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Amid planned protests of Ben Shapiro visiting BU, what will ‘fair and balanced’ coverage look like?

Student newspapers such as The Crimson at Harvard and The Daily Northwestern face an objectivity problem: The world they write for isn’t fair and balanced.

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Worcester firefighters battle three-alarm fire at pet supply store near Tatnuck Square

Hours after a four-alarm fire claimed the life of one of their own Wednesday morning, Worcester firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at a commercial building near Tatnuck Square, officials said.

Woman helps residents who fled Worcester fire: ‘They came out of the house screaming’

“They came out of the house screaming, that’s what caught our attention,” said Kathy Desrosiers, who lives across the street from the residence on Stockholm Street in Worcester that caught fire.

It started as a routine fire, and then Worcester firefighters heard the call: ‘Mayday, Mayday’

Radio transmissions between Worcester firefighters at the scene of a deadly house fire on Stockholm Road show how a response to a routine fire turned into tragic blaze that killed a firefighter.

The impeachment hearings: Here’s what you missed
The impeachment investigation burst into the open Wednesday morning, as the first of a series of public hearings began in Congress.

Man, 75, dies after slipping and drowning during fishing trip in Taunton
A 75-year old man died after he slipped and drowned during a fishing trip near the Taunton River Tuesday morning, the Bristol County district attorney’s office said.

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Governor Baker names Christopher Mason as new commander of the Massachusetts State Police

Amid planned protests of Ben Shapiro visiting BU, what will ‘fair and balanced’ coverage look like?

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Bill Weld files for N.H. primary

Weld acknowledged the juxtaposition of his filing to replace President Trump at a time when impeachment proceedings were beginning was poignant. 2 hours ago

At Harvard and beyond, student journalists face increasing scrutiny from peers

Campus reporters are facing backlash for following fairly routine journalistic practices when covering campus protests.

Governor Baker names Christopher Mason as new commander of the Massachusetts State Police

Governor Charlie Baker named Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Mason as the next colonel and superintendent of the State Police Wednesday, an appointment made necessary when Colonel Kerry Gilpin announced her retirement after 25 years on the force.

Boy, 15, arrested for making threats on social media against high school in West Newbury

A 15-year-old boy is facing felony charges for allegedly using social media platforms to make threatening statements against Pentucket Regional High School, officials said.

Worcester firefighter killed while searching for baby reportedly trapped in home

Lieutenant Jason Menard was killed and three others were injured while battling a four-alarm fire in a three-family home early Wednesday.

Pedestrian suffers life-threatening injuries in downtown crash

The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the corner of Merchants Row and State Street Wednesday morning, police said.

Worcester firefighter leaves behind wife and three children; had planned trip to Disney

A review of Jason Menard’s social media presence shows he and his family were proud of his service and keenly aware of the dangers he and his colleagues faced on a daily basis.

Excessive idling by Encore Boston Harbor shuttles sparks lawsuit threat

The Conservation Law Foundation has accused Encore owner Wynn Resorts and several transportation contractors of violating the federal Clean Air Act and state regulations that prohibit excessive idling, and said that it intends to sue unless the companies take quick action.

OBITUARIES

Charles Rogers, former Detroit Lions receiver, dies at 38

Richard T. Flood Jr., a hockey coach and private school headmaster, dies at 84

William Hughes, congressman and ambassador, dies at 87

James Stern, who disrupted a racist group, dies at 55

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Newton residents pack public hearing on Webster Woods

About 100 residents attended the only public hearing following the city’s request for $15.7 million of Community Preservation funds for the Boston College-owned property.

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Firefighters save dog while battling house fire

A dog is saved from a burning building, a woman tries to trade jewelry for gas, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

Salem Winter Market returns for two weekends

Area residents have a chance to buy fresh foods and other locally produced goods when the annual Salem Winter Market returns for two upcoming weekends this season.

Dredging of Gloucester’s Annisquam River to get underway

A federal project to dredge Gloucester’s Annisquam River will be able to move forward after the state recently awarded a $2.4 million grant to support the work.

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GlobeLocal: Noteworthy performances
Apponequet grad Abby Carchio converted the winning penalty kick to help the Brown women’s soccer team win their first Ivy title since 1994.

CATCHING UP WITH . . .
From Duxbury to Harvard, basketball taught Pat Magnarelli perseverance and perspective
Now a director of business development in Chicago, he credits athletics for learning how to best reach a common goal.

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As holidays approach, wild turkeys here doing quite well, thank you

It seems like I see them everywhere. On the median strip on the highway, next to the drive-through at McDonald’s, and crossing roads all over the place — even in the city.

Lions and tigers and bears? No, but coyote, goat, and gorillas

A coyote causes concern in Peabody, men wearing gorilla masks create a stir in Hingham, and other odd tales from local police blotters.

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What’s happening west of Boston

The Belmont Woman’s Club invites the public to a lecture called “Celebrating the Centennial Voting Rights for Women” on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

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What’s happening south of Boston

Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton hosts a reception for the exhibit “Stitch by Stitch: Activist Quilts from the Social Justice Sewing Academy.”


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