'A once-in-50 million catch': Split-color lobster found in Cape Cod waters
A rare split-color lobster caught off Cape Cod is getting a second life as an educational exhibit instead of ending up on a dinner plate.
May 4, 2026Open source
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73-year-old man found guilty of raping woman in Cape Cod restaurant in 2023
Elie Jammal, a Concord man who was 70 at the time, was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for raping a 20-year-old woman in Sandwich, Massachusetts.
May 27, 2026Open source
FBI arrests Cape Cod man after Boston bank robberies
Steven Harris of Falmouth is facing federal charges after April 28 bank robberies in Roxbury and Roslindale.
May 7, 2026Open source
Woman charged in drunken driving crash that seriously injured man on Cape
A woman is facing charges in an alleged drunken driving crash on Cape Cod that left a man with life-threatening injuries Tuesday night.
May 6, 2026Open source
Second suspect charged in armed bank robberies in Boston A West Yarmouth, Massachusetts man has been charge...
A West Yarmouth, Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with a pair of armed bank robberies in Boston last month.
May 23, 2026Open source
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Citing budget constraints, another Independence Day celebration canceled
Citing budget constraints, another Massachusetts city just canceled its annual Independence Day celebration. Framingham confirmed that decision less than a d...
May 28, 2026Open source
Striking bus drivers in Marlborough return to picket line amid contract negotiations
Striking Marlborough, Massachusetts, school bus drivers and monitors are returning to the picket line Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Video: Cool, wet stretch into impact weather Saturday
Thursday brings pop-up showers and seasonable temperatures across the Boston area and Massachusetts.
May 28, 2026Open source
Mass. police respond after ‘body’ reported in truck, turns out to be a mannequin
A mannequin used for fire and rescue training in the bed of a pickup truck was mistakenly reported as a dead body, a Massachusetts police department said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a...
May 27, 2026Open source
Former Melrose High School soccer player set to play in the World Cup, for Haiti
Frantzdy Pierrot, who moved from Haiti to Massachusetts when he was 11, said playing in the Bay State "means a lot" to him.
May 27, 2026Open source
Winthrop man accused in wife's shooting death breaks down in tears, sobs openly in court
A man accused of shooting his wife to death in their Winthrop, Massachusetts, apartment over the weekend appeared in court for his arraignment Tuesday, break...
May 27, 2026Open source
Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Off-duty Waltham firefighter hurt by falling tree limb An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitaliz...
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lightning strikes home in Brookline, Massachusetts: "It shook the entire house" A disruptive storm rolled t...
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
May 20, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter helped pull 2 people from electric vehicle crash on I-495 A group of good Samaritans,...
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
These spray decks have opened to deal with the record heat
More than a dozen spray decks in Boston and across Massachusetts opened Monday amid record-breaking temperatures this week.
May 19, 2026Open source
‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WCVB) — A duck is recovering after it was found with an arrow through its bill. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, w...
May 16, 2026Open source
Person seriously injured in crash involving car, moped in Dorchester
BOSTON (WHDH) - One person was hurt in a crash involving a car and a moped in Dorchester Friday night, according to Boston police. BostonRead More
May 16, 2026Open source
Alleged Cambridge gunman was released from psychiatric hospital 3 days before shooting
Tyler E. Brown previously served time in prison for shooting at a Boston police officer in 2020. He's now accused of firing up to 60 rounds from an assault-s...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Mass., Maine among 4 sued by DOJ for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
DOJ sues Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and Washington over undercover plates for federal agents, saying the policies endanger and impede enforcement.
May 28, 2026Open source
Gov. Healey announces $25M for new MIT quantum computing lab
As the race to lead the nation in quantum technology heats up, lawmakers and others are vying to make Massachusetts a front-runner. State leaders are committ...
May 28, 2026Open source
Healey issues new guidance for interactions with ICE in Mass.
Gov. Maura Healey announced new statewide guidelines Thursday for Massachusetts schools, daycares, hospitals and places of worship when it comes to dealing w...
May 28, 2026Open source
State trooper hospitalized after gun accidentally discharges in barn, officials say
A Massachusetts state trooper was injured Wednesday evening after his weapon accidentally discharged at the Mounted Unit barn in Acton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Citing budget constraints, another Independence Day celebration canceled
Citing budget constraints, another Massachusetts city just canceled its annual Independence Day celebration. Framingham confirmed that decision less than a d...
May 28, 2026Open source
Striking bus drivers in Marlborough return to picket line amid contract negotiations
Striking Marlborough, Massachusetts, school bus drivers and monitors are returning to the picket line Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
New statewide ICE guidance issued for Mass. schools, hospitals, churches
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday will announce new statewide guidance for schools, childcare providers, higher education campuses, healthcare faci...
May 28, 2026Open source
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts formally unionize
The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.
May 27, 2026Open source
Someone just won a $1M scratch ticket prize in Somerville
A trust from Quincy claimed a $1 million grand prize from a lottery ticket purchased in Somerville, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.
May 27, 2026Open source
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