Tips sought in death of dog found in Auburn, with photos
AUBURN — Auburn police are asking for the public’s help identifying a deceased dog found January 12th off Hardscrabble Road, as investigators continue to look into the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a public appeal, the Auburn Police Department said the dog, now being referred to as “Hardscrabble...
Vocational school admissions lottery draws criticism
A new state policy requiring vocational schools to admit students through a lottery is drawing criticism from state Rep. Adam Scanlon (D-North Attleborough) and local families, who say the change could leave qualified students without seats at schools like Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical. In a recent...
Bolton Man Arrested in Worcester Human Trafficking Sting Targeting Minors
Lionel Michel Galibert of Bolton, Massachusetts was arrested by the Worcester Police Department on Wednesday, March 13, 2026, following a major undercover human trafficking operation targeting the commercial sexual exploitation of minors. Worcester Police Detectives from the Special Crimes and Cyber Crimes Units...
Mass. Gov. Healey proposes major hunting law changes
The proposal follows extensive public input collected by state agencies.
Clothing Retailer Closing 200 Stores Including All Massachusetts
A staple of American sportwear has announced the closure of over 200 stores across the continent, and four in Massachusetts.
Mass. weather: Snow in weekend forecast
Massachusetts will see calm weather Thursday, with slightly warmer temperatures and mostly clear skies throughout the state setting the stage for a spring-like weekend — until snow moves in Sunday. Afternoon temperatures will be in the low 40s in Boston, Worcester and Springfield on Thursday, while Cape Cod &...
Lifelong Marlborough MA resident becomes city’s new fire chief
MARLBOROUGH — City native Jeffrey Gogan is now the leader of his hometown fire department. Gogan, 55, was sworn in last Friday, March 13, as Marlborough fire chief . He replaces Chief Kevin Breen , who retired in January after 10 years on the job. “I started where I grew up, which was my ultimate goal,” Gogan told...
Man tied to killing of Central Mass. police chief denied parole
A man charged in connection with killing the Paxton police chief during a chase through the snow in 1994 has been denied parole again. On Feb. 1, 1994, 23-year-old Jamie Richards was breaking into homes with Michael Souza, 26, and Kenneth Padgett when their stolen minivan got stuck in a snowbank. Souza carjacked a...
Emergency Crews, DiRenzo Towing Clear Route 146 Crash at Height of Traffic
A three-car crash caused disruption at a busy intersection in Sutton, Massachusetts during peak travel hours. The crash happened on Boston Road at Route 146 North , where multiple vehicles collided before the intersection. Massachusetts State Police and Sutton Police responded to the scene, along with MedStar EMS out...
This Legendary Massachusetts Seafood Joint Gets Its Fish From The Market Right Next Door
You know that feeling when you discover your favorite restaurant has been getting its ingredients from a gas station?. Well, Courthouse Seafood in Cambridge has the exact opposite situation going on, and it’s about to become your new obsession. Tucked into East Cambridge on the corner of Third Street...
