'Shut The Lights Off, Say No More': Chilling Kindergarten 'Lockdown' Rhyme Goes Viral
A "jarring" nursery rhyme posted in a Somerville classroom to help prepare young children for a lockdown is going viral.
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Mission Hill School Put In Safe Mode After Reports Of Shots Fired
The Tobin School in Mission Hill was in safe mode for about twenty minutes as police searched the neighborhood after getting a call of shots fired on Smith Street around 9:45 a.m.
Report Of Shot Fired Near Shirley Prison Prompts Lockdown
A report of a shot fired in the area of a Shirley prison prompted a lockdown on Thursday, State Police say.
Student Waving Stapler Prompts Southbridge School Lockdown
The Southbridge Middle/High School was locked down Wednesday afternoon.
House Speaker Stuck In Weymouth School During Lockdown
A suburban Boston high school was placed on lockdown with Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo and another state lawmaker stuck aside.
Man With Gun, Drugs Arrested At Milton High School
Milton High School went into lockdown for about two hours Wednesday afternoon.
NH School Locked Down After Student Finds Shotgun Shell
A New Hampshire middle school was placed in lockdown on Monday after a student found a shotgun shell inside a locker room.
Police: Man Who Triggered Lockdown At School Wanted Recommendation Letter
A 21-year-old man who prompted a lockdown at his former high school when a student spotted a gun tucked into his waistband had gone there to ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation to college, police said Friday.
Man With Weapon In Custody After Manchester, N.H. School Lockdown
A man is in custody after someone was seen entering a Manchester, New Hampshire high school with a gun, police said.
One Year Later: Mass. Governor Has No Regrets About Lock Down Of Greater Boston
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick says the decision to lock down much of greater Boston during the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombing was a "tough call" but one he's glad that was made.
Salem, NH Man Charged With Trying To Kill Mother
A young man is charged with trying to kill his mother in Salem, New Hampshire Thursday morning.
Attleboro School On Lockdown As Police Search For Man With A Gun
An Attleboro school is in lock down as State and Attleboro police search for a man believed to be carrying a gun.
Laconia Police Probe Report Of Gun Outside School
Police say two schools in Laconia, N.H., were put in lockdown mode Tuesday.
FBI, Secret Service Join Investigation Into Fake MIT Gunman Report
The MIT campus was put on lockdown Saturday morning following what turned out to be an unfounded report of a person with a long rifle and body armor spotted inside a campus building.
Brockton School Defends Decision To Tell Students Lockdown Was Only A Drill
Officials at Brockton High School are defending their handling of a lockdown situation Thursday morning after a student thought they saw someone with a gun.
Arrest Made In Keene State Lockdown
Keene State went into lockdown early Saturday morning when a man with a gun, a goalie mask, and no shirt ran onto campus.
Canton Teaching Students To Fight Back Against Violent Intruders
Canton already has the kind of lockdown drills most schools around the country implemented after the infamous Columbine attack. Now, local police are taking that a step further.
Lockdown Ordered At NH Jail After Inmate Rebellion
Inmates at New Hampshire's Merrimack County jail are on lockdown after a rebellion prompted by an instruction to clean their unit.
Apponequet High School Briefly Put In Lockdown
Apponequet Regional High School was put into lockdown mode Thursday morning because of a reported threat.
Four Schools In Keene Locked Down During Search For Armed Man
Police were looking for an "armed individual" in West Keene on Tuesday morning and locked down four schools as a precaution.
14-Year-Old Shoots Self At School In Walpole, New Hampshire
A school was put under lockdown in Walpole, New Hampshire Friday after a 14-year-old student shot himself.
Student With Air Rifle Taken Into Custody At Westford School
A 16-year-old was placed in custody after he allegedly entered Nashoba Valley Technical High School with an air soft rifle, forcing officials to place the school in lockdown on Wednesday.
Marshfield Murder Suspect Is In Country Illegally
A manhunt for a murder suspect in Marshfield ended late Monday morning with an arrest, after a search that lasted for several hours and forced three schools into lockdown.
Irene Forces Lockdown At USS Constitution
The USS Constitution will not give tours to the public at the height of Hurricane Irene in order to keep its visitors safe from dangerous winds and heavy rains from the storm.
Newton North Locked Down After Gun Scare
Newton North High School was locked down for about an hour Monday morning while police investigated a report of a student with a gun.
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Box truck catches fire outside Quincy City Hall
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Man stabbed at Jackson Square MBTA station
The cause of the stabbing is currently under investigation by Transit Police.
'The Instigators' filming takes over City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall
City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall are the latest areas to be taken over by filming for Matt Damon and Casey Affleck's new movie.
Revolution score late winner, beating DC United 2-1
Teenager Noel Buck scored the winning goal in the 88th minute.
Composer Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, dies at 43
"We are all totally bereft," Webber said in a statement.
