Stuart Cahill – Boston Herald

Patriots and Revs join to help kids kick cancer

Stuart Cahill — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:09:43 +0000

Some Patriots and Revolution players joined to help kids with cancer forget about it all for a day at a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium Tuesday.

Olivia Recos is thrilled to get a balloon unicorn made by the Revs Joe Howard. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Olivia Recos, 5, (L) and Sophia Recos, (7) check out how big the stadium actually is as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Charlotte Veiga, 6, checks out the pom poms of Pats Cheerleader Mackenzie Pena, as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Tyler Lino, 9, gets Pats QB Mac Jones to sign his helmet as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium Tuesday. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Nash Doolan, 1 1/2, slaps five with Syde, the Revs mascot, as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Pat QB Mac Jones greets the crowd as a spaceman as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Pats QB Mac Jones chats about color choices with Edward Torres Rivet, 6, while they color as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Olivia Recos gets a balloon unicorn made by Joe Howard as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Alaina Nelson, 7, punches the alien that has grabbed Patriot Cody Davis as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Grace Markos, 8, (L) and Carter Lacasse, 9, pose with Pats cheerleader Molly Shetters, Pat Patriot and Mackenzie Pena as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Families got to pose with all the celebs for photos as the Patriots and the Revolution host a Halloween party for Pediatric Cancer Patients at Gillette Stadium on October 24, Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

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Celtics work out the kinks in pre-season

Stuart Cahill — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:56:19 +0000

Could this be the year the Celtics go all the way?

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) pushes up against New York Knicks guard DaQuan Jeffries (8) as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) smooshes the nose of New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) drives the lane against New York Knicks guard DaQuan Jeffries (8) as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives to the basket against the defense of New York's Jericho Sims on Tuesday night. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) and New York Knicks center Jericho Sims battle for the rebound as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the TD Garden for an Oct. 17 preseason game. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics center Al Horford, right, and New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo battle for a loose ball as the Celtics hosted the preseason game Tuesday. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) and New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) battle on the floor as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives into New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics forward Oshae Brissett (12) drives for the net against New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and New York Knicks Isaiah Roby as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) and New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) jump for the rebound as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) battle for the ball as Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) looks on as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics Lucky waves the Celtics banner as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) greets Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) prior to the game as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) holds off New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) think on the sidelines as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gives signals as the Celtics take on the Knicks at the Garden on October 17, BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

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High School Football at Fenway Park

Stuart Cahill — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:24:13 +0000

BOSTON, MA - November 23: East Boston emerges from the Red Sox dugout as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: EastieÕs Alex Valencia pulls in the TD pass as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: SouthieÕs QB James Buzzell attempts to recover the bad snap as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: EastieÕs Jaye Kincade (R) celebrates his TD with Anthony Plagenza as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: EastieÕs Alex Valencia fumbles the ball after intercepting it as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
East Boston's Randy Bermudez is tangled up by South Boston's Javon Douglas in Thanksgiving football action on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 in Boston. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: EastieÕs Jashua DeLacruz (R) outruns SouthieÕs Javon Douglas as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: EastieÕs Jashua DeLacruz (R) is taken down by SouthieÕs Javon Douglas as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: Fenway is full of Boston Football as South Boston takes on East Boston in Thanksgiving football on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: NAÕs Nick Ankiewicz cannot hold onto the pass under pressure from AndoverÕs Tyler Fabbri (R) as North Andover takes on Andover in Thanksgiving football at Fenway Park on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: NAÕs Cam Partridge (L) is taken down by AndoverÕs Tyler Fabbri as North Andover takes on Andover in Thanksgiving football at Fenway Park on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
North Andover's Jack O'Connell attempts to go over Andover's Brian McSweeney during their Thanksgiving football game at Fenway Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 in Boston. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: NAÕs Nick Ankiewicz (top) is tripped up by AndoverÕs Lincoln Beal as North Andover takes on Andover in Thanksgiving football at Fenway Park on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - November 23: NAÕs Zach Wolinski (C) is taken down by AndoverÕs Campbell Morrison and Lincoln Beal (R) as North Andover takes on Andover in Thanksgiving football at Fenway Park on November 23, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Red Sox hit the road to the ALCS

