8 Irish Heritage Towns in Massachusetts That Celebrate Their Roots
Massachusetts is home to towns where Irish heritage still shapes everyday life. From lively festivals to historic parades, these communities keep their traditions alive with pride. Whether it’s music, food, or shared stories, the spirit of Ireland runs deep here. These towns prove that the Irish influence is a...
Stoughton man arrested in cemetery drug bust
A Stoughton man is facing multiple charges after being accused of drug trafficking in a Randolph cemetery. Police said they arrested 34-year-old Camryn Guillaume after a drug-trafficking investigation. Offices executed a search warrant at Guillaume's home. Police said they seized methamphetamine, methamphetamine...
Local company wants judge to halt rest stop plaza overhaul
Global Partners is asking a judge to stop MassDOT from executing a 35-year contract with Applegreen to overhaul highway rest stops.
Caught on camera: New video shows moment elderly woman was pushed off MBTA bus...
Transit police are turning to the public for help identifying the suspect.
Man pleads not guilty to shooting Boston police officer during Roxbury chase
Shot multiple times during Friday’s chaotic incident, Daiquan Rice was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. A man accused of shooting a Boston police officer during an early-morning foot chase in Roxbury last week was ordered held without bail following his arraignment Monday. Shot multiple...
Letter: School nurse’s comments were ill-considered, but firing him would be a tremendous loss
I am writing to voice my support of Winthrop Elementary School nurse Jon Stafford. One or both of my children attended Winthrop from 2013 to 2021, and Jon was a beloved fixture at the school. My son, in particular, was an anxious elementary-schooler, and I think often felt insecure and out of place. There were times...
Hundreds of apartments near local universities remain empty weeks after move-in
Real estate experts believe the lingering vacancies prove a trend they predicted of a noticeable decline in international student enrollment.
Brockton native living in Florida fights alligator to save her puppy
When Danie Wright moved from Massachusetts to Florida 20 years ago, she knew alligators might be part of the picture. But she never imagined she'd not only come face to face, but fist to face. "I was like, 'Punch, punch, elbow, elbow, kick,'" Wright told NBC10 Boston. Proudly wearing her...
Chelsea school enrollment drops as ICE cracks down on Mass.
Hundreds of students have left Chelsea public schools this year, as families exit a community — and a state — that’s become a prime target for immigration enforcement. Chelsea superintendent Almi Abeyta said school staff tell her some parents are moving to places where there's less heat on immigrants.
Brian Walshe stabbed in jail ahead of trial
Walshe was attacked by another inmate with a "makeshift blunt instrument" and taken to a hospital.