Danvers mourning police chief who died 1 week after retiring
Danvers residents and officials are mourning the town’s former police chief, who died just a week after retiring. Former Chief Patrick Ambrose spent more thanRead More
Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week
The threat of extremist groups descending on state capitals in a series of demonstrations Sunday prompted governors to roll out a massive show of forceRead More
Terrifying scope of Capitol attack becoming clearer as Washington locks down for Biden’s inauguration
(CNN) — Federal authorities are piecing together a chilling picture of the January 6 insurrection that reveals major security and intelligence failures, underscores profound fissuresRead More
National Guard leaves Melrose for DC ahead of Biden’s inauguration
Thousands of National Guard troops are deploying to the nation’s capital to ensure a peaceful transfer of power for President-Elect Joe Biden on Wednesday. MoreRead More
Local ambulance company gets volunteers to help administer COVID-19 vaccinations
A local ambulance company has hundreds of volunteers ready to help roll out vaccinations across Massachusetts. Malden-based Cataldo Ambulance has already been running many freeRead More
Trump supporters, BLM protesters demonstrate outside Gov. Baker’s home
Supporters of President Trump and Black Lives Matter demonstrators both gathered outside Gov. Charlie Baker’s home in Swampscott Saturday afternoon. Trump supporters said they haveRead More
Twitter bans President Trump permanently
(CNN) — Twitter has suspended President Trump from its platform, the company said Friday evening. “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump accountRead More
Boston U men, women wear masks in wins over Holy Cross
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston University men’s and women’s basketball teams opened their seasons on Monday wearing masks — not just on the sidelines, butRead More
Reading parents, students protest cancellation of winter sports
Dozens of parents and students in Reading protested on the town common Sunday over the school superintendent’s decision to cancel extra-curricular activities, including sports. ParentsRead More
US virus death toll hits 350,000; surge feared
BALTIMORE, M.D. — The COVID-19 death toll in the United States has surpassed 350,000 as experts anticipate another surge in coronavirus cases and deaths stemmingRead More