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Tsarnaev's lawyers seek permission to photograph him to show 'evolving mental and physical state'

Lawyers for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect want to be able to take pictures of the 19-year-old now and over time to show evidence of his injuries and his "evolving mental and physical state," according to a filing in federal court in Boston ...
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Mass. state trooper convicted of extortion

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was convicted in federal court Friday of extortion for threatening a gambler who owed their fellow bookie more than ,000 in debts.
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Transit Police Officer Richard Donohue, wounded during Boston Marathon bombing shootout, moves to Spaulding Rehab hospital

In a major medical milestone, Transit Police Officer Richard "Dic" Donohue has now moved to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, 28 days after he was rushed, nearly lifeless, to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge ...
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Legal Notice of Delinquent Tax 2012

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Nearly 500 attend 'Open Arts Day' in Watertown, show support for local police

Nearly 500 people attended "Open Arts Day," a free open house at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown earlier this month, showing a strong display of community following the events of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt occurring locally, according to organization officials ...
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MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.
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Sources: Bomb suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev took responsibility for Marathon attacks in note scrawled in boat

Two officials say Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left behind a note in the boat where he was captured after a massive manhunt ...
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First-quarter financial results mixed for Massachusetts health insurance firms

The state's biggest health insurers reported mixed first-quarter financial results Wednesday, with two notching income gains, one registering lower earnings, and one posting a loss.
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Obituary: Sarah A. Hajenlian

HAJENLIAN, Sarah A. Of Hollywood, FL, formerly of Neponset, passed peacefully at home, May 6, 2013 ...
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Obituary: Diana F. Proctor

PROCTOR, Diana F. Of Watertown, Mass., May 10, 2013 ...
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Obituary: George B. Miller

MILLER, George B. Born January 30, 1919 in Danvers ...
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Watertown police stepping up seat belt enforcement this month

Drivers, it's time to buckle up: The Watertown Police Department will join 120 other local police departments and state entities in a two-week push to enforce seat belt laws locally starting next Monday ...
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Watertown police officer to run 200 miles for Richard family

A Watertown police officer will embark on a 200-mile foot race through Vermont this month to raise money for Richard family members from Dorchester, who were deeply affected by the Boston Marathon bombings in April ...
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Watertown budget hearings begin this week, continue through June

Watertown town officials will begin a month-long series of budget hearings this week to set the next fiscal year's financial plan, and are encouraging residents to attend the meetings and express their opinions ...
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AN EVENING OF COMFORT & FOOD: A Fundraiser for the Watertown Police Foundation

On May 15th, the one month anniversary of the Boston Bombings, Porcini's Italian Restaurant on School Street is holding a special event to support the Watertown Police Foundation ...
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Click It or Ticket to Boost Seat Belt Use

Town of Watertown 2013 High-Visibility Enforcement Campaign Begins May 20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sergeant David Sampson dsampson@police ...
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Biking opportunities outside of Boston

The regions north and west of Boston offer a rich array of options for mountain bikers of all abilities ...
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FY14 BUDGET HEARING DATES

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Regional police step up to the manhunt

Hundreds of officers from communities across the state, working 12- to 18-hour shifts at a time, descended to Watertown late last Thursday and early Friday as part of the manhunt for the second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings, 19-year-old Dzhokhar A ...
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WMS Talent Show on Thursday night; deadline to enter photo contest on Friday

By Sara G., Catherin C., and Christina B.The Watertown community is invited to a night of entertainment at the annual WMS Talent Show on Thursday night, April 25, and the deadline to enter the WMS photo contest is on Friday, April 26 ...
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Top 10 best locations to live in Mass.

If you were to move to any Massachusetts community, where should you go? We analyzed and ranked each towns crime rateincluding violent and property crime,the number of public transit options, the number of historical sites per resident, the percentage of acres that are open space, and the number of grocery stores ...
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Cheapest places to live in Massachusetts

Here's a slideshow of the 10 towns with the cheapest home values in Massachusetts ...
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Top 10 Most Fun Places to Live in Massachusetts

How fun is your town? We ranked the top 10 most fun communities in Massachusetts by analyzing the number of restaurants, theaters, and museums, using Tripadvisor and other online sources, per population data provided by the US Census ...
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Top 10 towns with best schools in Massachusetts

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Top 10 hipster places in Massachusetts

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Watertown sidewalks covered in messages of hope

Frightened by the shootout and manhunt that ensued in Watertown Friday, resident Hannah Serbun was hesitant to leave her apartment on Oliver Road ...
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Suspect taken alive

Four days after two deadly explosions turned the finish line of the Boston Marathon into a scene of bloody chaos, the 19-year-old college student believed to be responsible for placing the bombs was taken into custody Friday night, bringing a sense of relief and justice to a shaken region.
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Dreamtown Finder: Massachusetts town search calculator

A tool to help you find the ideal Massachusetts communities for your needs ...
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