marathon Mondayby Michael Mahar on April 17, 2026 at 8:47 pm
Marathon runners racing to get their numbers. Dennis Fiorentino is from California, he’s literally running in his uncle’s footsteps. “It’s been a dream of mine...
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- Eagles reportedly to ‘operate’ 2026 NFL Draft as if A.J. Brown won’t be in Philly Week 1by Kaley Brown on April 17, 2026 at 11:58 pm
The Patriots remain the "front-runner" to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Eagles. The post Eagles reportedly to ‘operate’ 2026 NFL Draft as if A.J. Brown won’t be in Philly Week 1 appeared first on Boston.com.
- Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a recordby Associated Press on April 17, 2026 at 11:26 pm
Friday’s reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which may only be temporary, is the clearest signal yet for optimism. The post Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record appeared first on Boston.com.
- Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts to missing playoffsby Colin McCarthy on April 17, 2026 at 10:45 pm
Current Bruin Nikita Zadorov disagreed with Marchand’s viewpoint. The post Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts to missing playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.
- Fear, physicality appear to be Bruins’ key ingredients ahead of playoff showdown with Sabresby Conor Ryan on April 17, 2026 at 10:22 pm
"I know a lot of teams — they’re afraid of us. I can tell. You can see it, you can hear it, and that’s what we have to do in Buffalo." The post Fear, physicality appear to be Bruins’ key ingredients ahead of playoff showdown with Sabres appeared first on Boston.com.
- Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI votersby Associated Press on April 17, 2026 at 10:21 pm
The information includes dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers and partial Social Security numbers. The post Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking info about RI voters appeared first on Boston.com.
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- Animal activists celebrate their first global 'Sanctuary Day'by Abigail Bottar on April 17, 2026 at 10:26 pm
It's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.
- Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming daysby Camila Domonoske on April 17, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why scientists are nervous about fungiby Gabrielle Emanuel on April 17, 2026 at 1:14 pm
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
- The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iranby NPR Staff on April 17, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
- Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.by Suzanne Nuyen on April 17, 2026 at 11:06 am
A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb
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- Would you get your hair cut at a high school? Here you can — and customers rave - NBC Bostonon April 18, 2026 at 12:23 am
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- Is Prop. 2 1/2 a bad bet for cash-strapped towns? Maps, charts reveal history - WCVBon April 17, 2026 at 11:26 pm
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- Rain, thunder and snow possible in Mass. this weekend with wild temp swings - MassLiveon April 17, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Rain, thunder and snow possible in Mass. this weekend with wild temp swings MassLive
- Massachusetts State Police knew Scott Quigley drank before crash, prosecutors say - Boston Heraldon April 17, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Massachusetts State Police knew Scott Quigley drank before crash, prosecutors say Boston Herald
- Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project - Sun Sentinelon April 17, 2026 at 9:41 pm
Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project Sun Sentinel
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- 1st XI Hockey Team Set the Tone for a Promising Season Ahead - RGSWon September 19, 2025 at 10:20 am
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- Honouring Mrs Sturdy and Our Charitable Efforts - RGSWon July 10, 2025 at 2:57 pm
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- Lower Sixth Compete in the British Informatics Olympiad - RGSWon January 24, 2025 at 11:23 am
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- Culinary Curiosity Commences with Cookery Club - RGSWon January 24, 2025 at 11:22 am
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- New MA Chick-Fil-A Opens, Bertucci's Closes Location: MA Food Week - Patchon December 6, 2024 at 8:00 am
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