State police plan sobriety checkpoint in Essex County this weekend
Col. Geoffrey D. Noble, superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, has said a “sobriety checkpoint” will be implemented by the State Police on a p...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Manchester Essex Speech and Debate soars at state finals
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low around 45F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
May 12, 2026Open source
Essex election: Lee-Viator victorious; two Prop. 2 ½ overrides approved
ESSEX — Challenger Dexter Lee-Viator topped incumbent Selectmen Chair Alva Ingaharro, 508-235, in the only contested race on Essex
May 12, 2026Open source
Thursday's area roundup: Masconomet girls, boys track teams win NEC titles
Lola Morley of Ipswich fields the ball and tosses it to first base for the out during a softball game against Manchester Essex at Sweeney Park on Thursday, M...
May 8, 2026Open source
Dramatic video: Brothers, dog rescued from water after Mass. sailboat incident
Dramatic video: Brothers, dog rescued from water after Mass. sailboat incident
May 3, 2026Open source
Watch: Two men, one dog rescued from sinking boat on the North Shore
Two brothers and a dog were rescued from a sinking sailboat off Coffins Beach after crews rushed to the scene in frigid water.
May 2, 2026Open source
First responders rescue two men, dog from Essex River
Essex Police Department essex river rescue SOURCE: Essex Police Department Updated: 11:54 PM EDT May 1, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Advertisement First resp...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars
In 1692, the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts took place as Bridget Bishop was hanged.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
'Dumbest decision': 19-year-old driver arrested after car crashes into, damages Mass. restaurant
A driver was arrested Saturday after they were involved in a crash that damaged a Lynnfield, Massachusetts, restaurant, the town confirmed.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Cape Ann people in the news
People items should be sent to the Gloucester Daily Times, 503 Gloucester Crossing Road, Gloucester, MA 01930, via email to aholbrook@gloucestertimes.com or...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
ICE agents take driver charged in trooper crash away from Peabody courthouse Lucas Di Benedetto, the accuse...
Lucas Di Benedetto, the accused wrong-way driver who crashed into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser last weekend, was taken into custody by ICE Tuesday.
Jun 3, 2026Open source
NH man killed in motorcycle, pickup crash near Mass. border
Authorities say a motorcyclist died after a crash involving a pickup truck near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. The investigation remains ongoing.
May 29, 2026Open source
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Column: Judge sheriff's offices by their results, not the headlines
Recent coverage of the Inspector General’s report on Massachusetts Sheriff’s Departments has raised important questions about financial oversight, accoun...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Some domestic violence crimes, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, trending up, report says
Some domestic violence crimes like murder and non-negligent manslaughter are trending up in Massachusetts, according to a new statewide report.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bars to stay open until 3 am for World Cup fans
BOSTON — When the world's largest sporting event gets underway in the United States this month, Massachusetts' sports bars and restaurants will be ready fo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Critics push back on Eversource tree-clearing plan at Amherst meeting
Eversource's plan to widen transmission lines by removing trees in Massachusetts faces criticism from residents concerned about environmental impact.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Opioid deaths in Massachusetts fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts residents last year, the Department of Public Health said. That rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Rhode to Reality: Rulla finds out about the video evidence in episode 11
Judge to rule on Michael Proctor's request to delay deposition in wrongful death case Former Massachusetts state trooper Michael Proctor wants his deposition...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cape Verdeans at Dorchester Day Parade pumped for another celebration: A first-ever World Cup run
Boston’s annual celebration is a draw for Cape Verdeans all over Eastern Massachusetts, and the international soccer tournament set to begin this week was...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Massachusetts politicians mourn late congressman Barney Frank
Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, who succeeded Frank in the 4th Congressional District, called Frank 'fearless' and 'one of the great public servants of o...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Column: Judge sheriff's offices by their results, not the headlines
Recent coverage of the Inspector General’s report on Massachusetts Sheriff’s Departments has raised important questions about financial oversight, accoun...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Today in History: June 10, Opportunity rover sends last message from Mars
In 1692, the first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts took place as Bridget Bishop was hanged.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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