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What the FBI Terror Alert for July 4 Really Means
And why you shouldn't be scared off from celebrating on Independence Day.

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And why you shouldn't be scared off from celebrating on Independence Day.

Beginning at 2 p.m. on July 4, subway service on all lines will operate at rush-hour levels to accommodate increased holiday ridership.
Beginning at 2 p.m. on July 4, subway service on all lines will operate at rush-hour levels to accommodate increased holiday ridership.
A look at Wilmington Patch’s top stories for June 2015
Rain starts in the morning hours before the threat of thunderstorms start mid morning through late afternoon.
Rain starts in the morning hours before the threat of thunderstorms start mid morning through late afternoon.
A look at Tewksbury Patch's top stories for June 2015.
Five days of events kicked off Tuesday. See what’s on tap for Wednesday night as the celebrations continue.
Remember, Friday, July 3 is a federal holiday this year.
Remember, Friday, July 3 is a federal holiday this year.
Rte. 38 Southbound in the area of U-Haul was temporarily closed.
What you need to know if you have prescriptions at the Wilmington location.
What you need to know about the new payment structure when parking in MBTA lots starting July 6.
The Framingham School Committee, in a split vote, approves Superintendent of Schools Stacy Scott's choice Monday night.
Students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2015 semester.
Students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2015 semester.
What you need to know about the new payment structure when parking in MBTA lots starting July 6.
What you need to know about the new payment structure when parking in MBTA lots starting July 6.
Driver of one car was flown by MedFlight to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for treatment of serious injuries following accident.
What you need to know about the new payment structure when parking in MBTA lots starting July 6.