Abandoned dog euthanized after being found on I-495; law enforcement seeking answers
The young poodle mix was found May 19 on Route 495 in Lawrence and taken to Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) announced that an abandoned dog found on a highway last week was humanely euthanized due to severe health issues.
Should you boycott Market Basket? Here’s what readers are saying.
“If the employees think another walkout makes sense, then I'd support them. Basket ‘til the casket,” reader Jesse from Belmont said. Market Basket’s chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas was placed on paid administrative leave by the company’s board of directors on Wednesday, who allege that he was planning to lead a...
Man accused of helping suspect wanted in Brockton double homicide evade capture held without...
A Quincy man who allegedly admitted to helping a suspected killer wanted in connection with a Brockton double homicide evade capture was ordered held without bail on Thursday.
Five people arrested for falsifying MBTA track inspection records, US Attorney says
Four former Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority employees and one current MBTA employee were charged Thursday with allegedly falsifying Red Line track inspection reports.
2 concerts at Fenway Park abruptly canceled
BOSTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two concerts scheduled for this week at Fenway Park have been canceled. Fenway Concerts announced Thursday afternoon that the Shakira concert, set for Thursday night, and the Jason Aldean and Brooks and Dunn concert, which was slated for Friday night, were canceled “due to unforeseen...
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dad Gifts Daughter $2M Winning Mass Lottery Ticket
Vanesa Menijvar Acosta, of Norcross, Georgia, is the first $2 million winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "$25,000,000 Mega Money” scratch-off ticket. The $50 game went on sale earlier this month. Acosta chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.3 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity, which...
Tamara Lanier Wins Landmark Settlement In Fight Over Enslaved Ancestors’ Images At Harvard University
Tamara Lanier has reached a landmark settlement with Harvard, ending a years-long fight over 19th-century photos of her enslaved ancestors, Renty and Delia.
PHOTOS: Boston Calling Music Festival
Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney, Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy + more take over Harvard Athletic Complex for the annual MDW festival.
Watch Live: Harvard University commencement ceremony
Harvard University provided a livestream of today's graduation ceremony.
Person injured following assault outside Mass. General Hospital in Boston, police say
An investigation is underway after a person was stabbed outside Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston on Thursday morning, officials said.