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5 homes destroyed, 3 damaged in massive fire at Minot Beach in Scituate
Firefighters from across the South Shore responded to a massive fire on Glades Road in Scituate.
Police launch investigation into fatal stabbing of Brockton man
Brockton Police discovered the man suffering from apparent stab wounds while investigating a robbery in the area.
Human remains found in Stoughton by workers
The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Boston on Friday.
At least 24 dead after Mississippi tornado causes destruction across the state
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
Roxbury preschoolers make their own Orange Line
The students at the early education center run by Horizons for Homeless Children learned all about the MBTA on Friday.
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Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults and scientists are racing to uncover why
Nikki Lawson received the shock of her life at age 35.
Drinking caffeine could help boost metabolism, new study finds
European researchers have found that higher levels of caffeine in the blood were associated with a reduced fat burden.
"Harvard Diet" may help reduce risk of chronic diseases
The Harvard Healthy Eating Plate was introduced in 2011 and acts as a guide for eating balanced meals.
New study finds losing sleep could impact kids' health
It can be hard to get your little ones to go to bed but a new study finds losing just a little bit of sleep could take a toll on your kids' health.
Somerville company develops free feminine pads on a roll
The dispenser is just like a toilet paper dispenser and no vending machine or coins are necessary to get a sanitary pad.
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I-Team: Downtown Boston struggling to rebound after COVID pandemic
According to a new study, Boston's growth is lagging behind other cities.
I-Team: Judge blocks MV Realty mortgages, releases liens
A series of I-Team investigations has led to a court ruling that could mean dozens of homeowners will recoup tens of thousands of dollars.
I-Team: Experts say school bullying cases are underreported
A recent survey showed one in five students said they were bullied, most of them girls.
Protesters rally against legislation they say would shield predatory lenders
There was a new development Wednesday in a story the I-Team has been investigating for years.
I-Team: RMV keeps sending Danvers man new license in mail
The I-Team has heard from people who say they're jumping through hoops to get just one license.
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'The extremists are running it,' Rep. Katherine Clark predicts gridlock in House
In an exclusive WBZ-TV interview, the powerful House Minority Whip painted a gloomy picture of the prospects for bipartisan action over the next two years.
Keller: St. Patrick's Day breakfast jokes aimed at politicians "made in good fun"
There were plenty of jokes made Sunday morning at the expense of local politicians, but Sen. Nick Collins provided his annual reminder that it's all in good fun.
Keller: Warren says it's time to bring back tougher bank regulations
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants a return to tougher regulations after the abrupt collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and several others.
Keller: CDC report shows our knowledge of COVID-19 still a work in progress
The CDC has a wake up call for those who've dropped COVID-19 risk from their list of things to worry about.
Keller: Wu's rent control plan for Boston faces hurdles on Beacon Hill
The Boston City Council approved Mayor Michelle Wu's plan to limit annual rent hikes, but there's a conspicuous lack of advance support at the State House.
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Dunkin' is now serving breakfast tacos
Dunkin' is hoping its customers will try something new in the morning.
Shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond stores won't stay empty for long
Other chains are ready to scoop up vacant Bed Bath & Beyond stores.
Kelly's Roast Beef opening new location south of Boston
You'll soon be able to get some "famous" roast beef in Dedham.
Silicon Valley Bank's parent company files for bankruptcy
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy a week after it failed and was seized by the government.
Data-gathering robot to monitor BJ's store aisles
"Tally" will roam the store to survey what's currently on shelves.
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
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Revolution score late winner, beating DC United 2-1
Teenager Noel Buck scored the winning goal in the 88th minute.
Bruins clinch Atlantic with 2-1 win over Tampa Bay
The Boston Bruins wrapped up first place in the Atlantic Division with their sixth straight victory, 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday.
Miami beats No. 1 seed Houston; all four top NCAA seeds out
Knocking No. 1 seed Houston out of the NCAA Tournament made Jim Larrañaga feel like dancing.
Tatum notches 40th 30-point game, Celtics beat Pacers 120-95
Jayson Tatum set a new franchise record with his 40th 30-point game this season and the Celtics rolled to a 120-95 win over the Pacers.
Jeremy Swayman opens up on relationship with Linus Ullmark
"Yeah, I mean, I'm glad you noticed it," Swayman told a reporter Thursday night, "because it's so genuine, man."
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Northern Lights seen in Massachusetts during severe geomagnetic storm
The powerful solar storm brought the aurora borealis much farther south than usual.
Proposal to build world's tallest flagpole in Maine hits snag
Plans to build the world's tallest flagpole are on pause in Maine.
Andover mini horse comes up just short in Cadbury Bunny contest
The little therapy horse was going up for a big job.
First right whale mom and calf pair arrive in Cape Cod Bay for the season
It's a welcome sight off the coast of Massachusetts.
Why does snow sometimes appear blue?
Have you ever seen blue snow? It is a real thing!