Feds: ‘Breaking Bad’ inspired Boston-area researcher to seek poisons

BOSTON (AP) — The former head of advanced research at a Boston-area biotechnology company told investigators he was inspired by the television show “Breaking Bad”Read More

Solve It 7: Framingham Weight Bar

Weber Liberato wasn’t going to let COVID keep him and his family from staying fit. So, when the virus shut down their gym, he decidedRead More

Poll: 16 percent of Mass. parents would consider kids repeating grade after year of pandemic schooling

A poll of Massachusetts parents found many of them were unsatisfied with their children’s socialization during the pandemic and that 16 percent would consider havingRead More

‘It kills the business’: Mass. auto inspectors say downed RMV system hurting bottom line

Mechanics and other car inspectors say the state’s ongoing problems with an RMV vendor that are preventing inspections are also costing them significant income. TheRead More

Shelter-in-place order lifted in Norwood

Norwood police have lifted the shelter-in-place order that they issued to residents of a Norwood neighborhood Saturday night. A large police presence was seen onRead More

Police: LSD, cocaine, marijuana and other drugs found at Westford man’s house

A Westford man is facing numerous drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found LSD, cocaine, and marijuana during a search of his house, officials saidRead More

Marlboro police seek help identifying armed robbery suspect

Police in Marlboro are turning to the public for help identifying an armed robbery suspect who remains on the run. The robbery occurred at aRead More

Dog who went missing nearly 5 years ago found 9 miles from her Framingham home

A dog who went missing for nearly five years was reunited with her owner after being found nine miles from her home in Framingham. TheRead More

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‘Ready to lead our city’: Boston Mayor Kim Janey announces candidacy for a full term

Kim Janey, the former city councilor who has been serving as acting mayor for two weeks following the resignation of Martin Walsh, will seek aRead More

Mass. churches head outside, go virtual for Easter services during pandemic

Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Massachusetts churches still found ways to hold socially distant Easter services Sunday. Corpus Christi St. Bernard Parish in Newton heldRead More