Stuart Cahill — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:33:02 +0000

BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo (99) heads to the buses as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck (89) talks to the media as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (11) waves to the crowd as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) waves to the crowd as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) heads for the buses as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox Hirokazu Sawamura and his pillow head for the buses as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Chaim Bloom and Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13)as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (7) acknowledges the crowd as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes (32) heads for the busses as the Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA - October 14: The Red Sox pack up and leave for the ALCS against Houston on October 14, 2021 in , BOSTON, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Firefighters Battle Rockland Blaze

Stuart Cahill — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:03:22 +0000

Rockland, MA. - May 22: Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: A Firefighter carries a bird from the fire house as firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: A firefighter from Hingham attempts to cool himself off as Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: A Firefighter hands off a bird from the fire house to a resident as firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: A firefighter from Abington attempts to cool himself off as Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Rockland, MA. - May 22: Soot covers Abington Deputy Chief Glynn as Firefighters from multiple communities battle a 3 alarm blaze at 91 Pacific St on May 22, 2021 in , Rockland, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Friday High School Football

Stuart Cahill, Nicolaus Czarnecki — Sat, 27 Mar 2021 01:00:51 +0000

Boston MA. - March 26: OÕBryantÕs Nosakhane Egbon (L) takes down EastieÕs Aamir Johnson as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
East Boston's Aamir Johnson runs for one of his two touchdowns during a win over O'Bryant on Friday, March 26, 2021 in Boston, Mass. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: OÕBryantÕs Lloydell Johnson (L) grabs onto EastieÕs Jaye Kincade as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: EastieÕs Alex Valencia (C) is taken down by OÕBryantÕs Chris Maurilus (L) and Peter Grell (R) as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: EastieÕs Christian Martinez (R) knocks OÕBryantÕs Lloydell Johnson out of bounds as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: OÕBrantÕs KaronSmall #11, slows up the progress of EastieÕs Aamir Johnson as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: EastieÕs Aamir Johnson celebrates his TD with Michael Zelaya as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Boston MA. - March 26: OÕBryantÕs Karon Small shoves EastieÕs Aamir Johnson out of bounds, but not before he scores a TD as East Boston takes on OÕBryant in football on March 26, 2021 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Ayden Pereira hands off to Matthias Latham as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Mark Ciccarelli heads for Methuen's Anesti Touma as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Jackson Burns is taken down as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Ayden Pereira runs the ball as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Ayden Pereira hands off to Jackson Burns as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Notre Dame-bound tight end Preston Zinter will try and lead Central Catholic past Springfield Central on Friday night. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Central Catholic's Matthias Latham celebrates his touchdown as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
Central Catholic's Matthias Latham celebrates his touchdown against Methuen on Friday, March 26, 2021, in Methuen, Mass. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Methuen's JP Muniz takes down Central Catholic's Preston Zinter as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
METHUEN, MA. MARCH 26, 2021: Methuen's JP Muniz takes down Central Catholic's Preston Zinter as Methuen takes on Central Catholic in Methuen, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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BLM and Trump supporters Clash in Boston, Rally in Bourne

Stuart Cahill — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 01:40:04 +0000

