23 Sep, 2026

Boston police searching for ‘at risk’ 23-year-old from Jamaica Plain 

Local News Helen Medina was last seen on Oct. 17.  Helen Medina Boston police Boston police are asking for the public’s help locating a 23-year-old Jamaica Plain woman who they say suffers from mental health issues and is considered ‘at risk.’ Helen Medina was last seen on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Worcester, according to police, […]

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Maine’s yellow flag law and how it compares to other New England states’ gun restrictions

Local News New England states boast some of the lowest firearm mortality rates in the nation, but the state laws of the region vary drastically. A man photographs a make-shift memorial at the base of the Lewiston sign at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Lewiston, Maine. The community is working to heal […]

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‘Scare actor,’ 14, seriously injured after being run over by hayride in R.I.

Local News Seven Cedars Farm canceled the remainder of its haunted hayride season in light of Saturday’s incident. A 14-year-old girl was seriously injured Saturday after she was reportedly struck by a haunted hayride trailer at a farm in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The girl had been working as a scare actor for the attraction at […]

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Victim killed in Worcester State shooting identified as 19-year-old Southbridge man

Local News Authorities are still searching for 18-year-old Kevin Rodriguez, who is wanted on charges connected with the shooting. Randy Melendez, 19, was killed in a shooting at Worcester State University on Saturday. GoFundMe Authorities identified a 19-year-old Southbridge man as the person killed in a shooting at Worcester State University over the weekend as […]

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Healey administration sued after announcing cap on emergency shelters

Local News Lawyers for Civil Rights say the changes will leave “destitute women and children out on the street.” Mass. Gov. Maura Healey announced earlier in October that the state’s emergency shelter system would soon reach capacity. Suzanne Kreiter/Boston Globe Two weeks ago, Gov. Maura Healey announced that Massachusetts’ emergency shelter system would soon reach […]

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Mass. elementary school has a close encounter of the moose kind

Local News The moose casually joined the Monday morning drop-off line at Naquag Elementary School in Rutland, much to the surprise of students, families, and school staff. The morning drop-off line can be chaotic enough as children head into school for the day, pausing briefly to remind their parents of soccer practice or other happenings […]

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Woman hit, dragged by alleged drunk driver during Halloween celebration in Salem

Crime Police said concerned citizens freed the woman — who sustained serious injuries — from underneath the car. Revelers take to the streets on Halloween in Salem in 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File As the countdown to Halloween continues, Salem police are urging members of the public to drink responsibly after they say an […]

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Live updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas war

Local News Many with Massachusetts ties are feeling the impacts of the war. Protesters took to Boylston Street to march toward the Israeli Embassy during an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe More than three weeks after Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip launched a brutal surprise attack on Israelis, […]

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