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Arlington’s ponds, lakes and rivers may be an overlooked fishing destination, but local anglers say they offer a quiet escape close to home. Along with fish and wildlife, though, they encounter discarded fishing line and trash — reminders of the responsibility that comes with enjoying the sport. Fishing...

A West Bridgewater man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for drug conspiracy and firearm charges following a series of arrests targeting gangs in the Brockton and Randolph areas.

Norwood firefighters helped ensure the safe delivery of a baby who simply couldn’t wait on Monday. The mother was en route to the hospital on Monday when it became clear that the baby wasn’t going to wait. The ambulance pulled over on the side of the road on I-95 and successfully helped deliver the new baby boy. “Outst

LYNN, MA — A man was arrested following a drug investigation on Wardwell Avenue that resulted in the seizure of more than 150 grams of cocaine and $11,000 in cash. The Lynn Police Drug Task Force conducted the investigation into reported drug activity in the area. The Essex County...

A 40-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting two women inside the women’s locker room at a Porter Square Planet Fitness pleaded not guilty Friday and will remain in custody ahead of an Oct. 16 dangerousness hearing. Laquan Holland was arraigned in Cambridge District Court on two counts of assault...

An attempt to delay plans that will add a bike lane to the upper portion of Huron Avenue failed during Monday night’s city council meeting, as a 6-3 majority of councillors opted to keep the project moving toward completion. The issue first made council’s agenda last week, when Councillor...

A violent home invasion on Chapel Street in Norwood, Massachusetts sent three teenagers running from police on Sunday afternoon, ending with all three in custody after a search that stretched from the railroad tracks to a nearby neighborhood. Police say the suspects, ages 15, 16 and 17, pistol-whipped a resident and ma

(WJAR) — A pedestrian was struck and killed Route 44 in Raynham on Tuesday morning. The Raynham Police Department said the crash happened on the westbound lane near South Street West. Crews responded around 6:15 a.m. Police said an 18-year-old man from Brockton was struck by a vehicle. Crews...

Prosecutors say Nicholas O'Malley used unnecessary force, while the officer maintains he acted in self-defense.

A HANDFUL of TJ Maxx stores have turned off their lights, leaving shoppers to hit the aisles of alternative off-price retailers like Marshalls, Ross, and Burlington. While three shops have...