A motorcyclist in his 40s was airlifted to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester after sustaining significant lower-body injuries in a crash on the Fourth of July in Groton.
Mattapan man summonsed for firing gun at Raynham house party, then fleeing scene
A Mattapan man was summonsed on firearm charges for shooting a gun into the air at an overnight Fourth of July party in Raynham and then fleeing the scene, evading police for hours before he was apprehended in Taunton.
MassWildlife offering free archery classes, public range access across Massachusetts
MassWildlife is offering free beginner archery classes and access to eight public ranges across Massachusetts this summer.
Garage fire in Oxford spreads to occupied home, prompting second alarm response
Oxford Fire-EMS responded to a garage fire Wednesday morning that spread into an adjacent home, prompting a second alarm response.
Oxford man arrested, gun seized, for sexually assaulting 14-year-old boy he paid to help with chores
A 62-year-old Oxford man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy he paid to help with chores; police also seized the man’s 9mm handgun and ammunition, neither of which he was licensed to possess.
Three-alarm fire damages 57 vehicles at auto auction facility in Templeton
A three-alarm fire damaged 57 vehicles on Baldwinville Road in Templeton after crews deployed more than 2,000 feet of supply hose Thursday morning, officials said.
Athol man arrested for revoked license, meth possession told police they would “create a monster”
A 50-year-old Athol man described as a habitual traffic offender was arrested after Orange police said he drove with a revoked license and had suspected methamphetamine in his wallet during booking.
Auchincloss’ “endorsement” of Collins over Platner comments gives rise to challenger in MA-4
After Auchincloss’ Platner comments angered the left, a 40-year-old AI researcher is turning backlash, AI warnings, and a deleted workout-video past into an MA-4 challenge.
Charlton woman charged with shoplifting for bagging 34 unscanned items at Oxford Walmart
A 48-year-old Charlton woman was charged with shoplifting for allegedly bagging 34 unscanned items with scanned items at the self-check of a Walmart in Oxford, totaling $147.68.
Haverhill sewer overflow into Merrimack River stops after temporary bypass installed
Haverhill’s mayor said wastewater is no longer flowing into the Merrimack River after crews installed a temporary bypass at the South Mill Street Pumping Station.