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A 34-year-old Weymouth man is accused of selling synthetic drugs known as “bath salts” at the Corner Food Mart in Hyannis, police said.

A custom Red Sox motorcycle, reportedly worth $50,000 was stolen from a Montello Street home Monday, police said.

A strong arctic front will move across southern New England early Tuesday morning, bringing snow showers and snow squalls between 5 and 9 a.m. across eastern and central Massachusetts. Up to an inch of snow is possible in a short  time. Slippery roads and poor visibility are likely to cause traffic problems during the morning rush hour.

The group that organized a local vigil for Puppy Doe is asking people to donate to the Quincy Animal Shelter in honor of the abused pit bull.

The town’s fight against updated flood insurance-rate maps has passed its first hurdle. The Federal Emergency Management Agency determined that town appeals meet the agency’s requirements and will be considered for the final version of the maps.

Hundreds of Marshfield residents lined Route 139 Monday morning to honor the town’s servicemen and women, and cheer for the firefighters, police officers, sports teams and Scout groups in the annual Veterans Day parade. A ceremony in Veterans Memorial Park followed.

 A 9-acre section of the George Washington Town Forest is posing a growing concern for town officials. Trees have been killed by a microscopic insect known as red pine scale, which has been been spreading in the state. And in addition to the possibility of the trees falling, they also increase the risk of a fire in the forest.

Speaking at Hingham’s Veterans Day observance Monday, U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Geoffrey Gagnier said many veterans face long-term challenges after they return to civilian life.

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Geoffrey Gagnier said many veterans face long-term challenges after they return to civilian life.