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State Police warn of hoax where caller poses as a police officer.

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State Police warn of hoax where caller poses as a police officer.

Ordered to pay $266,983 in restitution.
Four Merrimack Valley men are accused of stealing five Kitchenaid mixers valued at more than $2,000 from Sears at the Burlington Mall.
Tyrone James, of Dorchester, sentenced to 57 months in prison.
Indictment claims $11 million paid to workers in cash.
Residents are encouraged to attend.
Annual ride is May 20.
Owners of Giovanni’s Roast Beef & Pizza were released on bond.
Thousands of kilograms of pot shipped and $6.1 million in drug proceeds hidden.
An accidental fire closed the Haverhill club earlier this month.
"There's bread for you...If he dies," Jaime Rivera told an informant.
William Soltan had 2014 deadline.
Marathon Team began raising money in memory of the late Myra Kraft.
Lauren Spencer running in memory of the late Myra Kraft.
C12 at West Elementary School continues to be a "problematic'' site.
Classic Colonial with finished attic and huge master suite.