Ex-MGH Medical Assistant Sentenced for Patient Assaults
Damien Knighton, a 41-year-old resident of East Boston, has been sentenced to serve nine to 12 years in state prison for the disturbing crime of sexually assaulting four male patients. These assaults took place...
Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty for False Purple Heart Application
A former U.S. Marine, Paul John Herbert, 54, from Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, recently admitted to deceiving the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by submitting false claims of being injured by an improvised explosive...
Retirement Home for Aging Penguins at New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium recently unveiled a new retirement island for its aging penguins, offering a peaceful sanctuary away from the bustling main colony. This custom-designed island is home to six geriatric African penguins,...
Men Named in Initial Hearings for Boston-Area Brothel Purchases
The recent events unfolding at the Cambridge District Court have left the public in shock and intrigue. On Friday, the first batch of men accused of buying sex from a Greater Boston brothel network...
Theft ring member sentenced for stealing art by Warhol & Pollock
In a string of calculated heists spanning over two decades, a group of daring thieves orchestrated a series of high-profile art thefts across a multitude of states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts,...
Impact of Mass General Brigham Layoffs on Readers
Mass General Brigham, a prominent health care system, has embarked on a series of layoffs to address a projected $250 million budget shortfall over the next two years. Following an initial wave of job...
Luxury Beacon Hill Parking Spot Sells for $750,000
A rare opportunity has arisen in the heart of Beacon Hill, offering a chance to own a piece of prime city real estate. The Brimmer Street Garage has recently listed a parking spot for...
Conn. woman allegedly holding stepson captive for 20 years: What to know
A 56-year-old woman from Connecticut has been charged with kidnapping and assault after allegedly holding her stepson captive for 20 years. Kimberley Sullivan, of Waterbury, appeared in court recently, where her bond was set...
Harvard Doctors Sue Trump Over LGBTQ+ Research Removal
Two Harvard Medical School doctors are suing the Trump administration for removing their research from a government-run website. The articles, which delved into endometriosis and suicide risk assessment, were taken down due to violating...
Lowell Firefighter Charged with Child Porn Offenses
A seasoned journalist named Ross Cristantiello is no stranger to breaking news, local politics, crime, and the environment. In his latest coverage, he delves into the unsettling case of a Lowell firefighter charged with...