Boston|News|
Kennedy Cousin's Murder Conviction Reinstated
The Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a lower court decision that had previously freed Michael Skakel.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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I cover the following Patches: Back Bay, Beacon Hill (Massachusetts politics), Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, North End, Roslindale, South End and West Roxbury.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Adult Coloring, Knitting And More: New Programs Coming to Framingham Public Library in 2017
With adult coloring night and other new programs, Framingham Public Library invites you to come in and take a load off.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Patch: 2016's Five Most-Read
One of these gave us a little hope for humanity, and a lot of pride in our readers.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline's Five Most-Read Stories in 2016
An opportunity to be Tom Brady's neighbor, a tragic loss, fatalities and one mother's harrowing child-rearing tale.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
As Marijuana Legalization Supporters Rally, Baker Signs Retail Delay Into Law
A six-month delay in retail marijuana openings is a "shameful and cowardly move," legalization supporters said.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham's Most-Read Stories in 2016
Here's what you were clicking in the year gone by.
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Boston|News|
Thunder-snow in Boston: Who Heard It?
Our reporter in Beacon Hill is convinced it was thunder-hail, actually. Did you hear the rumbles or see lighting last night?
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Firefighters Respond After Smoke Smelled On Brattle Street
Numerous emergency vehicles were reported on site.
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Boston|News|
Discovery of Missing 16-Year-Old's Body Turns to Homicide Investigation
The teen's death "was not random," investigators believe. The missing boy's body was found in Belle Isle Marsh earlier this month.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Boston Power Outages: Spotty Problems Reported as Nor'Easter Blows In
Some customers are reporting outages Thursday evening.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Power Outages: Spotty Problems Reported as Nor'Easter Bears Down
A few customers are reporting outages Thursday afternoon.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Charter Commission to Meet One Final Time
Town or city? What about term limits? The commission wants more feedback before deciding a final version.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Baker: Delaying Marijuana Retail Sales 'Perfectly Appropriate'
According to The Boston Herald, Gov. Charlie Baker agrees with the idea, but hasn't said he'll sign six-month delay.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Jamaica Plain, MA|News|
Orange Line Delays: Signal Problem Slowing Things Down
A signal problem at Oak Grove is to blame for moderate delays.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Fraudulent 'HVAC Inspector,' Alleged Thief Arrested in Coolidge Corner
Police say he's facing several charges in Brookline.
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Framingham, MA|News|
Framingham Chef 'Redeemed' on Cutthroat Kitchen... Almost
Upside down and on a tightrope, the Aussie-born chef took a second shot Wednesday night on the Food Network's most challenging cooking show.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Suspicious Device Investigated; Area Around Newbury Street Roped Off
Police were on the scene Wednesday evening.
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West Roxbury, MA|News|
West Roxbury Fire Spews Heavy Smoke
A building, reportedly behind Bertucci's, was spewing smoke Wednesday night in West Roxbury.
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Boston|News|
Boston's Most-Visited Restaurants, Bars And More: Lyft
The "Lyftie Awards" tallied up the top destinations in Boston.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Metered Parking App Now Available in Harvard Square
Part of a parking pilot in Cambridge.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff