A 34-year-old Clinton man was charged with possession with intent to distribute after the vehicle he was a passenger in was pulled over in Ayer and police located nine bags of crack hidden in a Sour Patch candy tube.
Clinton man arrested after traffic stop in Ayer unveils nine bags of crack hidden in Sour Patch candy tube
AYER – On Monday, July 20, 2026, at approximately 11:55 a.m., Ayer Police Officer Jared…
State seeks developer to transform former girls school in Lancaster into walkable neighborhood
LANCASTER — On Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the Division of…
Worcester man arrested after traffic stop reveals loaded gun and outstanding warrant
WORCESTER — On Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at approximately 12:58 a.m., Worcester police officers initiated…
State seeks developer to transform former girls school in Lancaster into walkable neighborhood
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that the Commonwealth has issued a request for proposals seeking a developer to transform Lancaster’s former Industrial School for Girls property into a walkable neighborhood with at least 288 homes.
Worcester man arrested after traffic stop reveals loaded gun and outstanding warrant
A 31-year-old Worcester man faces firearms charges after police stopped his uninsured vehicle on Main Street and found a loaded firearm inside the center console.
Leominster man arrested for stealing lobster, steak and shrimp in string of Hannaford shoplifting incidents
A Hannaford employee exclaimed, “He’s been killing us for three months!” after a 58-year-old Leominster man was arrested and linked via surveillance to multiple prior shoplifting incidents at the supermarket on Lancaster Street.
Rare two-headed turtle hatchling found on Cape Cod
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling found on Cape Cod is receiving veterinary care while experts monitor its development, appetite, and behavior.
Lowell man sentenced to nearly seven years for distributing crack cocaine and possessing guns
A 32-year-old Lowell man received 81 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing crack cocaine and illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon.
Lithium-ion battery explosion sparks house fire in Groton
Working smoke alarms helped residents evacuate safely after lithium-ion batteries exploded inside a home in Groton, prompting firefighters to respond to the resulting fire Thursday afternoon.
Bellingham man charged with OUI after Camaro was spotted swerving, crossing yellow lines in Blackstone
A 58-year-old Bellingham man was arrested after a caller reported a white Camaro speeding and swerving throughout the roadway in Blackstone.
Providence man arrested for shoplifting $1,113 merchandise from Kohl’s in Milford
A Providence man was arrested after police recovered $1,113.84 in merchandise allegedly stolen from a Milford Kohl’s; he was also wanted on two active arrest warrants.
Driver who crashed into Fall River residence cited for negligent operation
The driver of a vehicle that struck a residence on Brightman Street in Fall River Thursday night was cited for negligent operation of a motor vehicle, police said.