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We'd especially like to thank the inventor of Flickin' Chicken. 😂 (via Patch Deals)

The Somerville shop's profane tweet probably reflects how a lot of New Englanders have been feeling.

Police said scammers have called asking for money for a fund for slain Officer Sean Gannon.

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The longest continuously serving member of the Massachusetts House collapsed at a baseball ceremony Saturday.

Investigators say the murder of Wendi Rose Davidson, 49, does not appear to be a random act.

Unless you have a limitless budget, you'll want to check out the neighborhoods on this list.

Go to bed early last night? You missed a small bit of history.

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"If I were evil, I could do a lot of damage with those explosives," an explosives expert says. (via DoylestownPatch)

It’s Earth Day’s is 48th birthday. The first Earth Day held April 22, 1970 was marked by peaceful demonstrations by some 20 million Americans in support of environmental protection and reform. It sparked the political change needed to create the EPA and the passage of landmark legislation including the Clean Air, Clean Water, and the Endangered Species Act.In the nearly five decades since it was first celebrated in parks, on streets and college campuses across the U.S., [...]

You deserve better than bad lighting and leaky faucets.

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The Texas firefighter was en route home from New York with his wife, parents and children Tuesday when he heard a loud pop and saw oxygen masks drop from overhead. Then, his training kicked in. (via Mckinney-Frisco Patch)

We've come a long way since the days of sticky sprays and fly swatters. 🐜 (via Patch Deals)

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Kudos to the TAB for highlighting the principle that democracy depends on citizens’ access to information about government functions (“Sunshine Week Is About Your Right to Know”). An informed citizenry is surely the remedy for obfuscation and self-dealing by public officials. Yet, the vitality of our democracy also depends on fair play among people who disagree which, unfortunately, is rare in today’s extreme partisanship. Economic ideas are clothed in social and [...]

We’re going to make this one real easy.1) Put down the newspaper and pick up your smart phone.2) Press “Home” to unlock. Then enter your passcode.3) Go to your “calendar” app.4) Enter the following dates:• Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – HHP Drop-Off opens at 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., 815 Newton St. Transfer Station. (Enter every Tuesday through Oct. 30, 2018).• Monday, May 7, 2018 – Recycling [...]

When baseball isn’t involved, we can get some great advice from wise New Yorkers, such as longtime educator and autism activist Dorothy Siegel.Siegel’s words of wisdom for our town: When it comes to special education and inclusion, “Brookline should be ahead of the curve.”But for a number of parents, like me, with kids on the autism spectrum, it has felt like we’re a bit behind the curve.Siegel, who founded the ASD Nest program for [...]

The Iraqi citizen and Massachusetts resident was sure to collect the insurance checks after setting fire to his own pizza place.

A superior court judge has determined that the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission needs to determine whether Brookline was justified in firing former Brookline firefighter Gerald Alston in 2016. The decision is the latest development in a saga that spans years.In 2013, Alston filed a case in federal court claiming a pattern of systematic racism and retaliation within the town. This came after Alston complained about a racial epithet left on his voicemail by a white supervisor in [...]

Globe columnist Kevin Cullen was placed on administrative leave amid a review into the accuracy of his columns.

Question of approving and executing a Use and Occupancy Agreement with Brigham and Women’s Physicians Organization, Inc. for a short-term continuation of their use of 111 Cypress Street, to allow time to relocate, not to extend past April 30, 2019.

Going behind the McDonald's counter landed this guy behind bars. (via Burke Patch)

The first rule of fight club is ... don't have them in schools!

Sigh...

A lot of phrases aren't welcome in preschool classrooms. Add 'best friend' to the list.

Reports indicate that the incident is an armed robbery.

Drumroll, please... (via Grand Rapids Patch)

Visit brooklinelibrary.org for more information and to register for events.Run for the Renovation at Coolidge CornerMark your calendar: On May 5 the Library Foundation is hosting a fun Derby Day party at the Coolidge Corner Library – just before closing for a brief renovation. We’ll sip mint juleps, listen to Bluegrass music and watch the 144th running of The Kentucky Derby – all while raising money to support the renovation and fund technology [...]

Cullen wrote about the deadly immediate aftermath of the Boston Bombings, but he later said he didn't get to the blast area until later.

The Boston radio legend called more than 750 Patriots games in his career.

These counties have the highest levels of smog and soot, according to the American Lung Association.

The clock is ticking on NECCO, and a former CEO is embarking on an ambitious crowdfunding campaign.

The busiest branch library in Massachusetts happens to be Brookline’s own Coolidge Corner library, and in June it will close for renovations. Though the branch has gone through all sorts of projects from renovations to small maintenance work, it will get a major overhaul intended to increase space and accessibility for its many users.“The Coolidge Corner branch is routinely that highest circulating branch in the state,” said Sara Slymon, the Brookline [...]

Following months of harassment, Michael Hill abandoned his job and home state for Palm Springs, Calif.

Mark your calendars for Dec. 16!

He may be elderly, but this 83-year-old is utilizing a modern tool after losing his job after more than two decades. (via Alameda Patch)

"It’s unfortunately no surprise to us," the owners said.

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The latest in the Cambridge story about a black Harvard Student and the police.

Emaciated dog rescued rescued by Massachusetts Eversource worker; "Bentley" has recovered and was recently adopted.

Massachusetts man wins $1M in the lottery...for the second time this year:

While most of the nation is mourning Mrs. Bush, this CA professor had something else to say. And it's not going over well. (via Fresno Patch)

On the first Sunday in May for the past five decades, the streets of Boston, Brookline, Newton and Cambridge turn into a ribbon of walkers, weaving its way from and to the Boston Common for up to 20 miles.Volunteers cheer them on, and refresh them with water and snacks; musicians perform at several spots along the way.Students, teachers, religious leaders and their flocks, friends and strangers, all having fun while raising money for a most serious cause — alleviating [...]

Nero, the Yarmouth police dog shot searching for a career criminal last week, has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery:

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