A Suspicious Letter Is Arriving at Brockton Homes: Why Officials Say It’s Dangerous
Brockton, Massachusetts, residents are being warned about a suspicious “home warranty” mailing that appears designed to trick people into calling and sharing personal information. The warning comes directly from Winthrop Farwell, Jr., Brockton City Councilor at Large, who shared the announcement after receiving the let
Back Bay Driver Indicted In Killing Of MFA Supporter
A Suffolk County grand jury on Monday indicted William Haney Jr., charging him with first-degree murder and related counts in the January killing of Back Bay art collector John Axelrod, 79, and the death of Axelrod's dog, Tale. The grand jury action moves the case into Superior Court as prosecutors gear up for what cou
Severe storm threat today in northern New England, record heat possible
It’s so hot today we’ll be near record heat in Boston. Wind direction will play a big part in whether we break the record. If our winds stay westerly, a hot wind, for long enough that may do the trick to get us to about 100 degrees. That’ll be good enough to tie a record that goes back 31 years.
World Cup boosted train ridership, but the financial picture’s unclear
The Northeast saw a boost in train ridership during the World Cup , from Amtrak rides to and from Boston to the Commuter Rail to Foxborough. The big picture: State and federal officials consider the ridership increase a win, but it remains to be seen whether these public transit systems actually profited from the inter
Boston man charged with trafficking cocaine, heroin after Foxborough traffic stop, held without bail...
FOXBOROUGH — On Thursday, May 14, 2026, at approximately 9:25 p.m., Officer Kurt Pollister of the Foxborough Police Department was traveling southbound on Route 1 when he observed a vehicle with Massachusetts plates stopped at a red light at Pine Street. (The account and quotations in this article were...
Iconic Boston pub opens massive entertainment venue, outdoor bar on Cape Cod
Cape Cod has a new spot for frozen cocktails, live music and lawn games — and one of Boston’s best Irish pubs is behind it.
Mark Your Calendar: Watertown Wheels Classic Car Show is Returning!
Watertown, Massachusetts, is getting ready to turn back the clock in style. The Watertown Wheels 3rd Annual Classic Car Show is set for Sunday, August 2nd, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Commander’s Mansion, at 440 Talcott Ave, with free general admission and a full afternoon of polished chrome, community spirit, and
ARL Field Services Rescues Cat from Tree, Reunites Him with Owner
The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Field Services team recently rescued a frightened, 1-year-old cat stranded high in a tree in a Newton neighborhood, safely reuniting him with his grateful owner. The owner contacted ARL after his cat, Alex, climbed high into a tree and was unable to...
FBI, Massachusetts State Police Warn Against Drone Use at Upcoming Boston Events
BOSTON — The FBI’s Boston field office and Massachusetts State Police are cautioning the public against flying drones in restricted airspace during maritime events taking place this week. In a joint message, the agencies highlighted the safety risks that unauthorized drones pose to the public and emphasized their...
Man allegedly damages ‘several’ cars with wooden stick and cinder block in East Boston
The 27-year-old Roxbury man was arrested Sunday. People parked near 279 Sumner St. in East Boston on Sunday got an unwelcome surprise, as a man allegedly damaged “several” cars in that area with a wooden stick and cinder block. Officers responded to the “vandalism in progress” shortly after...
