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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GBH Daily: App shutdown leaves families divided
How the end of the CBP One app affects one local family. -
Government reveals timeline of Rumeysa Ozturk's detention in effort to get her complaint dismissed
ICE says U.S. district court judge no longer has jurisdiction over the case. -
Number of families in Massachusetts’ shelter system sharply dropping
The shift could be caused by state-level limits on shelter stays and federal restrictions. -
Emerson and Thoreau's descendants urge for grounding of Hanscom airport
Leading historians, scientists and environmentalists are calling on Gov. Maura Healey to stop the expansion of private jet service at Hanscom Field in Bedford. -
At least 6 people injured in truck crash in Chinatown
A box truck drove onto a sidewalk and crashed into a building in Boston, hitting several pedestrians.
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