Boston police investigating after man found dead near Charlestown playground
Boston police are investigating after a man was found dead near Ryan Playground in Charlestown following a reported assault. Officers responding to a call forRead More
Street sweeper’s hydraulic fluid leak contaminates several cars in Cambridge
Eleven cars in Harvard Square were contaminated Wednesday after a street sweeper leaked hydraulic fluid, officials said. The street sweeper blew a hydraulic line andRead More
Massachusetts liberal upstart Pressley beats incumbent Capuano in House race
BOSTON (AP) — In a political stunner, incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Michael Capuano lost Tuesday’s primary to Ayanna Pressley, a Boston city councilor who isRead More
Cohasset Middle School teacher accused of indecently assaulting student during class
A teacher at Cohasset Middle School has been charged with indecent assault and battery on a student. Jeffery Knight, 57, of Pembroke, is under investigation afterRead More
Police: Drunken woman intentionally ran over NH couple with truck, killing 1
A Seabrook, New Hampshire, woman accused of striking and killing a man with her truck while drunk, as he walked his dog with his wife,Read More
Transformer fire knocks out power in Chelsea during hot summer evening
A transformer fire knocked out power in Chelsea on one of the hottest evenings of the summer, police said. Crews responding to a reported fireRead More
Excessive heat warnings, advisories prompt Mass. public school closures, early dismissals
The dangerous heat is once again affecting schools throughout the state as the heat index remains over 100 degrees for many areas. Public schools inRead More
MGM opens Springfield casino equipped with expansive gambling and entertainment options
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts’ first resort casino with expansive gambling and entertainment options opened Friday with a Las Vegas-style flourish. A procession through downtownRead More
Gun control activists marching 50 miles from Worcester to Smith & Wesson HQ in Springfield
WORCESTER, Mass. (WHDH/AP) — Students in Massachusetts have set off on a 50-mile march to Smith & Wesson’s headquarters to call for stricter gun control.Read More
St. John’s places Brother on leave following child sex abuse allegation
St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers placed a Brother on administrative leave after becoming aware of a sex abuse allegation. Brother Robert Flaherty allegedly sexuallyRead More