Springfield man’s in-custody death in South Bay jail ruled a homicide
The state medical examiner determined Shacoby Kenny died from brain damage caused by cardiac arrest during an altercation with officers.
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Kamala Harris endorses Democrat Troy Jackson, in Maine’s US Senate race after last-minute nomination
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday endorsed Maine's Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, Troy Jackson.
Man found dead in vehicle outside Mass. police station following SWAT team response
A SWAT team responded after police learned there was a man with a gun parked outside the Mansfield police station.
Boston Councilor Henry Santana discharged from hospital after extended stay
Santana, 30, received treatment at the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center in Brigham and Women's Hospital.
What to know about postpartum psychosis, as it takes centerstage in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial
It can happen to anyone after giving birth, but the chances are higher for people with certain mental health conditions.
Hiker trekked 10 miles to safety after impaling himself on pole
David Cifaldi and two of his friends had been hiking for about seven hours up Montana’s tallest mountain when he slipped on a rock and fell.
Olney: Red Sox are still ‘searching’ for shortstop ahead of trade deadline
Even after the Red Sox added a bat in Curtis Mead, Boston is reportedly still on the prowl for a shortstop ahead of the trade deadline.
Man and woman found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Lawrence
A man and a woman were found dead in Lawrence early Sunday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, officials said.
23-year-old dies in apparent N.H. river drowning
Pacific Sibomana was walking along the Piscataquog River Trail with a friend in Manchester when he entered the water to swim alone, officials said.
Hiker dies after medical emergency in Waterville Valley, officials say
The 62-year-old man was "not feeling well and unable to walk" when officials first received a rescue call Saturday around 12:15 p.m.
15-year-old boy arrested for allegedly firing gun during Puerto Rican festival in Franklin Park
A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody for allegedly firing shots during the Puerto Rican Festival in Roxbury on Saturday evening.
Salem joins list of Mass. communities to reject surveillance company over data concerns
City officials have said that the company’s cameras pose local data concerns that outweigh their assistance to law enforcement.
Maine Democratic delegates choose Troy Jackson as new nominee to face US Sen. Susan Collins
Former state lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson secured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine on Saturday.
Belmont teacher arrested on child porn charges, police say
Belmont Middle School teacher Leon Dyer, 45, was charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, police said.
Hingham man arrested after allegedly firing gun during road rage incident that started over napkin, police say
Steven License is accused of firing two shots at a truck driver who got into a heated argument with his wife over littering, records show.
Dorchester girl, 17, has been missing since Thursday, police say
Sy’Rai Avery was last seen around 6 p.m. Thursday while leaving her home on Browning Avenue in Dorchester, police said.
Some people in Red Sox organization are reportedly ‘questioning’ Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony
Boston's latest stretch of success has come without its pair of young stars, Marcelo Mayer and Roman Anthony.
Police identify victim in Boston Common homicide
The 35-year-old Norwood man was pronounced dead after being found "suffering from trauma" early Wednesday morning.
New court docs reveal how scammers allegedly impersonated Concord landowners, secretly selling their property
A Middleborough man and others face criminal charges for impersonating property owners in four states and fraudulently selling their land.
Massachusetts House passes bill that would loosen late-term abortion rules
The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.
Gloucester woman helps rescue young driver from submerged car
The mother rushed into action after spotting the driver panicking as their SUV sank into the water off Rocky Neck Avenue on Wednesday.
South Station Starbucks reopens after passing inspection following rodent infestation
The coffee shop passed a city inspection Wednesday with no violations after a TikTok showed mice inside a display case.
Transit advocates call the Orange Line extension proposal ‘not very serious.’ Two Boston councilors say...
Two city councilors proposed extending the Orange Line as an alternative to the divisive center-running bus lane planned for Blue Hill Avenue.
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