The Leominster City Council approved Pluto Cannabis’ bid to take over the Pioneer Drive cannabis outlet after favorable police and fire reviews and added inspection conditions.
13 charged in alleged Worcester County-Puerto Rico drug trafficking ring, feds say
Federal prosecutors say 13 people were charged in an alleged drug trafficking operation based in Puerto Rico and Central Massachusetts that distributed cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl and marijuana.
Two escape fire at converted barn home in Groton, pets still missing
Two occupants escaped after a fire tore through a converted barn home in Groton Sunday morning, but several pets remain unaccounted for as investigators work to determine the cause.
Charge dismissed for repeat shoplifter caught stealing $224 from Taunton Hannaford
A 58-year-old Taunton man who was arrested after leaving Hannaford with $224.53 in unpaid groceries was later ordered to complete 10 hours of community service after the shoplifting charge was dismissed.
Moulton, Markey, and the Nobodies Swarming the 6th Congressional District: An Analysis
Here’s an in-depth analysis of Rep. Seth Moulton, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, and the swarm of wannabe somebodies vying for the 6th Congressional District.
Southbridge woman charged with OUI in Dudley found with Suboxone strips, suspected heroin
After a caller reported erratic driving, a Southbridge woman was charged with OUI and drug offenses after police said they found empty nip bottles in her vehicle and later seized Suboxone strips and brown powder she claimed was chocolate protein powder.
Lexington Minute Men reenact Battle of Lexington ahead of Patriots’ Day weekend events
Thousands gathered on Lexington Battle Green early Saturday as reenactors recreated the Battle of Lexington and kicked off a full day of Patriots’ Day events.
Woman employed by Methuen Public Schools under investigation for alleged misconduct with student
A woman employed by Methuen Public Schools is under investigation for her alleged misconduct with a student.
Homeless man arrested for stealing beef jerky, chili, and Snickers from Leominster Walmart
A 34-year-old homeless man who had an active trespass order from the Walmart Supercenter in Leominster was arrested after he was caught stealing $63.91 in merchandise, which included two bags of beef jerky valued at $30.76.
Southbridge woman who struck and killed 10-year-old girl in Webster crash arrested
A 35-year-old Southbridge woman who police say struck and killed a 10-year-old girl on April 11 in Webster was arrested today and charged with motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation and other charges.