Orange Line service was suspended this afternoon and then replaced with shuttle buses in the wake of reports of a fire in the track area, according to an MBTA tweet.
Update: Python on the Loose in Newton
A Burmese Python is on the loose in Newton, according to the Newton Police. The black-and-gold snake, which is six to eight feet long, left a backyard on Jewett Street at 5 p.m. on Aug. 20.
Smith, BC Send UMass Packing With 88th-Minute Stunner
Deadlocked at one apiece, Eagles’ freshman forward Sam Smith broke the tie in the 88th minute, securing new head coach Jason Lowe his first win with the program.
A Position-by-Position Look at the 2019 Women’s Soccer Roster
Despite the ACC Midfielder of the Year transferring from the program and losing two starters to season-ending injuries, the Eagles and first-year head coach Jason Lowe are confident going into this season.
Eagles Open Preseason With 3-1 Win Against Providence
Behind goals from fresh faces in Alex Mieles and Mike Suski, BC broke a 1-1 tie and pulled away from the visiting Friars in its first action of the fall.
BC Announces Three Future Non-Conference Opponents
The Eagles will play regional foes Holy Cross, Connecticut and Army in future non-conference matchups, with the latter two scheduling home-and-home series.
Eagles Close Preseason With Comfortable Win Over UVM
Mia Karras shined at right back and the Eagles impressed in a 3-1 win over Vermont that featured a rain delay of over an hour.
Eagles Take Step Forward in Second and Final Fall Scrimmage
The last scrimmage of fall camp saw Steve Addazio’s side improve in their execution, but BC was hampered by penalties at times and has two weeks to clean up before the season opener.
Funds Approved for Newton Train Station Designs
The MBTA has approved funds for the creation of designs that would make the Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations more accessible.
BC Advances Nine Spots in 2019 Forbes Rankings
This iteration of the list is also the first since 2016 to name BC one of its top 25 colleges in the Northeast, placing it at No. 24.