Mass. legislators come to agreement on hands-free driving bill

The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate released a joint statement Friday announcing they have come to an agreement on distracted driving legislation. Representative BillRead More

Elderly scooter driver hospitalized following car crash in Douglas

An elderly scooter driver was hospitalized following a crash involving a motor vehicle in Douglas on Friday. Officers responding to reports of a pedestrian crashRead More

Worcester firefighter saved from deadly blaze by heroic lieutenant in stable condition, good spirits

Worcester firefighter Christopher Pace remains hospitalized after suffering a number of serious injuries during a deadly blaze that claimed the life of Lt. Jason Menard.Read More

Investigation underway after pedestrian struck by pickup truck in Bridgewater

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck in Bridgewater on Friday afternoon. Officers responding to the scene on Plymouth StreetRead More

Homes, businesses evacuated as police respond to gas leak in Methuen

Homes and businesses in Methuen were evacuated as crews investigated a reported gas leak. Reports of an active gas leak at an abandoned church atRead More

Trooper springs into action, uses borrowed kayak to rescue drowning woman off Quincy beach

A Massachusetts state trooper sprang into action to rescue a drowning woman off Wollaston Beach in Quincy on Friday by using an off-duty police officer’sRead More

State police investigating fatal crash in Freetown

State police are investigating a crash in Freetown on Thursday that left one person dead and multiple injured. Emergency crews responding to a report ofRead More

7 German shepherds diagnosed with life-altering disease in need of support, ARLNH says

The Animal Rescue League in New Hampshire is asking for help to save a litter of dogs. The league received seven German shepherds in SeptemberRead More

Manhole explosions spark power outages in Wellesley

A series of manhole explosions sparked power outages in Wellesley on Thursday night. Police officers temporarily shut down the stretch of State Street between AtwoodRead More

FAA investigating report of laser shining on 2 planes near Logan Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation after receiving a report of a green laser shining on two planes about 3 miles north of Bedford,Read More