Brother of Massachusetts attorney general sentenced to life in prison in rape case
(WJAR) — A Rhode Island man, who is also the brother of the Massachusetts attorney general, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in a rape case. Alvin Campbell, 45, was found guilty on 21 of 22 charges earlier this month for a series of sexual assaults while he posed as a rideshare driver.
State trooper relieved of duty after allegedly being captured on video knocking out other...
Both troopers were off-duty at the time, Massachusetts State Police said. A Massachusetts State Police trooper has been relieved of duty after he was allegedly caught on video brawling with another trooper at a restaurant in Quincy. Both troopers were off-duty at the time, a State Police spokesperson said in...
Maura Healey and the unraveling of America’s greatest school system
For three years, the finest school system in America has faltered under Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA). Now, as she gears up for reelection, Healey will be reciting a familiar litany of misleading statistics and feel-good buzzwords about her education “successes.”. At the heart of her claims to education-policy glory...
Massachusetts gas station trip worth millions after big State Lottery win on instant game
A trip to a Massachusetts gas station was worth millions thanks to a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Love Trust of Quincy has claimed the first $4 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 In The Money” $10 instant ticket game.
9 Beloved Farmers Markets In Massachusetts That Locals Say Are Worth Waking Up Early...
Set the alarm and bring a tote, because the best market finds rarely wait until noon. Massachusetts knows how to do farmers markets with personality. One table might have berries that still smell like sunshine. Another might be stacked with sourdough, flowers, honey, cheese, or tomatoes that make grocery store versions
Why 1st ‘extreme’ Mass. heat wave of 2026 may be extra dangerous — and...
A new heat wave alert for Massachusetts landed Monday, with officials warning of “dangerously hot conditions” and a heat index up to 111 degrees. An “extreme heat watch” is in effect for nearly the entire state from Wednesday morning through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. This will vastly
Dangerous heat wave to grip Massachusetts midweek, with temperatures nearing triple digits
An Extreme Heat Watch is in place for nearly the entire Bay State as the region braces for punishing heat and humidity beginning Wednesday. Monday will be warm, with temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 80s for much of Massachusetts, though coastal areas should be a few degrees cooler. Temperatures are expec
Before the American Revolution, these Massachusetts publishers rebelled in print
Just over 250 years ago, 26-year-old Isaiah Thomas was in danger. The young printer of The Massachusetts Spy, a newspaper hostile to the British crown, packed up his printing press in Boston. British spies had fanned out into neighboring towns, searching for illicit arms and evidence of unapproved militia activity.
10 Massachusetts Pizza Places With Serious Weeknight Dinner Crowds
Some pizza spots in Massachusetts don’t need a weekend to fill up. On a random Tuesday or Wednesday, certain places already have a line out the door or a dining room buzzing with regulars. That kind of weeknight pull is earned, not accidental. Here are ten Massachusetts pizza places...
Shrewsbury trash bags to increase 15 percent in cost
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury pay-as-you-throw trash bags will soon cost residents more. On June 23, the Shrewsbury Select Board voted, 3-2, to increase pay-as-you-throw bag rates 15 percent. The move will bring small bags from $1.25 to $1.44 and large bags from $2.54 to $2.92. That means bundles of small bags will go from $
