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With spring weather drawing more residents outdoors, the Needham Police Department of Needham, Massachusetts, is reminding dog owners that local rules still apply in parks and public spaces. “With the nicer weather rolling in, we’re seeing more people (and paws) out and about, so here’s a quick reminder about Needham’s leash law,” the department said in a recent public message on social media.

Boston Brick Co. is building a bigger future for LEGO fans in Massachusetts! In an April 6th announcement, the locally loved shop revealed it is taking over a much larger space right next door to its current Weymouth storefront at 1690 Main Street, an exciting expansion for a business that has become a go-to stop for builders hunting everything from retired sets to hard...

Body‑camera video released Monday shows troopers responding quickly after spotting a man struggling in the water.

The American Guide Series, produced by the Federal Writers’ Project, is one of the most well-known WPA projects. Written as a collection of travel guides, the series included suggested tour routes as well as essays on the history and culture of each U.S. state and territory. Major U.S. cities and several regions were also given their own separate guidebooks.

Massachusetts State Police say the dog was off leash at the time of the incident.

A Massachusetts State Police sergeant accused of crashing his unmarked cruiser into a van in Woburn while he was drunk more than two years ago will face a judge for the first time later this month. Scott Quigley, 41, of Woburn, faces a single motor vehicle homicide charge. He will...

Medford Police Department has completed a significant operational training milestone, with 65 officers—including senior leadership—successfully completing Introduction to #TECC training delivered by Dirigo Readiness Group LLC. This program enhances the department’s ability to respond effectively to high-threat incidents while delivering immediate life-saving care. DRG commends Medford PD’s...

Last Thursday, Revere Police Department said a coordinated operation stretching across Lynn and Revere ended with two arrests and what officers described as a significant haul of fentanyl, crack cocaine and cash. Detectives executed multiple search warrants in both cities and reported finding narcotics stashed in a manufactured hide built into a motor vehicle. Authorities said the arrests stemmed from two separate operations overseen...

Prosecutors are pushing back against a former Stoughton police officer's request to be released from custody months before he's set to go to trial in connection with the death of a woman he's accused of sexually exploiting.

Multiple officer involved shootings in recent weeks have some wondering if the arrest of a Boston police officer last month has other officers acting more cautiously or with hesitation.