State hazmat technicians found a small gas leak but no additional hazards after 16 people became ill at a medical device coating facility in Hudson Thursday morning.
Small gas leak discovered after 16 hospitalized at Hudson coating facility
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services hazmat technicians deploy equipment during the Aug. 13, 2026, emergency…
Two arrested, one for obstruction, after traffic stop in Haverhill unveils 30 Suboxone strips, crack
HAVERHILL — On Monday, July 20, 2026, at approximately 8:17 p.m., Haverhill Police Officer Carmen…
Former head of Miss Hall’s School to be arraigned on reckless endangerment of child charge
PITTSFIELD — A former leader of Miss Hall’s School will be arraigned on Monday, Aug.…
Two arrested, one for obstruction, after traffic stop in Haverhill unveils 30 Suboxone strips, crack
Two New Hampshire men were arrested after police found 30 Suboxone strips and crack during a traffic stop in Haverhill where the passenger allegedly closed a window on a sergeant’s arm and obstructed the investigation.
Former head of Miss Hall’s School to be arraigned on reckless endangerment of child charge
A former head of Miss Hall’s School is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on a child endangerment charge for allegedly failing to protect students from a male teacher who was sexually abusing students.
Amanda Williams named assistant principal of Bagnall Elementary School
Amanda Williams has joined Bagnall Elementary School as assistant principal, bringing experience as a teacher, math interventionist, and elementary administrator to the Pentucket Regional School District.
Fitchburg man arrested for trespassing at Leominster pub after two calls in 30 minutes
A 36-year-old Fitchburg man was arrested for returning twice within 30 minutes to a Leominster pub where his stepfather works even though he was permanently trespassed from the property.
mRNA immunotherapy developed at UMass Chan eliminates pancreatic tumors in half of treated mice
An mRNA immunotherapy developed by scientists at UMass Chan Medical School eliminated pancreatic tumors in about half of treated mice, which remained disease-free for up to a year after treatment ended.
Worcester man used luggage to steal $350 of goods from Shrewsbury Price Chopper
A 35-year-old Worcester man was charged with third offense shoplifting for concealing more than $350 worth of merchandise in luggage and leaving a Shrewsbury Price Chopper without paying.
Two Falmouth women arrested after fight at water park in West Yarmouth
Two Falmouth women face assault charges after a fight at a West Yarmouth water park spilled into the parking lot and involved security and police.
Nine occupants, two dogs displaced by two-alarm fire in Cambridge
A two-alarm fire at a three-family residence in Cambridge displaced nine residents and two dogs Thursday.
Lawrence mayor charged with using COVID business loan funds for campaign, taxes and mortgages
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested for diverting COVID business-relief funds into his campaign, personal tax payments, and more than $880,000 in high-interest mortgages.