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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man fired shots inside a Wareham hotel, narrowly missing police and endangering guests, including children. He was arrested and faces multiple charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts signed a maternal health law to expand access to midwifery, birth centers, and doulas, including a postpartum support framework.
Boston police are investigating a fatal stabbing on Dorchester Avenue; a male victim died from his injuries at a hospital. The public is asked to assist with information.
A 17-year-old was arrested in Roxbury, Boston for possessing a large capacity firearm during a traffic stop conducted by police due to the vehicle's suspicious appearance.
Community & Society in ...
PAL of Massachusetts and Massachusetts State Police hosted 80 youths from Lowell and Quincy at a WNBA game at the TD Garden to foster community relations.
A former bookkeeper from Falmouth agreed to plead guilty to embezzling over $1.3 million and faces up to 20 years in prison for wire fraud and additional penalties for a false tax return.
Boston Police warn of rising FedEx package thefts, particularly electronics, urging community vigilance and safety measures.
An 18-year-old Orleans man, Aiden Sanders, was arrested for vehicle break-ins and robberies in Barnstable, facing multiple charges after a prior release.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
The MIT study examined the effects of fasting on intestinal stem cells and cancer risk in mice, revealing both regeneration benefits and potential for increased tumor development.
Boston Police officers from District E-5 interacted with seniors at St. John’s Parish in West Roxbury through an ice cream social and bingo game to strengthen community ties.
A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to participating in a global money laundering scheme linked to drug trafficking, facing a potential 20-year prison sentence.
Massachusetts State Police Dive Team and the Middlesex DA’s Office launched an adaptive swim program for neurodivergent children to address the higher drowning risks they face.
Stephen Gale, linked to numerous sexual assaults, is detained on $2M bail in Los Angeles, charged with crimes including aggravated rape and armed robbery from the 1980s.
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