BOSTON MA. - NOVEMBER 14: Protestors begin shoving each other as Trump supporters clash with BLM supporters at the Statehouse on November 14, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - NOVEMBER 14: Protestors begin shoving each other as Trump supporters clash with BLM supporters at the Statehouse on November 14, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - NOVEMBER 14: Protestors begin shoving each other as Trump supporters clash with BLM supporters at the Statehouse on November 14, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - NOVEMBER 14: Police separate as protestors begin shoving each other as Trump supporters clash with BLM supporters at the Statehouse on November 14, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - NOVEMBER 14: Police separate as protestors begin shoving each other as Trump supporters clash with BLM supporters at the Statehouse on November 14, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporters wave flags to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporter wearing a Statue of Liberty costume shouts into a megaphone at passing drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporters wave flags to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporters wave flags to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporters wave flags to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporter LoAnn Maynard, of Hanover, Mass., holds a sign out to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)
BOURNE, MA - NOVEMBER 7-SATURDAY: Trump supporters wave flags to drivers crossing over the Bourne Bridge during a "Stop the Steal" rally November 14, 2020, in Bourne, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Connors/Media News Group/Boston Herald)

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Police investigating fatal pedestrian accident in Andrew Square

Alexi Cohan, Stuart Cahill — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:14:36 +0000

The area around Andrew Square has been closed off by police as they investigate a fatal pedestrian accident that happened this morning.

Boston Police confirmed the accident but would not release further details or information about the victim at this time.

Photographs from the scene show significant injury to a victim. Police have closed off all of Andrew Square as they investigate.

About a mile and a half away, near the intersection of East and West Broadway with Dorchester Street, police pulled over a truck in connection with the investigation.

The truck at the scene was from Almeida Trucking, based in Rehoboth. The contact number for the company could not be completed as dialed.

According to information from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Almeida Trucking has not been involved in any crashes in the past two years and there are six drivers with the company.

The MBTA has closed Andrew Station to bus service in connection with the accident. Connecting service is available at JFK/UMass.

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Old Ironsides and the Copley Plaza Open For Visitors

Nicolaus Czarnecki, Stuart Cahill — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 00:20:38 +0000

BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: Families pose for pictures as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: Guest depart the ship as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: the last guest of the group makes his way to the gang plank off the boat as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: A member of the Margetts family checks out the canons on the gun deck as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: the Margetts family poses for pictures on the gun deck as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - AUGUST 7: Geneva Margetts, 9, climbs from out from the gun deck as the USS Constitution opened for the first day to the public on August 7, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Doorman Haji Gul wears a face mask as he welcomes guests to the Fairmont Copley Hotel as it reopens to guests in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Signage informs guests to keep socially distant as the Fairmont Copley Hotel reopens to guests in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: A stage and chairs are set to hold a micro-wedding at the Fairmont Copley Hotel reopens in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Brett Hollander of New York is checked-in by Carolina Sanchez as the Fairmont Copley Hotel reopens to guests in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON, MA: August 7, 2020: Doorman Haji Gul wears a face mask as the Fairmont Copley Hotel reopens to guests in Boston, Massachusetts. (Staff photo by Nicolaus Czarnecki/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Revved up in park

Stuart Cahill — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:24:23 +0000

FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: The lot is full as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Tops of cars were the best seats as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: The crowd reacts to a shot on net as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Wayne Benevides reacts to play on the field with Ann Wiard as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Caleb Lavoie, 7, rests his feet on dad, Daniel as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Packed crowd as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Packed crowd as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: the crowd was well supplied with snacks as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Blankets and chairs were a must as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: children take up viewing positions as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: The lot is full as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: the final car is moved in as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: The lot is full as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Revs fans David Rego and Gina David show off as Revolution fans watch the team play in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadiumon July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Henry Thompson gets the top seating as Ronan Callahan and Noah Thompson (R) take up hood seats as Revolution fans watch the team opener held in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: Revs fans David Rego and Gina David show off as Revolution fans watch the team opener held in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
FOXBORO MA. - JULY 9: The McCarthy family enjoys their meal prior to the game as Revolution fans watch the team opener held in Reunion FL, on the big screens at Gillette Stadium on July 9, 2020 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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New England Revolution fans parked on the field at Gillette Stadium Thursday night and watched the Revs get a 1-0 win over Montreal in their MLS is Back Tournament debut in Florida.

