Tag: New England
Ticks Linked to Bacterial Infections & Meat Allergies in New England
So, tick season is apparently a thing in New England, and it looks like we've got some new tick species crashing the party up in Maine. A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst...
Uxbridge Schools Superintendent Accused of DUI Named Interim Leader
Uxbridge Schools Superintendent Accused of DUI Named Interim Leader
In a shocking turn of events, Michael Baldassarre, the superintendent of Uxbridge Public Schools, found himself at the center of controversy as he pleaded not guilty...
Teen Dancers Compete in Prestigious Ballet Competition in Massachusetts
Teen Ballet Dancers Shine at Prestigious Competition
More than 400 young ballet dancers recently gathered in Worcester, Massachusetts, for the Youth America Grand Prix auditions, a prestigious competition that draws talent from across the Northeast....
Teen Saves Duck Hunter’s Life in Massachusetts Water Rescue
Teen's Quick Thinking Saves Duck Hunter's Life in Massachusetts Water Rescue
Authorities in Marion are praising a quick-thinking teenager for his heroic actions that helped save the life of a duck hunter who fell into...
Man and Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Wellesley Lake
**Man and Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice on Wellesley Lake**
In a heart-stopping incident on Sunday, a man and his beloved dog were rescued from the icy waters of Lake Waban in Wellesley after...
Tragic Discovery: Missing Maine Toddler Found Dead in Snow
Tragic Discovery: Missing Maine Toddler Found Dead in Snow
In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 3-year-old Maine boy who went missing from his family’s home in Corinna was found dead in the...
Revere Middle School Shooting Threat Deemed Unfounded by Police
**Revere Middle School Shooting Threat Deemed Unfounded by Police**
Revere Police Department swiftly responded to a potential shooting threat against Garfield Middle School in Revere, Massachusetts. The threat, flagged by a 24-hour online monitoring team...
Ed Flynn to Seek Reelection, Not Run for Mayor – 80 characters
**Ed Flynn Opts for Reelection Over Mayoral Bid**
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has announced that he will not be running for mayor, a decision that has significant implications for the upcoming election. This choice...
NH Supreme Court Upholds Judge’s Ruling on ‘Keep New England White’ Banners: Legal Implications...
Breaking News: NH Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on 'Keep New England White' Banners
In a groundbreaking decision, New Hampshire's highest court has upheld a judge's dismissal of civil rights complaints against a white nationalist group...
Ensuring Safety: Healey’s Ordered Background Checks for Shelter Residents Last Spring Failed
Ensuring Safety: Healey's Ordered Background Checks for Shelter Residents Last Spring Failed
In a shocking turn of events, Governor Maura Healey revealed that the state's ordered criminal background checks on emergency shelter residents had not...
Boston Police ICE Requests: Discrepancies in Reporting for 2024
ICE Requests: Discrepancies in Reporting for 2024
A startling revelation has come to light regarding the number of immigration detainer requests issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Boston Police Department (BPD)...
Tragic Discovery: Sudbury Man’s Body Found in Icy Brook
**Tragic Discovery: Sudbury Man's Body Found in Icy Brook**
A devastating discovery shook the quiet town of Sudbury when a 67-year-old man was found dead in a frozen brook on Wednesday night. The man, whose...
Grants for Nonprofits: Healey Allocates $5M to Safeguard Against Hate Crimes & Terror
**Grants for Nonprofits: Governor Healey Allocates $5M to Safeguard Against Hate Crimes & Terror**
In a proactive move to protect nonprofits from hate crimes and terror attacks, Governor Maura Healey has allocated nearly $5 million...
Police Search for Missing Quincy Man with Dementia
Police Search for Missing Quincy Man with Dementia
Quincy police are urgently seeking the public's help in locating a missing man suffering from dementia. Miguel Brito Estrada, a 62-year-old individual, was last seen at the...
Beware of Boston Police Warning on Unpaid Parking Ticket Scam
Boston Residents Warned of Parking Ticket Scam
Boston residents are being cautioned by the Boston Police Department to be wary of a new scam circulating in the community. The scam involves fraudulent text messages claiming...
Why 500+ Readers Want Jerod Mayo to Step Down: Explained
Readers Call for Jerod Mayo to Step Down
Boston.com readers are calling for the New England Patriots to part ways with Jerod Mayo after just one season, expressing concerns about the team's performance and Mayo's...
Search for Missing Roxbury Woman Last Seen Before Christmas
Maria Ines Goncalves, a 50-year-old resident of Roxbury, has been reported missing since December 21st, according to the Boston Police Department. She was last seen on Maywood Street in the neighborhood, wearing a black...
Tragic Death of Homeless Man in Quincy Linked to Smoke Inhalation in Minivan Fire
The tragic death of a homeless man in Quincy has been linked to smoke inhalation in a minivan fire, according to state officials. This devastating incident marks the third homeless person to die as...
Arrests Made in Multiple Worcester Shootings, Including 14-Year-Old Boy
Arrests Made in Multiple Worcester Shootings, Including 14-Year-Old Boy
In a shocking turn of events, Worcester, Massachusetts, has been rocked by multiple shootings, resulting in arrests, including a 14-year-old boy facing serious charges....
Boston Achieves Historic Low Murder Rate in 2021
Boston Achieves Historic Low Murder Rate in 2021
Boston, MA, 12/27/2024 - Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox and Isaac Yablo, Senior Advisor for Public Safety, announced at a press conference...
Top Local Stories of 2024: Boston.com Readers’ Picks
Top Local Stories of 2024: Boston.com Readers' Picks
In a year full of unexpected twists and turns, the readers of Boston.com have spoken up about the most bizarre, captivating, and downright strange stories that captured...
Top Stories on Boston.com in 2024: What Captivated Readers the Most
Top Stories on Boston.com in 2024: What Captivated Readers the Most
In a year filled with significant events, the stories that captivated readers the most in 2024 have been unveiled. Boston.com received over 500 responses...
Massachusetts Police Officers Under Scrutiny for Completing Online Training Too Quickly
Massachusetts Police Officers Under Scrutiny for Completing Online Training Too Quickly
Following allegations of police officers fast-forwarding through online in-service trainings, the state’s Municipal Police Training Committee now says hundreds of officers throughout Massachusetts finished...
Boston Traffic: Real-Time Live Map and Updates for Easy Navigation
Boston Traffic: Real-Time Live Map and Updates for Easy Navigation
Travel can be a joyous experience, full of excitement and adventure. However, when it comes to navigating the bustling streets of Boston, it can quickly...
Woman Steals Purse from Brighton Toy Drive: Police Report & Details
Woman Steals Purse from Brighton Toy Drive: Police Report & Details
In a shocking turn of events at the Allston-Brighton Toy Drive at Corrib Pub, a woman was caught stealing a purse, sparking a police...