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Springfield police fatally shot a knife-wielding man reportedly exhibiting psychiatric behavior. The incident is under investigation by the Hampden DA's Office.
Politics & Govt in ...
Massachusetts invests $33.5 million in housing and economic projects across 52 communities, introducing a new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice Community designation.
Mansfield Police praised Officer Sorge's rapid response to a stabbing, applying a tourniquet and aiding the victim before hospital treatment. The investigation continues.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston experienced strong winds and heavy rain on Friday with a high chance of storm-induced damage and power outages, followed by clearing skies and cooler temperatures over the weekend.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Boston Fringe Festival returns to The Rockwell in May 2026 offering diverse, unjuried performances with all ticket proceeds going directly to artists.
The Lawrence Police Department is seeking public help to locate Jean Warner Delgado, a missing person last seen in Lawrence, not believed to be in danger.
Governor Healey's administration grants $5 million to Nashoba Valley EMS following a local medical center's closure.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts is dedicating $50 million to improve 217 miles of roads across 34 municipalities, aimed at enhancing travel safety and quality.
A chain-reaction crash led to a fire at a Stoughton gas station early Wednesday; three hospitalized, but injuries not serious. The crash and subsequent fire were managed by the station's suppression system and firefighters.
A child was hit by a car in Salem; transported by helicopter due to serious injuries. Separate incident saw three people struck, one critically. Locals call for improved safety measures.
Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll honored 32 Girl Scouts and volunteers in Worcester for their service, reinstating the awards paused under the Trump administration.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for attempted murder after a woman was seriously injured in a Canton, Massachusetts shooting linked to a transaction gone wrong.
A lawsuit was filed after a Chelsea mother and her children were allegedly forcibly arrested by ICE agents without warning, causing injury and trauma.
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