Boston Healthcare Workers Take a Knee in Tribute to George Floyd

Nancy Lane, Stuart Cahill — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 12:30:59 +0000

BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Zaferino Barros and Miles Epps joins other health care workers as they hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Corey Harper joins other health care workers as they hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Medical assistant Darlene Underwood joins other health care workers as they hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Health care workers hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Health care workers hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Health care workers hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Health care workers hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. JUNE 11: Keila Price, administrative assistant, joins other health care workers hold a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, the amount of time a police officer had his knee on the neck of George Floyd, on the lawn outside Boston Medical Center on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - JUNE 11: Medical workers at Carney Hospital hold 8 mins and 46 secs of silence in memory of George Floyd who was choked to death by Minneapolis Police and others who also died at the hands of police on June 11, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Boston Protests the Killing of George Floyd in Solidarity with Minneapolis

Stuart Cahill — Sat, 30 May 2020 00:23:15 +0000

BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: Don't Shoot Police tape over the sidewalk as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: the crowd moves thru the streets as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: the crowd moves thru the streets as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: Protestors listen to speakers at Peters Park as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: the crowd moves thru the streets as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: A protestor's mask says I Can't Breath as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: the crowd moves thru the streets as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 29: the crowd moves thru the streets as protestors in Boston show solidarity in the killing of George Floyd on May 29, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Hitting The Beach

Stuart Cahill, Matt Stone — Sat, 23 May 2020 12:03:58 +0000

COHASSET, MA. - MAY 22: Beachgoers practice social distancing while on Sandy Beach on May 22, 2020 in Cohasset, Massachusetts (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
COHASSET, MA. - MAY 22: Luke Beaulieu, 6 and Madison McGowan 5 keep their distance as they enjoy the cool waters at Sandy Beach on May 22, 2020 in Cohasset, Massachusetts (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
HULL, MA. - MAY 22: Beachgoers keep their distance on Nantasket Beach on May 22, 2020 in Hull, Massachusetts(Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: Carson Beach as the temperatures rise and the beaches open up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: Carson Beach as the temperatures rise and the beaches open up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: A family reviews the menu as Sullivan's opens up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: Bart, of Beacon Hill, enjoys the spoils of a victory hot dog after riding his bike out to Sullivan's opens up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: Sullivan's Director of Operations Kizito Paganini (R) hands off an order of a hot dog, raspberry lime Ricki, fries and a Diet Pepsi to Chris Amaralas Sullivan's opens up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)
BOSTON MA. - MAY 22: A family reviews the menu as Sullivan's opens up for the Memorial Day weekend after shutting down for the pandemic on May 22, 2020 in Boston, MA. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

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Manhole fires shut down area near Massachusetts General Hospital

Lisa Kashinsky, Stuart Cahill — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:43:43 +0000

Multiple manhole fires shut down roads near the Longfellow Bridge and Massachusetts General Hospital and forced MBTA Red Line trains to bypass the Charles/MGH stop for several hours Tuesday.

The Boston Fire Department said it received a call for smoke coming out of multiple manholes at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday.

“There have been multiple explosions, the ground around the manhole has buckled,” the fire department wrote, tweeting photos of a firefighter hosing down one of the manholes.

There have been multiple explosions, the ground around the manhole has buckled. Companies are applying an extinguishing agent ( Fire & Ice)to control the fire, after consulting with ⁦@EversourceMA⁩ pic.twitter.com/844jNDp1Xf

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 24, 2020

Both fire and ice were used to control the flames, the department said, adding that first responders are working with utility company Eversource. Crews were also checking nearby buildings for any signs of smoke or fire. MGH and the surrounding buildings were placed under a brief shelter in place, which was lifted at about 5:20 p.m. The fire department tweeted at 5:32 p.m. that the fires were extinguished and no injuries were reported.

MBTA trains were bypassing the Charles/MGH station on the Red Line and the T was running shuttle buses on that portion of the route due to the fires, the transit agency said.

