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A driver is facing charges including felony motor vehicle homicide after investigators say he was speeding and impaired when he slammed into a car at a red light.

I would like to respond to the letter “Decker turns progressive advocacy into legislation, resources and results for the community” (Aug. 19). While there is much to respond to about the accuracy of some of the claims in that statement, I want to address just a few more general points.

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Tuesday, August 11, 2026 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026:. K. Kelley (43, Tewksbury) was arrested for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly Conduct. Police responded to report of female appearing to be under the influence, parked in

SOMERVILLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A Somerville cellphone store says it is asking for help after it was robbed twice this month. A store employee says on Sunday a person came in wearing a winter jacket and fled with a phone. Earlier this month, a person came in with a bag...

Police said 28-year-old Luis Serrano of Roxbury surrendered on a warrant issued out of Charlestown District Court charging him with assault to kill.

No foul play is suspected, authorities said. The body discovered earlier this month at Fresh Pond in Cambridge was identified as a 41-year-old man, authorities said. The body was found shortly after noon on Aug. 11 along the pond’s shoreline. The Cambridge Fire Department was able to remove him from the water, the Midd

TOLLAND, CT — On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:40pm, a 2006 Mack CV700 Dump Truck was traveling westbound on Interstate 84 in Tolland, Connecticut. A 2026 Kia Sportage was traveling directly behind the Mack. For an unknown reason, the Kia collided with the rear of the Mack, causing...

The Saugus Fire Department is mourning the death of Lt. Damian M. “Jug” Drella, who died last week. Drella, 58, died of occupational cancer on Aug. 19, according to his obituary. “His sacrifice and 39 years of service to the Town of Saugus and the fire service will...

Police and fire responded to the scene around midnight. The area was blocked off with crime scene tape, and a local pizza shop on North and South Main Streets sustained extensive damage.

The Wellesley Department of Public Works this past week hosted a retirement party for Dwight “Smitty” Rogers, more than 51 years after he started working for the town. His retirement starts on Sept. 1. From Smitty’s start in 1975, the lifelong Wellesley resident rose through the ranks to...