A 25-year-old woman and a 2-year-old child were seriously injured after an explosion sparked a fire that destroyed a three-family home on Plain Street in Taunton on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.
Milford man arrested for throwing dog from apartment balcony
A 25-year-old Milford man was arrested Saturday after police say he threw a small dog from an apartment balcony following a phone call that left him upset, leaving the animal severely injured in a snowbank.
Two-alarm fire at Burlington residential building displaces residents of eight units
A two-alarm fire at a residential building in Burlington Tuesday evening sent one resident to the hospital with burns and displaced occupants from all eight units.
Ware man arrested for threatening two women with gun, warning of “blood bath” during cocaine binge
A Ware man, 46, was arrested after police say he threatened two women with a gun, warned of a “blood bath,” and pistol-whipped himself after staying awake for days using crack cocaine.
Plymouth woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud and money laundering
Federal prosecutors say the woman submitted fraudulent pandemic relief loan applications for herself and her father, falsely claiming they earned more than $100,000 from a home-based massage business.
Somerville man arrested after illegal U-turn leads to suspended license and ignition interlock charges
A 60-year-old Somerville man was arrested after a cop observed him make an illegal U-turn and determined that his license was revoked and that he was operating the vehicle without a legally required ignition interlock device.
Newburyport Planning Board backs zoning change to allow redevelopment of Brown School into affordable housing
The Newburyport Planning Board approved updated zoning language allowing redevelopment of the former Brown School into a 29-unit affordable housing project, including demolition of the gym and a small addition.
Two Randolph residents displaced following basement fire on North Main Street
Two Randolph residents were displaced Sunday after a basement fire significantly damaged their North Main Street home.
Swansea man indicted on eight child sexual assault charges after domestic violence arrest
A Swansea man, 47, was indicted on eight child sexual assault charges after a domestic violence arrest led police to investigate his relationship with a minor.
Worcester man charged with 3rd-offense shoplifting after $196 Market Basket theft in Shrewsbury
A Worcester man, 48, was charged with third-offense shoplifting after leaving a Shrewsbury Market Basket with $196.61 in groceries without paying. A default warrant was later issued for his arrest.