“Due to a working manhole fire in the area, all trains are temporarily bypassing Charles/MGH station,” the MBTA tweeted at about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Service resumed later in the afternoon.

Red Line: Due to a working manhole fire in the area, all trains are temporarily bypassing Charles/MGH station.

— MBTA (@MBTA) March 24, 2020

Cambridge Street was closed from Blossom Street to Charles Circle as crews worked to put out the flames. The Longfellow Bridge heading inbound into Boston from Cambridge was also closed, as was the ramp from Storrow Drive to Charles Circle, the Boston Transportation Department said.

‘It was crazy’: At least 2 hurt in collision between scooter, truck in South Boston

Jordan Frias, Stuart Cahill, Stuart Cahill — Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 +0000

At least two people were injured when a scooter collided with a truck in South Boston last night.

Police said a call came in at 8:52 p.m. for the accident on East Eighth Street and Patterson Way.

Witnesses say the victims were traveling up Patterson Way when the accident occurred.

“I just heard the noise, like a big bang,” said Wendy Arias, 45, of South Boston. “We saw the two girls on the floor.”

“All I seen is two kids flying and heard a big bang,” said Kristen Connolly, 39, of South Boston. “One of the helmets went flying. The other one, on her belly, wasn’t breathing or anything. It was crazy.”

About 1,400 march in protest around Boston

Stuart Cahill, O'Ryan Johnson, Stuart Cahill — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 06:15:00 +0000

Protesters have broken up into packs around the city after police turned back about 1,400 from marching onto Interstate 93 tonight near the Mass Ave Connector.

One pack spilled onto both sides of Mass Ave near the symphony area as another pack was heading to the Mass Pike near Clarendon Street where police report they have headed them off.

Some other protesters are now said to be heading to the Kneeland Street area while more are at South Station.

Earlier, state police joined in the "soft" barricade as cops on bicycles helped keep the crowd from walking onto the Southeast Expressway. Prisoners at the South Bay Correctional facility were seen banging on the windows as the crowd locked arms at the police line. Some in the crowd chanted "You back up!" to police manning the line.

Some of the protesters have been taken into custody by police and face disturbing the peace charges. Police did not have a count of those arrested late tonight, but Herald staffers saw a number of people taken into custody.

The march first made its way along Harrison Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard as people chanted "No justice, No peace" and "Hands up, don't shoot" as they protested last night's grand jury decision in Ferguson, Mo.

The Missouri grand jury did not return any charges — from murder to involuntary manslaughter — against Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson in the Aug. 9 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

The protests in Boston are being mirrored in cities across the nation.

Police reported earlier tonight the Hub crowd was peaceful with "no incidents reported" but they continue to try to shut down highways and city streets in a cat and mouse game with cops tonight.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and other officials, clergy, and community leaders released a joint statement tonight in anticipation of a demonstration.

"Boston is a City rooted proudly in the spirit of freedom and strength. We strive to be a City where our residents can express themselves, and to engage in meaningful discussion and efforts to improve the most difficult issues in our society. …

"We echo the sentiment of community leaders, elected officials, and clergy nationwide, calling for unity and peaceful demonstrations, and encouraging all to work together to create real, lasting change. Boston can continue a proud tradition of leadership and use this moment as an opportunity to recommit ourselves to uniting for a better Boston."

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`Neighborhood shook’ in Dorchester explosion, fire

Stuart Cahill, Bob McGovern, Stuart Cahill — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 05:30:00 +0000

Boston firefighters are battling a suspected gas explosion that blew a multi-family house apart and sparked a three-alarm fire in Dorchester tonight, with 11 people transported to the hospital, according to officials and a witness.

Jacqueline Jones, who lives two house away, described a blast that shook the street. “I was in my room. Everything in the house just shook. The whole neighborhood shook. I thought my house was hit by a car.

“But then I went outside and everything was in flames. The whole house was engulfed,” Jones said.

