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Springfield family continues search for missing husky Kendo

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

A Springfield family is continuing their search for Kendo, a 1-year-old Siberian husky who has been missing since Feb. 5. Kayleigh Thomas Source link

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Falmouth scientists discover possible oldest recorded whale song – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

FALMOUTH, MASS. (WHDH) – Scientists in Falmouth stumbled upon a disc from 1949 with audio of a whale sounding like it’s singing, and they say the file is…

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Pawtucket shooting has ‘impact on the entire community’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Three people remain in critical condition at a hospital in Rhode Island following this week’s deadly shooting at an ice-skating arena in Pawtucket. The shooter’s ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan,…

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Baystate Health will no longer prescribe hormones to trans youth

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Local News Threats to federal funding for Medicaid and Medicare prompted the decision. Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Keith Bedford / The Boston Globe, File Baystate Health is…

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Southie roommates built a massive igloo that went viral on social media. Then the vandals showed up.

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Local News After nearly two weeks and more than 100 hours of work, their backyard masterpiece drew 40 million views — before two men took a sledgehammer to…

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Billionaire Les Wexner to be deposed in congressional probe of Epstein files

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Les Wexner’s long-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein will be the subject of a closed-door congressional deposition in Ohio on Wednesday,…

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Crews put out fire at the Holyoke Mall, no injuries reported

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Crews were sent to put out a fire at the Holyoke Mall late Tuesday night. Emma McCorkindale Source link

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Immigration experts share how locals can push back against Trump’s actions

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

MARBLEHEAD — A panel of local immigration experts shared ways people can push back against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, including donating to legal defense funds for immigrants…

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Symposium on privateers set for March 23

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NEWBURYPORT — The Museum of Old Newbury, working in partnership with the Custom House Maritime Museum, Lowell’s Boat Shop and Firehouse Center for the Arts, presents “Revolutionary Privateers…

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UMass ordered to lift suspension for student who organized pro-Palestinian protest

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Local News The student was suspended for one year following a September 2025 protest during a career fair at the university’s campus center. The student alleged that the…

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Olympics live updates: Shiffrin eyes medal in slalom; U.S. men’s hockey in quarterfinals

February 17, 2026February 18, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

NBC Universal, Inc. Mikaela Shiffrin placed 11th in women’s giant slalom but took some positives out of her two runs as she looks ahead to the slalom. Follow…

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Iran says it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz as it held more indirect talks with the US – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

GENEVA (AP) — Iran announced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday for live fire drills in a rare show of force as its negotiators held another…

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Hanover police officer charged with motor vehicle homicide in fatal Brockton hit-and-run

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Crime The off-duty officer allegedly hit the victim while driving himself and his friends home from a night at a Brockton strip club. A Hanover police officer is…

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Two residents displaced from house fire on Drumlin Road

February 17, 2026February 19, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

IPSWICH — A fire damaged a 2-½ story home on Drumlin Road in Ipswich on Monday night. At 11:35 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, the Ipswich Fire Department…

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Police credit a good Samaritan for ending a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

By KIMBERLEE KRUESI A shooter unleashed a flurry of bullets during a Rhode Island youth hockey game, killing two people and injuring three others, in an attack that…

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Wintry mix of rain and snow to hit Massachusetts

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The 22News Storm Team is tracking a wintry mix of rain and snow arriving Wednesday afternoon, with snow accumulation varying by location. Ashley Shook Source link

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Local students win Scholastic Art Awards

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Dozens of local middle and high school students are being honored in the state 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their artistic and literary work. The annual…

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Seasonable, Rain & Snow Ahead – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Alright, the last 7 days have generally been within a few degrees of average, and today won’t be an exception to that as temps start in the 20s…

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Series pilot about Salem wins awards at NY festival

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — Local comedian Allie Del Franco recently debuted the pilot episode of her comedy series “Witch City,” taking home multiple awards from the NYC TV Festival for…

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‘Every single cage is full’: Nearly 100 cats rescued from Rhode Island hoarding situation

February 16, 2026February 17, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

Local News Ninety-seven cats were rescued from a 1200-square foot-apartment in Woonsocket, RI, the shelter said. Nearly 100 cats were rescued by the Rhode Island Society for the…

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