Crime & Safety

Cape Cod Drowning Victim Swept Out to Sea: Patch PM

Also: Town officials struggle for ways to keep gas explosion victims warm; and revolt erupts in a "Buy Nothing" Facebook group.

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Cape Cod Drowning Victim Swept Out To Sea

Authorities say a "powerful wave" swept a member of a Special Olympics swim team out to sea Saturday.

North Andover Plans For Temperature Drop Before Gas Restored

The town may have to secure hotel rooms, set up temporary trailers or rent RVs if it gets dangerously cold.

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JP 'Buy Nothing' Facebook Group Revolts Amid Racial Bias Concerns

a local online community is reeling after the regional administrators shut them down this weekend.

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