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BOSTON, MA — Boston police arrested a male suspect in a domestic violence incident where firearms were involved. The Boston Police Department highlighted the dangers officers face when responding to domestic violence calls, which are among the most dangerous 911 calls officers encounter daily. Police did not release...

BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Following the independent investigation into the death of Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died in September of 2024 as a result of injuries he sustained while training to become a Trooper, four Massachusetts State Police officials are facing charges related...

The incident occurred when a flight from Bosto landed in Aruba on Feb. 9 and caused the local airport to be locked down

BOSTON — A shooting investigation is underway in Charlestown. According to Boston police, around 9:31 pm. officers responded to the area of Monument Street for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found ballistic evidence in the area of 161 Bunker Hill Street. Officers also located ballistic damage...

An East Weymouth woman sentenced for fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits after forging checks and using a deceased beneficiary's debit card.

WALTHAM, MASS. — Gov. Maura Healey’s new budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes a big change to MassHealth dental coverage with a $1,000 annual cap. State officials say it’s about controlling rising healthcare costs, but patients and dentists warn it could mean fewer people getting the care they need.

EVERETT, Mass. — On Tuesday, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office ruled that the officer who shot the man accused of hijacking a trash truck before crashing on a bridge near Encore Casino last July was justified in his actions. Everett Police Officer Daniel Wall shot Admilson Vizcaino, of...

Margaret Atwood, the author of the blockbuster “The Handmaid’s Tale” and 49 other books of fiction and poetry, has a sprawling new memoir, “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.”. Here & Now‘s Robin Young sat down with her at the First Parish Church in Cambridge,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, Massachusetts – Heavy snow and strong winds combined to create hazardous conditions across parts of the Northeast over the weekend, with localized snow bands producing significant accumulations in...

Valentine’s Day is coming, and you can do better than a box of chocolates you grabbed for cheap at the grocery store. From high-end stores in Boston to hidden-gem artisans out west, Massachusetts is filled with amazing chocolate shops. Ordering online this close to Valentine’s Day can be dicey....