Swansea received an $88,000 grant for design work on a Cole River dredging plan aimed at improving boating access and coastal resiliency near Swansea Town Beach.
Clinton man arrested for attempting to run over cousin at gas station
A Clinton man was arrested for allegedly attempting to run his cousin over in a Honda CRV near the gas pumps at Mr. Moe’s Gulf.
Trump says U.S. is “not satisfied” with Iran deal talks, says Iran is “negotiating on fumes”
During a White House Cabinet meeting on May 27, 2026, Trump said Iran wants a deal but warned the U.S. is “not satisfied” with the current talks, while also addressing uranium, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and possible Abraham Accords expansion.
Worcester transportation committee reviews later buses, cross-town routes for WRTA
The Worcester City Council’s Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation reviewed WRTA service changes May 21, including later buses and cross-town routes.
North Reading firefighters battle two-alarm fire at Wright Street home
North Reading firefighters extinguished a two-alarm fire at 22 Wright Street after flames reached the attic and caused significant damage to the home.
Auburn man charged with OUI after nearly striking woman while driving erratically from Leicester to Spencer
A 41-year-old Auburn man was charged with OUI after police said he drove erratically from Leicester into Spencer, nearly striking vehicles and a pedestrian.
Attleboro High School students compete at statewide SkillsUSA conference
Five Attleboro High School students competed in Medical Math and Robotics after advancing from district-level SkillsUSA competitions to the Massachusetts state conference.
Concord man sentenced to prison for 2023 sexual assault of woman in Sandwich restaurant
A 73-year-old Concord man was sentenced to 13½ – 15 years in state prison after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman inside a Sandwich restaurant and then telling her mother outside the restaurant that she came on to him.
Husband charged with manslaughter for fatally shooting wife in Winthrop apartment
A 47-year-old woman died after a shooting inside a Winthrop apartment building Sunday, and her husband was charged with manslaughter, authorities said.
Templeton police detain suspect after work van stolen from Old Glory Solar
A male suspect was detained after Templeton police said a work van was stolen from Old Glory Solar and later located on High Street.