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Forensic Scientists Testify in Karen Read Murder Trial: Attorneys Clash Over Report
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So, like, there was this big court thing happening, right? Judge Beverly Cannone was all like, "Yeah, let's let the prosecution expert reference the report." The defense team wasn't too happy about...
Expired Certification of School Bus Driver in Crash Resulting in 5-Year-Old’s Death
A tragic incident occurred in Hyde Park in April when a school bus driver fatally struck a five-year-old boy named Lens Joseph. The driver, Jean Charles, who was involved in the accident, resigned earlier...
Community College Faculty Demand Higher Wages with Billboard Campaign
Chronic understaffing is posing a major threat to the success of MassEducate, the state's free community college initiative, according to educators. The Massachusetts Community College Council, along with the Massachusetts Teachers Association, has launched...
Boston Meteorologists Predict Severe Thunderstorms This Weekend
Hey, so the weather this weekend is looking a bit wild, folks. The National Weather Service is warning us about some strong to severe thunderstorms that are headed our way.
According to the experts,...
Fatal Crash on I-495 in Chelmsford: One Dead
Alright, so there was this pretty intense crash that went down in the wee hours of the morning last Friday on Route 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The State Police were all over it, reporting...
Maternity Nurse at Newton-Wellesley Hospital Diagnosed with Brain Tumor
Debbie Connolly, who worked as a nurse in the maternity ward at Newton-Wellesley Hospital from 2005 to 2018, was diagnosed with a right frontal lobe meningioma last month. Another former staff member at the...
Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Alligator Carcass in Martha’s Vineyard Nature Reserve
Residents of Martha's Vineyard are scratching their heads after a rather unexpected discovery at Sepiessa Point Reservation. A local resident stumbled upon a nearly 5-foot-long alligator carcass while out walking his dog, sparking a...
Warning: Massachusetts Fire Officials Urge Against Risky School Laptop TikTok Challenge
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State fire officials are warning parents and educators about this whack social media trend that's got everyone inserting conductive objects...
Boston City Hall Staff Arrested for Domestic Assault: What Happened?
Alright, let's dive into some juicy local news, shall we? So, Marwa Khudaynazar, who is 27 years old, has been hit with charges for assaulting a police officer. On the other hand, her partner...
Pro-Palestine Walkout Sparks Controversy at Natick High
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Alrighty, so some drama went down at Natick High School recently, and now some students are feeling a bit uneasy. Here's the scoop: last month, around 20 students decided to stage a walkout...
Urban Area Pricing Concern: Stop & Shop’s Defense & Explanation
So, like, Senator Elizabeth Warren is all about making sure that Stop & Shop keeps its word and doesn't overcharge families, especially in working-class areas. She's all about holding them accountable, you know?
Recently,...
Stephen Lynch to face primary challenger in upcoming election
Patrick Roath, 38, an attorney who used to work with former Gov. Deval Patrick, is stepping into the political arena by challenging 13-term US Representative Stephen Lynch in Massachusetts' Eighth District. Despite being a...
Rare Discovery: Harvard’s Mistaken Cheap Copy of the Magna Carta
Harvard University thought they had an ordinary, run-of-the-mill copy of the Magna Carta in their possession for years. This document, purchased for less than $30, turned out to be much more valuable than they...
Boston ICE Denies Rumors of Targeting Nannies
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Rumors been going around on social media this week that ICE agents been arresting nannies at parks and playgrounds all over Boston.
ICE Boston are saying that the rumors about agents going after nannies...
Suspension of Certifications for Lincoln Police Chief and Gloucester Officer by POST Commission
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Lincoln Police Chief Sean Kennedy and Gloucester Police Officer Alexander Aiello are facing criminal charges in separate cases.
The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission recently announced the suspension of law enforcement certifications...
City Hall Attorney Running for Mayor Placed on Leave: What You Need to Know
City Hall lawyer John Houton, who recently tossed his hat into the ring for the Boston mayoral race, got a surprise last Friday when his bosses decided to put him on administrative leave. According...
Residents Express Outrage Over Chaotic ICE Arrest in Worcester
Alright, so here's the scoop on what went down in Worcester recently. The City Council decided to switch things up and hold their meeting on Zoom instead of in person at City Hall due...
Arraignment of Malden Man in Somerville Cold-Case Murder
Hey there! So, apparently, prosecutors are saying that Heinsky Anacreon and a buddy decided to sell a Lexus to Charline Rosemond, only to end up robbing and killing her. I mean, talk about a...
Karen Read Trial Postponed to a Later Date Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Karen Read's murder trial has hit a bump in the road, folks. The court spokesperson dropped a bombshell on Monday, announcing that there won't be any session on Tuesday due to some mysterious "unavoidable...
Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Wayfair Former Employee: What Happened?
So, like, this dude Richard DiBona, who is 53 years old and used to work as a software engineer at this company, Wayfair, claimed that he got the boot because of his age.
Last...
Bill Belichick Supports Girlfriend at Miss Maine Competition
Bill Belichick showed up at the Miss Maine 2025 event to support his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson. The former Patriots coach, known for his quiet demeanor, was spotted at the Holiday Inn by the Bay...
Piping Plovers Return: Beach Safety Alert!
The coastal birds in Massachusetts are getting ready for the season on the local beaches. Even though it’s not quite time for beach lovers to hit the sand with their towels and umbrellas, the...
Man arrested after ICE agent incident in New Bedford: Release possible
Juan Francisco Méndez might finally get to see his wife and 9-year-old son again soon, all thanks to a judge who said federal officials messed up big time when they arrested him.
A judge recently...
Tufts student released from ICE detention in Massachusetts
Rümeysa Öztürk, the Tufts University student who was grabbed by ICE agents in Somerville, has finally been ordered to be set free by a federal judge in Vermont. The poor girl has been stuck...
Healey addresses federal funding cuts and immigration crackdown in GBH segment
Gov. Maura Healey chatted on Friday about how the first 120 days of President Donald Trump being in charge are "deeply troubling." Her main beef is with the budget cuts. In an interview on...
Court rules: Independent prostitution ads not sex trafficking.
The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts recently made a ruling that has caused quite a stir. The court decided that individuals who respond to online prostitution ads cannot be charged with sex trafficking. This...
Karen Read Trial Livestream: Resumes Post Voicemails, Evidence Search
State and local police investigators testified Tuesday about finding a broken cocktail glass, a sneaker, and taillight shards in the snow outside 34 Fairview Road.
Livestream via NBC10 Boston. Testimony continues in Karen Read‘s murder...
Massachusetts Legislators Criticize Stop & Shop CEO for Price Gouging
Stop & Shop, the grocery store we all love to hate, claims that they're actually working on lowering prices. Can you believe it? A customer was spotted rolling their shopping cart out of the...
Ex-Emmanuel Admissions Official Approached 13-Year-Old for ‘Fun’
Jacob Henriques got himself in some serious trouble last week. This guy, a former assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, allegedly thought it was a good idea to offer a 17-year-old prospective student some...
Local NPR Station Executives Express Concerns Over Funding Cuts
So like, Trump, the big boss, told all the agencies to stop giving money to NPR and PBS. The local NPR station peeps are freaking out, warning that this move could seriously mess up...
States Sue Trump Admin Over Wind Energy Blockades
So, like, a bunch of state attorneys general and Washington, D.C., got together to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump for trying to block wind energy development. Apparently, Trump signed this executive order...
Support Fund for Family of Boy Tragically Killed by School Bus
So like, there's this fundraiser that brought in over $27,000 by Friday, you know? It's all about a community coming together to raise money and improve pedestrian safety after a tragic incident in Hyde...
Fatal Shooting in Dorchester Leaves One Dead
A dude got shot in Dorchester on Saturday night. Boston Medical Center declared him dead.
So, like, the Boston police got a call around 11 p.m. about some shooting situation near Blue Hill Avenue and...
Car Hit by Pipe in Maine Highway
Officials in Portland, Maine are saying that a 35-pound pipe caused damage to a car in the city. The incident occurred on Wednesday night at the Casco Bay Line parking lot on Commercial St....
Mass. State Police Revamps Training After 2024 Recruit Fatality
So, like, the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) decided to shake things up at its training academy for the next batch of recruits. This comes after a tragic incident where a new trooper, Enrique Delgado-Garcia,...
Latino Population Drives $30B Economic Growth in Massachusetts
Alright, so I heard that there's some big news in Massachusetts. Apparently, the Hispanic and Latino community there have been working hard and contributing a ton to the state's economy. Like, they make up...
Body of Missing 4-Year-Old Found in Merrimack River
Authorities done found the body that might be Azriel Lopez from Lawrence. It was Robin Strong from Tewksbury who came back to Lowell on April 20, 2025, where they thought a lil' dude fell...
Neighborhood Dilemma: The Swingers Club Nearby
A church pastor in Terryville, Connecticut, thought something fishy was going on next door. Cars would show up late at night and stay until the early hours. What business operates at that time, Pastor...
Trump Targets Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status
An American flag flies over the John Harvard statue at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., on March 19, 2025. Trump recently tweeted that Harvard will lose its tax-exempt status, sparking controversy and uncertainty. It's...