Four charged in drug trafficking scheme through mail to Massachusetts
BOSTON (WWLP) – Four people have been indicted in a federal drug trafficking case involving the shipments of drugs into the state. A federal grand jury in Boston charged four individuals Thursday for shipping fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine into Massachusetts from Puerto Rico and the West Coast. According to...
Mayor Wu appoints Boston’s first Black fire commissioner
Rodney Marshall will become Boston’s first Black fire commissioner in the department’s 350-year history.
MBTA announces May shutdowns, including 12-day Green Line closure
More shutdowns are coming to the MBTA in May, including a 12-day closure on the Green Line. The shutdowns will give the public transit agency a chance to perform maintenance and upgrades on multiple train lines, including signal upgrades on the Red Line, the installation of safety equipment on the Green Line and other work.
Patient at Tewksbury State Hospital arrested for damaging door by throwing trash barrel, police...
A patient at Tewksbury State Hospital has been arrested following a violent incident during which police said she threw a trash barrel, shattering the glass door to her room.
East Providence man accused of scamming dementia patient strikes plea deal
Carlos Bras used the money to enrich himself, including buying a car and an attempt to buy land in Portugal, according to court documents.
New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber
The suspect's ex-girlfriend worked as a maid at the historic Beverly mansion, police found. They are still searching for a second, unidentified suspect. Last month, officials said an armed intruder broke into a historic Beverly mansion, tied up a housekeeper, and made off in a stolen Porsche with unspecified valuables. Police arrested 25-year-old Emajae Brown earlier this week in connection with...
People are selling their plasma across Massachusetts to deal with rising prices
Fellsway Plaza in Medford looks like any other suburban strip mall, with a nail salon, gym and restaurants. But as some people walk back to their cars with freshly painted nails or carrying bags of takeout, others have gauze tape around their arms and some extra money in their pockets.
Big Y Pembroke, Saugus grocery stores’ opening dates. Where they’ll be
Big Y confirmed the 2026 opening dates of its two upcoming grocery stores in Eastern Massachusetts. The new Pembroke location is slated to open at the end of spring, and the Saugus store will open near the end of summer, according to Aimee Diliberto, Big Y's manager of communications. Last month, Big Y announced it was seeking employees for the upcoming Pembroke store and...
Are E-Bikes Legal in Massachusetts? Laws, Sidewalk Rules, and What Riders Need to Know
E-bikes are becoming more popular across Massachusetts – especially in cities like Boston, Cambridge, and along shared-use trails. But unlike many states, Massachusetts does not clearly follow the standard 3-class e-bike system, which creates confusion for riders. In this guide, you’ll get a clear, simple breakdown of what’s legal,...
Woman arrested in connection with convenience store robbery in Everett
EVERETT, MASS. (WHDH) - A 42-year-old woman was arrested in connection with an unarmed robbery at a convenience store in Everett Thursday, according to police. Cynthia Corcione Robbine, of Everett, is charged with unarmed robbery and destruction of property, as well as several unrelated outstanding warrants. Everett police said they...
