People 'Panic-Buying' MA Candy Amidst Closure Reports: Patch PM

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Update: Mother Charged In Death Of Daughter Told Son Not To Call 911

She also allegedly closed a wound on the boy's neck with super glue.

Necco Wafer Sales Soar Amid Reports Of Company's Closure

People are "panic-buying" the candy after the Revere-based company announced in March it needs a buyer.

Storms Forced Saturday School Days

Power outages and snow storms canceled 10 school days in this town.

Child Using Matches Cause Of Fatal Fire In MA

The fire claimed the life of a man and his two children and displaced 80 people, mostly recent immigrants.

Mother Killed Sons For Fortune, Fame, Prosecutors Allege

Police say Latarsha Sanders stabbed her two sons to death.

Why Are These Helicopters Flying So Low This Week?

Well for one, it's marathon season.

Life-Size Jack Daniel Statue Stolen: Police

Yes, that Jack Daniel!

Several Colleges Subject Of Justice Department Investigation

Wellesley College is among several New England colleges facing a Justice Department probe.

Melrose Schools Budget Passed, But Still Needs $660K

The School Committee passed a budget by a 6-1 vote. That dissenting vote came from the Mayor, who now has to reconcile a large delta.

New Restaurants Are Coming To Downtown Peabody

Take a look at the restaurants that are coming and going in Peabody.

Arlington To Consider Colonial Day Changes, Including Name

The annual tradition has seen third-graders dress as colonists or Native Americans and participate in period-specific activities.

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