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Freddie Roman, who brought Catskill comedy to Broadway, dies at 85

Over a half-century, Mr. Roman's comedy revolved around his family, and — as his target audiences increasingly escaped the New York area for Florida — aging and retirement.

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Talaysia loves to dance, sing, and be silly
Sunday’s Child is a weekly column featuring a child currently in foster care awaiting adoption.

Bridge dedicated in honor of Weymouth police officer shot to death in 2018
As steady showers of rain moved through the area Saturday, state officials, including Governor Charlie Baker, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, and Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler, gathered under a white tent to unveil a new sign and officially dedicate the Sergeant Michael C. Chesna First Responders Bridge.

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Two charged with kidnapping in connection to man’s death in Lowell

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Boston Children’s faced months of death threats and hate mail. Here’s how staff members are coping.

He got off Mass. and Cass. Now, he’s working to beat the odds and stay sober.

It’s OK to diss the Nazis

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Worcester honors six fallen firefighters 23 years after deadly warehouse blaze

The group of firefighters known as the "Worcester 6" lost their lives battling a blaze inside Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. on the evening of Dec. 3, 1999.

Police identify pilot killed in Falmouth plane crash, wife hospitalized with serious injuries

Carl Willis and his wife Candace "Candy" Oldham were returning from a day trip to Westfield they were taking with several other couples who loved to fly. Willis was remembered as kind and "always very friendly."

2 dead, 5 injured in Worcester crash after car speeds away from police

Officers had initially stopped the car after receiving a 911 call that the driver had threatened two men with a handgun. A search of the car later turned up a black airsoft gun disguised to look like a Glock 19 handgun, police said.

Remains of Cambridge soldier killed in WWII identified

Private Joseph E. Lescaut of the US Army Air Forces died on July 26, 1942 at the Cabanatuan POW camp in the Philippines.

Man dies after falling 40 feet from elevated roadway onto on-ramp near the Ted Williams Tunnel

A 33-year-old man exited a vehicle that was in traffic and crossed over a railing and fell onto the on-ramp at about 7:30 p.m., State Police said Saturday.

Police investigate a man’s fatal shooting in Nashua, N.H.

Joseph Bisson, 57, died from a gunshot wound to his abdomen and head, after being shot at 56 Amherst St. Friday evening, officials said Saturday.

Missing elderly man found safe in Concord, police say

Huanlu Wang, who only speaks Mandarin, left his home on Sachem Way in Acton on foot around noon Friday. On Saturday morning, police announced he had been located.

Man arrested in connection with murder of woman in Jackson, N.H.

Brandon Mitchell, 22, of Jackson, allegedly shot Esmae Doucette, 23, also of Jackson, last Wednesday. according to the New Hampshire attorney general's office.

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Freddie Roman, who brought Catskill comedy to Broadway, dies at 85

Julia Reichert, documentarian of the working class, dies at 76

Mary Shannon Little, who prosecuted Wedtech scandal, dies at 65

Allen Kay, 77, dies; coined ‘If you see something, say something’

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Among charter schools in Greater Boston suburbs, dress codes are anything but uniform

13 currently have precisely defined uniform policies, six have looser dress codes, and two have no formal code at all, highlighting the wide range of clothing standards, expectations, and student compliance.

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The Argument: Should Massachusetts raise the maximum age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 20?

Read two views and vote in our online poll.

Another plan for long-vacant Atlantic Aquarium in Hull

A developer wants to put up a four-story, 21-unit residential building at the eastern edge of Nantasket Beach.

Now’s the time to watch out for those deer in the headlights

There were approximately 9,891 crashes in Massachusetts reportedly involving a collision with a deer from Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2021.

BLOTTER TALES
Runaway rooster captured near Wrentham town line
A feathered fugitive is taken into custody, a naked man gets stuck in an elevator, and other odd tales from local police departments.

A museum that’s just kids’ stuff now open in downtown Peabody
The North Shore Children’s Museum began operating on Oct. 15 at 10 Main St. in leased space that was a TD Bank branch until several years ago.

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Now’s the time to watch out for those deer in the headlights

Another plan for long-vacant Atlantic Aquarium in Hull

Runaway rooster captured near Wrentham town line

The Argument: Should Massachusetts raise the maximum age of juvenile court jurisdiction to 20?

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Holiday concerts ringing, if you’re listening

Seasonal programs feature anniversary celebrations of the “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “The Nutcracker,” and more.

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Winter concerts, a gingerbread house contest, and ‘The Nutcracker’

Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras is hosting an afternoon of winter concerts on Dec. 11 at the Dolan Performing Arts in Ipswich.

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Quincy council approves $23 million more for public safety building

Officials blamed the cost overrun primarily on inflation.

More than 1,600 sign petition supporting permanent outdoor dining in Newton

Close to 20 restaurants in Newton were able to provide outdoor dining using parking spaces in front of their establishments this year.

Former home of beloved ‘Eyes on the Prize’ creator becomes Boston landmark

The city first received a petition from residents seeking the designation in 2017.

NO LIMITS: Waypoint Adventure gives students with physical and emotional challenges real-life experiences outdoors

Year-round programs include hiking, rock climbing, paddling, cycling, and cross-country skiing.

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The Argument: Should the state require later start times for all middle and high schools?

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‘To do nothing is not an option:’ In Brookline, controversy grows over future of aging public ice rink

In Brookline, a potential expansion of a beloved — but aging — public ice rink has pitted critics against project proponents over concerns that a larger facility could spoil a gem of a public park.