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A Lawrence woman was acquitted Thursday in a Salem Superior Court stabbing case after a trial that drew national attention when portions aired on CourtTV.
A single-vehicle crash on I-93 south near Furnace Brook Parkway in Quincy killed one person and left another seriously injured. State police are investigating.
A person was shot in Dorchester Saturday; injuries appear non-life-threatening near 480 Quincy Street as police investigate. Detectives say no arrests have been made.
Police warn fake court-style parking hearing notices with QR codes are circulating in Boston. Verify tickets on the city site and report suspicious notices to police.
Food & Drinks in ...
Five weeks after a surprise January closure, the Revere Uno reopened after the general manager bought the Northgate location. The familiar deep‑dish spot is back in service.
A tugboat began to list just south of Fall River's Brightman Street Bridge Saturday evening. Harbormaster crews, MassDEP and the U.S. Coast Guard secured lines and deployed containment while awaiting heavy equipment.
Real Estate & Development in ...
After nearly 20 years vacant, the Winter Hill Star Market site is being redeveloped into 319 apartments with a large affordable component and new public spaces.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog and light rain this morning in Boston; highs near 54°F. Temperatures climb into the 60s Monday–Tuesday with marine and river impacts possible later this week.
Methuen City Councilor Yanilda Santos was arrested in Salem, N.H., on a driving-while-impaired charge; she pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment. A trial management conference is set for March 26.
An early‑morning rollover on Route 20 in Shrewsbury killed one person and shut Hartford Turnpike for hours. Crash reconstruction teams are investigating.
Lowell police say they arrested a man Friday tied to roughly 15 vehicle break-ins; investigators credited videos posted online. Tips can be phoned in to the department.
Fall River police say CAST found a loaded Glock and a satchel with 24.16g fentanyl and 7.68g cocaine during a March 4 search of a Peckham Street apartment.
Community & Society in ...
Woburn resident Jose Fernandes claimed the first $4 million top prize in the Massachusetts Lottery's new Cash Doubler game and took a $2.6M lump sum. The winning ticket was sold at a Melrose Mobil.
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