LIFESTYLE September 7, 2022 On this day in history, Sept. 7, 1813, Uncle Sam becomes symbol of nation during War of 1812 Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, was "born" on Sept. 7, 1813, and inspired by New York businessman Samuel Wilson, who provided rations to troops in the War of 1812.
US September 6, 2022 Judge rules anti-vaccine mandate protester outside Boston Mayor Wu's home 'wrongfully arrested,' drops charges A Massachusetts judge ruled that the first anti-vaccine mandate protester charged for picketing outside Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s home before allowed hours was “wrongfully arrested."
Boston September 5, 2022 'Heroic' next-door neighbor saves mother, 2 children in Boston house fire A Boston, Massachusetts, resident is being praised by the city’s fire department for a “heroic job” helping a mother and two children escape from a blaze.
US September 2, 2022 Boston subway maintenance is halfway complete Boston's subway maintenance is almost halfway done after years of neglect, leading to the accidents such as the Orange Line catching fire and causing a man to jump into the river.
True Crime September 2, 2022 James 'Whitey' Bulger killing: Son of Boston mobster's accused hitman seeking answers for delay in charges James "Whitey' Bulger, the ruthless leader who was at the helm of the South Boston-based Winter Hill Gang, died in prison just years after he was convicted in 2013.
US September 1, 2022 Boston man found dead in landfill identified 17 years later A Boston man was identified Thursday as the body found in a landfill 17 years ago following advanced DNA technology that helped police investigators put a name to the remains
Boston September 1, 2022 Video shows father, son pulled from Boston Harbor after boat sinks: 'We're so weak' Video shows moment when father and son were rescued by Boston Harbor police after their 28-foot boat sank while they were fishing for lobster near Graves Light.
Twitter August 31, 2022 Babylon Bee CEO offers $20K to catch Children’s Hospital bomb threat caller after gender surgery controversy Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon tweeted out a thread on Wednesday that offered $20,000 for information regarding the person who threatened to bomb Boston Children’s Hospital.
Boston August 30, 2022 Good Samaritan stabbed, bitten after tackling alleged purse thief in Massachusetts A 21-year-old Massachusetts man is recovering after being stabbed and bitten by an alleged purse thief.
Massachusetts August 29, 2022 Cambridge officials find elevated levels of 'forever chemicals' in water supply, move to switch water source Cambridge, MA, is switching its drinking water source after finding elevated levels of "forever chemicals" in its water supply. The water's PFAS levels are above the state's standard.
New Hampshire August 29, 2022 New Hampshire ride operator recovering from injuries after roller coaster accident A worker who was injured at New Hampshire's Santa’s Village theme park Saturday is still recovering.