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A Boston-based news outlet covering local and regional stories, including politics, crime, and community events.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Boston, MA peers
Latest stories
- Man dies after shooting in BrocktonA man died in a shooting in Brockton, Massachusetts.
- Boston bars, restaurants can apply to stay open later this summerBoston bars and restaurants may apply to stay open an extra hour this summer, according to Mayor Wu's announcement.
- Impact Weather: Scattered storms Thursday, Friday across Mass. with rain, gusty windsScattered storms with rain and gusty winds are expected in Massachusetts on Thursday and Friday, according to Impact Weather.
- Lawrence officer seriously injured after being dragged during traffic stopA Lawrence police officer was seriously injured after being dragged by an SUV during a traffic stop, with the suspect still at large.
- Fire chars single-family home in WhitmanA two-alarm fire charred a single-family home in Whitman, Massachusetts, early Wednesday. Four residents evacuated safely due to working smoke detectors, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
- Proposed bill would allow Mass. communities to use red light, speed camerasA Massachusetts senator proposes allowing cities to use red light and speed cameras to enforce traffic violations, aiming to improve safety with automated enforcement. The bill includes privacy safeguards and has support from the ACLU, but faces questions about cost and implementation.
- Couple finds massive, colorful jellyfish washed up on Maine beachA Maine couple discovered a large, colorful lion's mane jellyfish on Lincolnville Beach, which released millions of larvae upon beaching, sparking interest from marine experts and online viewers.
- Graham Platner declared winner in Maine Democratic Senate primaryGraham Platner was declared the winner of Maine's Democratic Senate primary with 75% of the vote, while outgoing Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign, making Platner the favorite despite controversies.
- Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild 2 town chaseA driver with multiple warrants evaded police in a high-speed chase through two towns, swam across a river, and was eventually arrested in Franklin, Massachusetts.
- Police warn of ATM skimming in East BostonBoston police warned East Boston residents about a card-skimming device found in a CVS ATM, advising precautions to avoid ATM fraud.
- Mass. high school lacrosse team forfeits semifinal over player shortage, officials sayIpswich High School's boys lacrosse team forfeited their 2026 Division 4 semifinal game against Cohasset due to a shortage of available players, according to the school and MIAA spokesperson. The team had an 11-4 regular season record and advanced to the semifinals after a 14-8 win over Winthrop. Cohasset will now face Nantucket in the championship.
- 'We're so blessed': Winthrop dad speaks after wife delivers baby girl after losing home in fireA Winthrop couple lost their home in a fire but welcomed a baby girl, with community support helping them recover.
- Retired Boston detective admits OUI after 2024 East Boston crashA retired Boston police detective admitted to OUI after a 2024 crash in East Boston, leading to a plea deal that dismissed some charges and allowed him to complete a program remotely.
- New Massachusetts state police crime lab breaks ground in MarlboroughMassachusetts held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new state police crime lab in Marlborough, set to open in 2028, replacing two older labs. The facility will employ 250 professionals and handle disciplines like DNA testing, which helped solve a 1989 cold case rape. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan highlighted the lab's role in resolving long-standing cases.
- Karen Read lawsuit sparks push for Proctor, Goode case recordsThe Committee for Public Counsel Services is demanding records of cases involving former Massachusetts trooper Michael Proctor and sergeant Sean Goode following Karen Read's lawsuit, citing racist and sexist text messages between them. CPCS claims the messages raise concerns about case fairness and has requested a review of all cases involving the two officers.