The house was still standing, with large holes blown in the walls. A door was also blown across the street, fire officials report.

Firefighters evacuated the building and began pumping water in through the gaping holes and the windows.

One eyewitness on Hansborough Street told the Herald she saw the house on her street “burst into flames” at about 9:20 p.m. She said police and fire officials were instructing neighbors to evacuate the area as a precaution.

Jones said she talked to a resident of the exploded house, and he said just before it went, he smelled gas and then, “There was a loud boom.”

A National Grid spokeswoman said the company, which supplies gas to the area, was investigating but had not confirmed a gas leak.

Before firefighters and medics arrived, Jones helped comfort an elderly woman who was bleeding and burned. Fire officials said that two elderly people were in serious condition.

Boston Fire reported the blaze and partial collapse of the two-and-a-half story house at 27 Hansborough St., near Harvard Street and Blue Hill Avenue, apparently was caused by some “type of explosion.”

Fire Commissioner John Hasson said there were eight people in the building and all were accounted for. Two were in serious condition and six others had injuries ranging from scratches to burns.

When firefighters arrived, the house was “knocked off its foundation,” Hasson said.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh was on the scene shortly after firefighters arrived.

“These things keep on happening. It’s sad,” Walsh said, referring to a series of recent serious fires, including the Back Bay fire that killed two firefighters and another that gutted two houses in East Boston. “I think everybody here will be OK. I heard it was a gas explosion, but they will investigate that. Right now, what’s important is getting everyone safe.”

A Boston Fire photo shows a door that was blown into the street.

2 seriously hurt in Dorchester home explosion

Bob McGovern, Chris Cassidy, Stuart Cahill, Stuart Cahill — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Boston firefighters last night battled a suspected gas explosion that blew a multi-family house apart and sparked a three-alarm fire in Dorchester, with at least 12 people reported injured, including some people who were outside the building, officials said.

“It sounded like a bomb went off right next to my house,” said Santos Jones, who lives next door. “I will never forget that sound. … It sounded like an asteroid hit our roof.”

Jacqueline Jones, who lives two houses away from the Hans-?borough Street blast, described an explosion that shook the street. “I was in my room. ?Everything in the house just shook. The whole neighborhood shook. I thought my house was hit by a car.

“But then I went outside and everything was in flames. The whole house was engulfed.”

Carole Duvert had just arrived home from work and was inside her house when the blast rocked her street.

“Boom! And then the house just (shook),” she said. She said she and her three kids ran outside. She saw the neighboring house on fire with white smoke coming out of it. She and other neighbors were evacuated and were expected to spend the night in a shelter.

The house was still standing, with large holes blown in the walls. A door was also blown across the street, fire officials reported.

Firefighters evacuated the building and began pumping water in through the gaping holes and the windows.

One eyewitness on Hansborough Street told the Herald she saw the house “burst into flames” at about ?9:20 p.m. She said police and fire officials were instructing neighbors to evacuate the area as a precaution.

Jacqueline Jones said she talked to a resident of the exploded house, and he said just before it blew up, he smelled gas and then, “There was a loud boom.”

A National Grid spokeswoman said the company, which supplies gas to the area, was investigating but had not confirmed a gas leak.

Before firefighters and medics arrived, Jacqueline Jones helped comfort an elderly woman who was bleeding and burned.

The Boston Fire Department reported that the blaze and partial collapse of the 21⁄2-story house at 27 Hansborough St., near Harvard Street and Blue Hill Avenue, apparently was caused by some “type of explosion.”

Fire Commissioner John Hasson said there were eight people in the building and all were accounted for. Two people were in critical condition and 10 others had injuries ranging from scratches to burns, according to fire spokesman Steve MacDonald, who said the 12 injured included several people who weren’t in the building.

When firefighters arrived, the house was “knocked off its foundation,” Hasson said.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh was on the scene shortly after firefighters arrived.