Meghan Ottolini
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Boston, MA, United States
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MBTA Transit Police searching for man who took off pants, committed “lewd act” on train
MBTA Transit Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who they said took off his pants on the Red Line and committed a "lewd act" in front of passengers. → Read More
Where should I park my car for Red Sox games at Fenway?
Nothing beats watching a grand slam from the seats in Fenway Park with a hot dog in hand, but finding a spot to safely leave the car near Lansdowne Street can feel like navigating a labyrinth. → Read More
Mike Tyson credits marijuana for improved mental health, introduces line of products in Boston
"It's put me in a frame of mind where I can be at peace with myself, my family, my dear friends," Tyson told the Herald. → Read More
Beloved Boston dive bar slated to become restaurant
It may finally be last call for another one of Boston's longstanding dive bars: the license to Beacon Hill Pub on Charles Street changed hands to a new owner who intends to turn it into a restaurant. → Read More
Gunshot wounds in Boston surged during first year of pandemic, study shows
“One factor that may have contributed to the surge in violence is gun availability,” authors wrote, and noted that an analysis of recovered guns by the Boston Police Department traced t… → Read More
Tom Brady’s retirement announcement ushers in praise from fans, despite Patriots omission
“He may have forgotten us, but we’ll never forget him. He brought us lots of joy,” said Patriots fan Maureen Murray. → Read More
Boston residents secure space savers until Wednesday after blizzard
"You do spend a couple of hours digging out. You should have some kind of right to keep it for 48 hours. Some people are ridiculous. They start putting markers out before it even snows," said longtime South Boston resident Mike McClosky, as he dug out his car for the third time since Saturday. → Read More
Hot ticket: Vintage sports tickets selling for big bucks among collectors
"The ticket space has gone nuclear, particularly over the last six-month window. You're seeing prices go in this crazy direction," said Chris Costa, owner of Card Vault in Foxborough, Mass. → Read More
Massachusetts restaurant owners call on Congress to add emergency funding through omicron surge
"I'm gambling on the fact that this country, this congress isn't going to let us languish. What you've done, and how long it's taken, you've waited too long. I speak for all of the people here, we feel abandoned," said Steve Postal, owner of Commonwealth restaurant in Kendall Square. → Read More
Investigators ‘closing in’ on new details in Harmony Montgomery missing child case
The prosecution also hinted at a more sinister reason Kayla Montgomery should remain in custody: that she may know officials are close to a grim discovery, giving her cause to flee. → Read More
Stepmother of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery pleads not guilty to new charges
The stepmother of missing New Hampshire child Harmony Montgomery, Kayla Montgomery, pleaded not guilty to new charges she faced in court Monday, including a felony theft charge. → Read More
Stepmother of missing 7-year-old Harmony Montgomery pleads not guilty to new charges
The stepmother of missing New Hampshire child Harmony Montgomery, Kayla Montgomery, pleaded not guilty to new charges she faced in court Monday, including a felony theft charge. → Read More
Stepmother of Harmony Montgomery pleads not guilty to new charges
The stepmother of missing New Hampshire child Harmony Montgomery, Kayla Montgomery, pleaded not guilty to new charges she faced in court Monday, including a felony theft charge. → Read More
What is the best face mask? Expert breaks down N95, KN95, KF94 and how to spot a fake
Aaron Collins, who tests respirators on his Youtube channel, agrees with the CDC's recommendation to ditch cloth masks for tight-fitting masks that feature polypropylene filters: tightly woven synthetic fibers that create an electrostatic charge, trapping up to 99% of virus particles. → Read More
Alleged drunk driver arrested after crashing into Massachusetts State Police cruiser
Saul Justa, 44, T-boned the driver side of the cruiser around 10 p.m. Thursday night, on Cohannet Street in Taunton. The Trooper in the vehicle immediately alerted nearby patrols that his vehicle had been hit. Justa stayed on the scene until other authorities could respond. → Read More
Beloved police dog K-9 Grimm gets final ride in Andover
K9 Grimm got a full barking salute on Andover's Main Street during his final ride around town Wednesday - the loyal German Shepherd was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer just days ago, after a decade of service with Andover Police. → Read More
Bruins retire Willie O’Ree’s jersey number, honoring first Black NHL player
"I never expected, when I started playing hockey, that I'd have my number retired up there in the rafters, with so many icons and so many greats," O'Ree told current Bruins players during a video call shared by the organization. → Read More
Supply chain woes hit Massachusetts food pantries
The effects of the pandemic's massive supply chain disruption has trickled down to the most vulnerable Bay Staters as food donation nonprofits like Boston-based Lovin' Spoonfuls see 30% less food available to distribute to local pantries. → Read More
Pond skating season is here, but how do you know the ice is safe?
Nothing is more quintessentially New England than lacing up ice skates and hitting a local pond as temperatures drop, but the charming pastime of pond skating and other ice-based recreation poses risks - no matter the conditions, experts say. → Read More
Family prepares to welcome home Brockton man who spent 27 years behind bars for murder after rare commutation
Family members of William Allen, the 48-year-old Brockton man who received a rare commutation from Gov. Charlie Baker for a first-degree murder conviction, are preparing to welcome their prodigal son home in the coming months after 27 years in prison. → Read More