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Boston Convenience Store Owner Pleads Guilty To Multi-Million Dollar Snap Scheme
The store owner exchanged cash and liquor for SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

247,800 visits in the last 30 days
The store owner exchanged cash and liquor for SNAP benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

A Bridgewater resident has been duped by a grifter claiming to be Brady, police say.

From cash-back perks to simple savings hacks, here are ways shoppers could keep more money in their pockets.
USDA reports show wholesale prices of raspberries in Boston have gone up about 40% since January.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said much of the remaining $8 million in unused tax levy capacity may need to be used for Fiscal Year 2027.
A 10 percent athletic fee increase across the board includes a more than 200 percent hockey increase to $1,000 per student per season.
Gov. Maura Healey announced the $9 million program designed to boost ridership, reward commuters, and celebrate rail improvements.
Zrike's final day as the district leader is Friday, before he leaves to become the state Secretary of Education.
The Swampscott Town Election Review Committee gave its recommendations for improving sagging engagement in town elections.
The city shut down an event for the Celtics player's sportswear brand earlier this month.
The special town meeting approved changes to the town charter related to town meeting and the town manager act.
Superintendent Heidi Riccio urged those upset with the new lottery admissions system to reach out to state officials and push for change.
Believe it or not, it's not too late to get the best deal on Super Bowl 60 tickets to see the Patriots take on the Seahawks.
Marblehead Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer compared a "perfect storm" of cost increases and revenue decreases to the 2008 recession.
The Beverly City Council voted 7-2 to approve $26 million in borrowing and $2 million in debt fund spending to finance the renovation.
Starting this year, students will be selected for admission through a random, unweighted lottery.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the city is finalizing a purchase of 164 acres of Rousselot property, including a drinking water source.
He said he will file with the City Council to accept $200 million in state matching funds and ask residents to pay the $250 million balance.
Cahill said additional revenue will be needed to meet the needs of the city during his inaugural address on Monday.
85 New England high schools battle it out in 1,450-plus matches in the 205 George Bossi Lowell Memorial Wrestling Tournament.
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said rapidly rising health insurance costs, stagnant state aid are "incredibly difficult for cities and towns."
The School Committee has engaged in public forums and meetings to determine the best way to consolidate schools and lower costs.
Engineers told the Select Board that while the treatment data showed effectiveness, more data collection is needed to determine viability.
The MA teachers' union condemned the plan that includes end-of-course assessments to ensure proficiency in core subjects.