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Hundreds fill Boston church for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Hope and sadness filled the atmosphere as a crowd of about 300 people filled the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Sunday evening for a Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil.

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Infant, father found dead in their home in Hillsboro, N.H.

A 4-month-old girl and her father were found dead in Hillsboro on Sunday morning in what officials are calling an ongoing suspicious death investigation.

Littleton man seriously injured after being struck by vehicle

A Littleton man was seriously injured Sunday evening after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Ayer Road in Littleton.

Hundreds line up to pay respects to fallen Worcester firefighter

Mourners gathered Sunday afternoon to remember Jason Menard, the Worcester firefighter who died in the line of duty after saving the lives of two of his comrades inside a burning building.

Mayor Walsh responds to Boston police overtime fraud investigation
In light of Friday’s Globe report that a federal grand jury is investigating accusations of overtime fraud in the Boston Police Department, Mayor Martin J. Walsh responded in a short interview with WBZ Radio.

Patrick will accept Super PAC support, pledges intraparty civility
In his most potentially controversial statement Sunday, Patrick told “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd that he wouldn’t discourage Super PACs from supporting his candidacy, acknowledging that after his late entry into the race, “we need to do some catchup.”

Franklin natives are first sisters to become US Army generals

Annie McNamara Evans, who raised awareness about bone marrow transplants, dies at 29

The Museum of Science ranks among the best in the nation. The accolades don’t come without turmoil

For low-income students, the suburbs are no sure path to college

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Vigil to end motor vehicle crashes highlights safety measures, distracted driving legislation on Beacon Hill

Several people shared stories of loss as part of the fifth annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims memorial vigil held in Boston. 3 hours ago

Officials acknowledge health concerns at Malden District Court played role in its temporary closure

They say employees had been expressing concerns, and an environmental assessment showed dust, chemicals, and other irritants had been found in the building. 8:23 p.m.

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Lottery results from Sunday drawings 8:15 p.m.

Driver injured after crashing into Upton store

The operator of the truck, who has not been identified, was transported to an area hospital for treatment, police said. 7:37 p.m.

For Marshfield voters, a time to pay more?

Voters are deciding whether to approve a tax hike that would allow the town to borrow about $41 million toward building a new police station and public works facility, adding on to the senior center, and repairing some sea walls in the South Shore town. 7:03 p.m.

Auditing company investigating RMV is keeping records private

Grant Thornton LLP, which has already been paid nearly $2 million by the state, argued the documents are confidential under its agreement with Massachusetts. 7:01 p.m.

Franklin natives are first sisters to become US Army generals

Major General Maria Barrett and Brigadier General Paula Lodi said the lessons they learned growing up helped them reach this unprecedented position. 6:48 p.m.

Maine man charged with causing double-fatal crash

A married couple, 48-year-old Derek Trudeau and 40-year-old Stephanie Trudeau, of Litchfield, were killed as they were travelling to pick up their 9-year-old child. 6:24 p.m.