A fire in a single-family residence on Avon Place in Fitchburg late Sunday night displaced two people and three pets, drew mutual aid, and remains under investigation.
Athol woman accused of dealing heroin, crack after police surveillance near Cumberland Farms
After an Athol police officer said he observed a woman on a scooter engage in a drug transaction near Cumberland Farms, police allegedly found heroin, crack cocaine, morphine pills, Suboxone, and $1,205 in cash on her person and in her backpack before charging her with drug distribution and possession offenses.
Leominster City Council withdraws human rights commission petition without prejudice
The Leominster City Council withdrew a proposed human rights commission petition without prejudice after debate over its wording, process, and whether a broader public effort should come first.
Throwdown! 2026 Food Truck Festival coming to Spencer Fairgrounds May 16
The Throwdown! 2026 Food Truck Festival is coming to Spencer Fairgrounds again this year on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Douglas teen charged after traffic stop reveals revoked registration and expired inspection sticker
An 18-year-old Douglas resident was cited after a traffic stop revealed a revoked registration for lack of insurance and an expired inspection sticker, police said.
Search underway after U.S. fighter jet shot down over Iran as Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum
After two U.S. fighter jets were shot down Friday, with one crew member still missing, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran on social media.
Trump administration seeks $152 million to reopen Alcatraz as federal prison
Trump’s proposed 2027 budget includes $152 million to reopen Alcatraz, drawing criticism over cost, feasibility, and whether the plan would improve prison security.
Worcester man sentenced to life in prison after Fitchburg home invasion conviction
A Worcester man was sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him in a 2022 Fitchburg home invasion in which he fired a gun.
Heroux says state budget process created sheriff deficits
A preliminary report from the Massachusetts Office of the Inspector General found sheriffs ran a $110 million deficit in fiscal year 2025, but Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux says that shortfall was built into the state’s budgeting process.
One resident hospitalized after house fire in Franklin
On Wednesday, April 1, Franklin firefighters responded to a house fire on Dean Avenue that sent one resident to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.