A passer-by rescued a two-year old boy from a first-floor roof of a Swampscott house. Massachusetts extended state obscenity laws to emails and texts to protect kids from sexual predators. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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Plows can be dangerous. Swampscott thinks the local high school has a drug problem. Remember to follow Bostonist on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
-- A 16-year old was shot by Weymouth police after threatening an officer with a knife. Police believed the teen wanted to be shot. Today, the teen's condition was downgraded to fair. [Weymouth News]
-- Ginger Dilworth, 37, and her 3-year-old autistic son, Andrew, were found dead Thursday in their Fall River apartment. The mother and son were out of touch with family for eight days. Bristol District Attorney's office said no charges have been filed, and the deaths are "suspicious." [Globe]
Moving from a black & white photo, charlieontheradio made good use of selective color in this shot from Swampscott. The desaturation of the background gives an aged feel to the photo and helps isolate the subject. We're really digging all the small details in the sand.
Five Guys, a national burger chain beloved by many, will be opening locations in Massachusetts this summer. The new stores will be in Dedham, Needham, and Swampscott. No word on a Boston location. All burgers will be appropriately delicious: a company spokesman says "We don't pretend to be healthy." Yum.





