Man Killed Following Quarrel with Alleged Spray-Painter After Walking 6-Year-Old To School — Just...
A father of three was killed after calling 911 during a dispute with a man spray-painting a sidewalk, authorities said. Kevin Doherty, 56, was fatally shot just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, near Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury, Mass., shortly after dropping off his 6-year-old son at school. Police charged...
Massachusetts leaders criticize second widespread ICE crackdown in state
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has previously said that Boston’s policies have allowed dangerous offenders to remain in local communities rather than face deportation.
Hearing for Worcester councilor charged after ICE confrontation rescheduled
A Worcester City Councilor’s court hearing to dismiss charges against her has been rescheduled. District 5 Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was charged on June 4 with one misdemeanor count of assault and battery on a police officer and one common law violation for interfering with a police officer. If you...
Massachusetts ranks sixth lowest in the nation in per capita building permits
More than 90,000 housing units have been completed or entered development since Gov. Maura Healey took office, she said Wednesday, chipping away at the state’s estimated need for 220,000 homes by the end of the decade. Of the 90,400 units cited by Healey’s office, about 63,100 have been built...
2 arrested in Southbridge drug trafficking investigation
SOUTHBRIDGE — Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department and Charlton Police Department arrested two individuals Saturday in connection with a joint narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of fentanyl, prescription pills and a firearm. The arrests occurred Sept. 6 following surveillance of suspects...
Dismissal of earlier case against Shrewsbury shooting suspect tied to prosecution mistake
The person accused of killing a Shrewsbury father could have been behind bars had evidence been presented during a previous trial.
Editorial: Massive drug bust shows cartel’s sway in both Mass., N.H.
A few months earlier we mentioned a meeting between Mayor Brian DePeña of Lawrence and the governor of New Hampshire, an encounter that we hoped would forge a new chapter in stemming the flow of illegal drugs in both states. Gov. Kelly Ayotte shed the combative tone that previously...
700 Jobs Move to MA as Worldwide Company Relocates Headquarters
A worldwide company has announced plans to move it's headquarters to Massachusetts, bringing at least 700 full time positions with it.
As cannabis commission is again mired in turmoil, Mass. officials push for overhaul
A flurry of news in Massachusetts has put a glaring spotlight on the cannabis industry and its regulator — yet again. In the past few weeks, the headlines have included: A former employee accused of bullying female colleagues got a $300,000 settlement payout. A judge ruled the former chair of the Cannabis Control...
Massachusetts unveils finalists for state flag, motto, and seal — which gets your vote?
From the state flag to the motto and seal, Massachusetts has revealed its finalists. Take a look and vote for your favorites. Massachusetts is getting a new seal, flag, and motto this year and voters just narrowed the choices down to three options in each category. After a four-plus year...
