BROCKTON − Brockton food blogger Mirbentz Jean Francois has launched his first flagship location in Boston, serving delicious culinary creations and fun snacks. It’s a fast-paced take-out restaurant that lets you get fresh Haitian food without the long wait.

A Brockton man was rescued and flown to a Boston hospital after being trapped for hours in a train car that was carrying coal in Bridgewater.

An East Bridgewater man was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of alcohol after crashing his car into a home on Monday evening, while “allegedly filming a video on his phone when the crash occurred,” according to police.

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Brockton’s very own food blogger has inaugurated his first primary establishment in central Boston, featuring a range of delicious culinary offerings and enjoyable snacks. Located at 700 Albany St., Boston, Mirbentz Jean Francois has transformed a substantial space into a dual-purpose venue named “Did You Eat Yet,” consisting of a convenience store and a take-out restaurant. This venture emphasizes a quick-service model where customers can swiftly enjoy pre-prepared Haitian meals by selecting from a buffet setup, facilitating a quick dining experience.

Haitian take-out spot in Boston: Brockton’s very own food blogger launches Haitian take-out spot and convenience store

A man from Brockton was saved and airlifted to a hospital in Boston after being entrapped for several hours in a train car filled with coal in Bridgewater. The Bridgewater Fire Department received an emergency call around 9:05 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, regarding a situation at Stiles & Hart Brick Co., situated at 127 Cook St., where an employee was caught in a rail car laden with coal. Upon their arrival, firefighters discovered a 26-year-old man from Brockton trapped waist-deep in coal within the railcar. “The man required urgent medical help,” stated Chief John Schlatz.

Man rescued from Bridgewater coal train: Brockton worker flown to Boston hospital after being rescued from Bridgewater coal train

News that feds charged former Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell with killing Sandra Birchmore after state and local probes ruled her death a suicide has people buzzing about parallels with a separate case: the death of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Prosecutors say his girlfriend Karen Read hit him with her SUV in front of a fellow Boston cop’s house and left him to die. Both cases involve alleged homicides that occurred in the same town, Canton. Both cases involve — in very different ways — off-duty police officers. And both cases have caused media firestorms and public protests online and in person, with supporters demanding “Justice for Sandra Birchmore” and “Free Karen Read” adherents saying she was framed.

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A cow that had escaped and was being pursued by a rider on horseback in East Bridgewater was successfully secured thanks to the efforts of the East Bridgewater Police on a Wednesday morning. During his patrol around Belmont and Summer streets around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, Officer Robert Lang noticed the unusual scene, as stated by Chief Michael Jenkins in an afternoon report. Deputy Police Chief Mike McLaughlin, Sgt. John Smith, and Officers Joshua DeJesus, Matthew Monteiro, and Patrick O’Brien quickly arrived and aided in corralling the cow.

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Brockton Beer Company, a local brewery and one of the few minority-owned breweries in the state located at 121 Main St., announced its closure last Friday, marking a setback for downtown Brockton’s development revival. The company made the announcement via a press release and social media blast that morning.

Brockton Beer Company to close: Brockton Beer Company to close. Here is what we know.

Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today. 

This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton-area top stories: Haitian take-out, Brockton Beer Co. closing