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2025-02-26 11:30:40

Massachusetts Town Administrator Voted Out Over Trump Flag Dispute

Massachusetts town admin, James Ryan, was voted out after protesting a Trump flag at the police station. The town board terminated his contract due to a broken relationship with the police chief, citing a toxic environment. Ryan plans to respond with a lawsuit. read more

2025-01-16 14:10:04

College students face court after assaulting man in TikTok trend.

Five Massachusetts college students face court for luring a man through a dating app for a TikTok "Catch a Predator" attack. The victim was falsely accused of being a pedophile and assaulted. read more

2025-01-01 11:10:03

Toy Brick Display Collapses at Arcade Injuring Ten People

A toy brick display collapses on a crowd in an arcade center in Massachusetts, injuring ten people. Eight individuals are hospitalized after the incident caused by a failed balloon drop. Witnesses described the chaotic scene with no structural damage reported. read more

2024-12-31 21:00:03

Lego display collapse injures ten at Massachusetts family fun center

Ten people were injured at the In The Game center in Massachusetts when a Lego display collapsed due to balloons during a New Year's Eve celebration. Eight individuals were hospitalized, but the arcade was reopened shortly after with no structural damage. read more

2024-12-19 15:20:08

Massachusetts Newspaper Closes After Defamation Settlement with Mayor

A 139-year-old Massachusetts newspaper faced closure following a $1.1 million settlement in a defamation case with the mayor, accused of false reporting. The paper published articles labeling the mayor as "Kickback Carlo," damaging trust in journalism. read more

2024-12-19 03:10:05

Massachusetts Newspaper Shuts Down After Defamation Settlement with Mayor

A 139-year-old Massachusetts newspaper closed after a $1.1 million settlement due to publishing false stories about Mayor Carlo DeMaria, dubbing him 'Kickback Carlo'. The articles were part of a smear campaign for personal gain, impacting local news in Everett. read more

2024-11-26 15:00:06

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to antisemitic threats and harassment

John Reardon pleads guilty to making death and bomb threats against Jews in Massachusetts, including calls to Israeli consulate in Boston. Prosecutors recommend up to two and a half years in prison. read more

2024-11-18 19:20:06

Man Throws Hatchet at Police Car in Springfield, Massachusetts

A suspect in Springfield, Massachusetts, was captured on dashcam throwing a hatchet at a police car. The man approached the cruiser with weapons, questioning why he wasn't being arrested. He surrendered after throwing the hatchet. read more

2024-11-11 16:30:07

Overdue Aubrey Beardsley Book Returned 51 Years Later

A book checked out in 1973 from the Worcester public library in Massachusetts, titled "The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley," was returned 51 years overdue in good condition after being found in Boston. The book contains illustrations by Aubrey Beardsley. read more

2024-10-16 15:40:08

"Restaurant Faces Threats After Serving WWII Reenactors in Nazi Attire"

Massachusetts restaurant, Kith and Kin, faced threats and temporary closure for serving WW2 re-enactors dressed as Nazis. Apology issued, acknowledging mistake in not asking customers to change attire. Increased harassment led to closure. Incident deemed thoughtless, sparking review of costume protocols. read more

2024-09-15 14:10:03

Tragic Stow Sword Killing: Partner Allegedly Stabbed Over Infidelity

A 20-year-old Shane Curry in Stow, Massachusetts fatally stabbed his 17-year-old partner Nevaeh Goddard with a sword after a fight over alleged infidelity, resorting to violence after hitting didn't work. The incident resulted in Goddard's death. read more

2024-09-13 13:20:04

Man shot at rally in Newton after pro-Israel confrontation

A man in Massachusetts wearing a pro-Palestine pin was shot after tackling a pro-Israel protester. The suspect, identified as a pro-Israel Iraq war veteran, is charged with assault and battery. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions over the Gaza conflict. -IsraelConflict read more

2024-08-28 15:40:04

Massachusetts Court Reverses Ban on Switchblades Under Second Amendment

Massachusetts overturns 70-year ban on carrying switchblades, ruling they are protected under the Second Amendment as "arms." State's high court cites historical use and self-defense, challenging previous restrictions. read more

2024-08-27 16:10:10

Tragic Discovery: Missing Massachusetts Father Found Dead in South Carolina

Stanley Kotowski, a 60-year-old Massachusetts father, vanished from a Hilton Head vacation home without his shoes or wallet. His body was found nearby. His wife disclosed his struggles with anxiety and mental health issues. An autopsy is scheduled. read more

2024-07-29 21:40:08

Pride flags were stolen from two Massachusetts churches and replaced with anti-LGBTQIA+ messages. The congregations were shocked and disappointed, with reverends hoping for accountability. Authorities are investigating, seeking surveillance footage to identify the culprits. +Crime read more

2024-07-23 22:50:06

Massachusetts mayor Shaunna O'Connell is accused of biting her husband during a heated argument at home, leading to assault charges. Her husband called the police during the altercation, expressing regret over involving authorities. The mayor claimed marital issues as the cause. read more

2024-07-11 21:10:07

A man in Massachusetts, Ryan Evans, was arrested for attempting to sexually assault a 5-year-old behind bathrooms at a Cape Cod park during soccer games. The child's screams scared off the suspect who fled on an electric bicycle. read more

2024-06-18 20:50:04

Massachusetts faced a state-wide outage of 911 emergency services, leading to uncertainty about the extent of the impact. Boston officials recommended contacting local police departments for help and assured residents they would receive assistance if they faced emergencies. read more

2024-06-18 20:20:10

Massachusetts experiences statewide outage of its 911 services, making emergency calls impossible. Boston advises residents to seek local authorities or use nearby call boxes for medical assistance. Mayor Wu assures residents will be directed to the right place. read more

2024-06-18 19:40:10

The 911 emergency reporting system in Massachusetts went offline, prompting the Boston Fire Department to advise using fireboxes for emergencies or calling the department directly. Boston's mayor addressed the issue during a public safety conference, and state officials are working on a resolution. read more

2024-05-29 14:40:07

A Massachusetts man tricked his pregnant girlfriend into taking abortion pills by disguising them as iron supplements, leading to a miscarriage. Robert Kawada, 43, faces charges including attempted poisoning and assault. read more

2024-05-28 16:30:06

A Massachusetts man, Jared Ravizza, faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to murder, after six people were stabbed in separate attacks at the AMC Braintree 10 near Boston. Ravizza was arrested following a police pursuit and connected to multiple incidents of violence. read more

2024-05-07 15:30:04

A black bear dragged a car crash victim's body in Massachusetts before fleeing the scene as first responders arrived. The victim, Daniel Ducharme, 31, was possibly already deceased when the bear intervened. Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing. read more