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The most famous turkey in Braintree is in a bad way. The bird, known as the Common Street Turkey for inhabiting the area around the street of the same name since the fall, was struck by a car on Tuesday. Doctor Andrew Cartoceti of the New England Wildlife Center in South Weymouth said his days could be numbered as he likely has a broken spine or severely sprained back. [Patriot Ledger], [WCVB] more ›

Stores are apparently open today even if their shelves resemble what's left of your turkey. We say that because Black Friday was reportedly a bonanza for Boston's bargain hunters, even for online shoppers who skipped the malls. Internet shopping was up 16% over 2009's Black Friday. There was a 33% jump for online shopping on Thanksgiving day. more ›

-- A Shell gas station manager was shot at a Citizens Bank in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. The victim was depositing weekend receipts. The FBI is looking for two men. [WCVB] more ›

--The violence that has plagued the city all last week will not stop. A 17-year-old was shot early this morning in Mattapan, according to the Globe. He was shot in the jaw. And it could have been worse. He was shot in front of his home, where a daycare is located. He hasn't been named, but WCVB is reporting that neighbors said he was a "star athlete." --The DA's Office sent out a release announcing... more ›

Uncle Google unwrapped another Werther's and handed it to us. Again, with butterscotch goodness in our mouths, we're totally giddy. Today's sugar high comes in the form of real-time traffic information on the Traffic button toggle on Google Maps. Major roads from Worcester to Boston and northbound and southbound from the area are color coded. It's also available in Providence, Springfield, Hartford, and many cities nation wide. The official Google blog gives us insight... more ›

The Boston Globe had a little sidebar note in the morning paper today that the revised, now three instead of the initial four floors, Apple Store plans for the 815 Boylston St. address had been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Apple still has to go through the process of applying for the necessary demolition and building permits to turn the building into the three story glass façade building it is currently planning. This... more ›