This damaged musket tells a story of the chaotic start to the Revolutionary War
This gun was carried by John Munroe as he joined other colonial militiamen in facing down British troops on Lexington Green.

Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts
California-based company Sunrun Inc. has sued more than 420 Massachusetts residents for breaking contracts. Many homeowners allege it’s a scam.
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Boston's theater standouts recognized with annual Elliot Norton Awards
“The Grove” and “Gatsby” received 10 nominations apiece. -
Army Corps to assess risk of collapse due to ship collision for Cape Cod bridges
Following on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the National Transportation Safety Board called on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to evaluate the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges. -
GBH Daily: Inside a car dealership waiting for tariffs
“The tariffs, the tariffs, the tariffs.” -
Housing and transit? In Tokyo, the two go hand in hand.
The world's largest city is remarkably affordable, thanks to ample housing and transit. Experts said it's no coincidence. -
Northeastern, Emerson, Berklee students are latest to lose visas
More Boston-area international student visas have been revoked, including 40 students and recent graduates from Northeastern University.
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