A resident was displaced and a cat killed after a fire broke out Thursday afternoon in one unit of a two-family home on Essex Avenue in Gloucester.
Marlborough man charged with shoplifting after fleeing Shrewsbury Market Basket
A Marlborough man was charged with second-offense shoplifting after allegedly taking food and razors from a Market Basket in Shrewsbury and fleeing when confronted by store managers.
Dudley man arrested for OUI after driving erratically near closed Cumberland Farms
A 40-year-old Dudley man was arrested for OUI after police spotted him driving erratically through the parking lot of a closed Cumberland Farms and observed signs of intoxication during the traffic stop.
Leominster City Council approves $250,000 stabilization fund transfer for police overtime
During its meeting on Feb. 9, 2026, the Leominster City Council approved a $250k transfer from the city’s stabilization fund to the police department’s overtime account after a recommendation from the finance committee.
Former postal worker pleads guilty to secretly filming co-workers in Westminster post office restroom
A New Hampshire man pleaded guilty to voyeurism and obstruction after placing hidden cameras in a Westminster post office restroom and attempting to destroy the evidence.
Former Worcester city councilor convicted of assaulting police officer during ICE protest
Former Worcester City Councilor Etel Haxhiaj was found guilty of assaulting a police officer during a 2025 ICE protest. She was sentenced to probation and community service.
Scituate teen arrested after crashing stolen vehicle at 104 mph in Cohasset
A 16-year-old from Scituate faces charges in two counties after police say a stolen vehicle he was driving crashed on Route 3A in Cohasset late Saturday night.
East Weymouth woman sentenced for collecting Social Security benefits from deceased beneficiary
An East Weymouth woman was sentenced in federal court to one day in prison after pleading guilty to bank fraud for collecting more than $61,000 in Social Security benefits from a deceased beneficiary’s account.
Flooding forces evacuation of 70 patients at Marlborough hospital
Fire officials say four feet of water flooded a boiler room at Marlborough Hospital Sunday, forcing the overnight relocation of 70 patients, including 10 in critical care.
Leominster man’s tirade against mother ends in arrest, witness intimidation charge
A 52-year-old Leominster man was arrested after police say his repeated yelling at his mother prevented officers from interviewing her during a domestic disturbance investigation.