Swedish candy shop opens on Charles Street

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Nantasket Sweets By Swedes opens new Beacon Hill candy shop

Nantasket Sweets By Swedes, a Hull-based candy company, opened its second location at 115 Charles Street on Sunday. The shop brings Swedish pick-and-mix candy to the neighborhood.

Nantasket Sweets By Swedes

Dorchester man arrested for striking officer with moped

Angel Gonzalez, 22, of Dorchester, was arrested Aug. 21 for allegedly striking a Boston police officer with his moped near Washington Street two days earlier.

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Red Sox complete sweep of Giants with ninth-inning rally

The Red Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Sunday, completing a three-game sweep and a 5-1 homestand at Fenway Park, led by Nick Sogard's homer and Jake Bennett's seven strong innings.

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Brighton parking restrictions coming for BU move-in

The City of Boston will impose temporary parking restrictions in Brighton from Monday, Aug. 31 through Tuesday, Sept. 1, to accommodate Boston University student move-in.

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Boston Lights lantern experience glows nightly at Franklin Park Zoo

Boston Lights: A Lantern Experience runs nightly at Franklin Park Zoo through Nov. 8, with tonight's viewing starting at 6 p.m.

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Myles Smith performs tonight at Leader Bank Pavilion

British singer-songwriter Myles Smith plays the Leader Bank Pavilion in South Boston tonight at 7:30 p.m., with Michael Marcagi opening.

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Boston police arrest juvenile in Mattapan with loaded firearm

District 3 officers arrested a 17-year-old Dorchester male in Mattapan Saturday evening after recovering a loaded Polymer80 9mm pistol behind a Theodore Street residence.

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The Wiggles bring 'Tree of Wisdom' show to Wang Theatre tonight

The children's entertainment group performs at the Boch Center's Wang Theatre tonight at 6 p.m.

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Immersive Revolutionary War show 'Ruckus!' runs at Old South Meeting House

Revolutionary Spaces' 25-minute immersive show 'Ruckus!' runs hourly today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old South Meeting House, bringing colonial-era debates to life.

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Free identity fraud seminar tonight at police headquarters

The Center for Working Families hosts a free seminar tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Boston Police Department Headquarters to help residents spot scams and protect personal data.

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Jury selection begins today in ex-Suffolk sheriff's extortion trial

Jury selection starts today in Boston for the extortion trial of former Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, who faces up to 20 years if convicted.

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BPL hosts artist-career talk tonight

The Central Library in Copley Square hosts 'How'd I Get Here?: Navigating the Arts in Boston with Ja'Hari Ortega' tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m., covering fellowships, residencies, and exhibition opportunities.

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Xhale New England holds Mattapan dispensary grand opening

Xhale New England held a grand opening Sunday for its retail dispensary at 888 Morton Street in Mattapan.

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Fenway Wendy's seeks 3 a.m. closing hour

A virtual abutters meeting tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. will review a request by the Wendy's at 157 Massachusetts Avenue to extend its closing hour to 3 a.m.

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