Haverhill Public Schools said the Consentino Middle School building project is ahead of schedule, under budget, and could open in May with new labs.
Body of missing Acton man recovered from Crystal Lake in Gardner
A 57-year-old Acton man missing since October after escaping Heywood Hospital was found floating in Crystal Lake yesterday during a drone-assisted search, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office announced.
Leominster woman caught shoplifting at Target for fifth time said she only stole “the essentials”
Police said a 30-year-old Leominster woman paid for some items but stole “the essentials” during what Target loss prevention said was her fifth alleged shoplifting incident since September 2024.
Sandwich man charged with the murder of his sister
A 67-year-old Sandwich man has been charged with murder after police discovered his sister dead inside a residence during a well-being check.
Iran rejects U.S. ceasefire proposal as Pakistan offers to host “comprehensive settlement” talks
Iran rejects a reported U.S. ceasefire plan, issues counterdemands, and Pakistan offers to host “comprehensive settlement” talks between Washington and Tehran as fighting intensifies across the region.
Boston woman, 24, pleads guilty in bank fraud scheme
A 24-year-old Boston woman admitted to participating in a bank fraud scheme by allowing fraudulent cashier’s checks into her account and lying to the bank, stating she ran a high-end car dealership.
Fitchburg fire chief placed on leave pending external investigation
Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante Suarez has been placed on paid leave pending an external investigation, with Assistant Chief Patrick Haverty appointed to serve as acting chief.
Woman charged after vehicle crashes into multi-family home in Milford
A woman was charged after the vehicle she was allegedly operating crashed into a multi-family residence on West Street in Milford Sunday morning, police said.
One dead, three injured in Route 2 crash in Lancaster
A three-vehicle crash on Route 2 in Lancaster left one person dead, injured three others, and closed the eastbound side of the highway Sunday evening.
Dorchester man pleads guilty to firearms trafficking, possessing machine gun
A 28-year-old Dorchester man admitted selling multiple firearms, including ghost guns, in undercover purchases and pleaded guilty to federal trafficking and machinegun charges.