Heavy, wet snow closes everything in Massachusetts Monday
2017-02-13
(SOMERVILLE, MA) The second snow of the season has everyone still in a pretty good mood. More expected Thursday.Read More →
Boston getting hit again – No school Monday, says Mayor Walsh
2017-02-12
(SOMERVILLE, MA) Feb 12 – People are actually happy about the weather. They love the snow! Read More →
Somerville, MA holds sanctuary city rally
2017-02-04
(SOMERVILLE, MA) FEB 4 – 1,000+ residents came out in freezing temperatures with the kids and dogs to celebrate the city’s sanctuary status.Read More →
Federal Judge in Boston lets suspension of travel ban lapse
2017-02-04
(BOSTON) Feb 3 – A federal judge lifted his stay on President Trump’s order but later Friday a judge in Seattle upheld his and made his order applicable nationally. Read More →
Origin of Cambridge blaze determined; no charges filed
2017-01-25
(BOSTON) JAN 25 – “Smoking materials” like a cigarette, cigar or pipe left in a recycling bin set off the blaze, officials said Tuesday.Read More →
NRA sues Massachusetts in federal court to annul assault weapons law
2017-01-23
(BOSTON) Jan 23 – The pro-gun group says the state law and its most recent interpretation by the attorney general infringes on their 2d amendment rights. Read More →
Time flies like the wind; some Baystaters like their time zone
2017-01-13
(WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA) Jan 13 – A commission is studying moving Massachusetts off daylight time and is set to report March 31.Read More →
Sampson sentenced again to death for 2001 carjacking-murder
2017-01-09
(BOSTON) Jan 9 – Sampson showed no emotion as the verdict was read in court.Read More →
Morales Apprehended
2017-01-05
(SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS) Jan 5 – The fugitive is alleged to have been caught after fleeing on foot from his second failed attempted bank robbery.Read More →
Escaped prisoner on the loose – probably in Massachusetts, officials say
2017-01-01
(BOSTON) Jan 1 – James Walker Morales, accused of stealing guns in 2015 from a Massachusetts armory, is considered dangerous. Read More →
Baker signs retail pot delay law
2016-12-31
(SOMERVILLE, MA) Dec 30 – A spokesman for the governor says the state needs six additional months to gear up for a new industry.Read More →
A handful of lawmakers delay the will of 1.8 million Massachusetts voters
2016-12-28
(BOSTON) Dec 28 – If it becomes law, the bill would effect the timeline for selling and regulating marijuana sales in Massachusetts. Read More →
Finally, Dudley, Massachusetts agrees to allow Islamic cemetery
2016-12-23
(BOSTON) Dec 23 – The agreement, reached Thursday, says the town will not object to the creation of a cemetery on six acres of unused land.Read More →
High Times in Massachusetts: Recreational Marijuana Legal
2016-12-15
(BOSTON) Dec 15 – You still can’t sell it, but you can grow it and use it in your own home.Read More →
Bulger ally, 80, arraigned for 1991 Worcester Murder
2016-12-14
(BOSTON) Dec 14 – Ralph DeMasi, of Salisbury, was one of four who held up an armored vehicle in 1991.Read More →
A handful of injuries as a dozen buildings in Cambridge go up in flames
2016-12-03
(CAMBRIDGE, MA) Dec 3 – 17 companies responded to the afternoon blaze which later shot flames up in the night sky.Read More →
Arrest in Viloria-Paulino murder; family angry at police
2016-12-03
(BOSTON) Dec 3 – The district attorney announcing Saturday the arrest of another 16 year-old to be charged with first-degree murder. Read More →
Headless body, then the head, found at river in Lawrence, Mass
2016-12-02
(BOSTON) Dec 1 – The D.A. confirming the decapitation late Thursday; a report Friday saying the father had identified his son. Read More →
VFW march on Hampshire College over flag
2016-11-28
(BOSTON) Nov 27 – Organizers and reports differed on the number who turned out but not on the sentiment.Read More →
Hampshire College takes down all flags
2016-11-22
(BOSTON) Nov 22 – The college first lowered the stars and stripes to protest the election of Donald Trump. Read More →
Worcester DA says he has a new clue in Aug jogger murder
2016-11-16
(BOSTON) Nov 16 – Officials says a dark colored SUV was seen near the crime scene. Read More →