The firefighting community is mourning the loss of Deputy Chief Patrick “PJ” Roy, 45, with calling hours and funeral services scheduled next Tuesday and Wednesday in Fitchburg and Leominster.
Large black bear spotted crossing Front Street in Shirley
On July 10, Shirley police urged residents to use caution after a large black bear was seen crossing Front Street and heading toward Peabody Road.
Barn, RV destroyed in two-alarm fire in Berlin; firefighter injured
A barn and RV camper were destroyed in a two-alarm fire in Berlin on the morning of July 10 that injured one firefighter and prompted a large mutual-aid response.
Brockton mayor faces possible assault charge after student alleges inappropriate touching at parade
The allegations came to light after the student’s mother interrupted the mayor’s speech during Brockton High School’s graduation stating, “You know what you did to my daughter!”
Haverhill man arrested after detectives spot drug deal at EZ Mart, find crack, Suboxone
A Haverhill man was arrested after detectives said they witnessed a drug transaction in the parking lot of EZ Mart and found suspected crack cocaine, Suboxone, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
Rep. McGovern, Project Bread kick off Summer Eats Awareness Week in Leominster
Congressman Jim McGovern and Project Bread visited a Leominster Summer Eats site on Monday to promote free summer meals for children and teens across Massachusetts.
Meat vendor charged for assaulting Leominster grocery owner with knife, hammer over debt
A 37-year-old Rhode Island man was charged with assault and battery to collect a loan and witness intimidation for assaulting the owner of a grocery store in Leominster with a knife and hammer, then preventing him from calling 911 over money allegedly owed to him.
Brigham and Women’s Hospital nurses locked out until July 13 after one-day strike
Brigham nurses remain locked out after a one-day strike, while MGB Home Care clinicians continue a separate seven-day strike through July 15, officials said Thursday.
Nashua woman arrested for OUI after motorcyclist reports truck ran him off road in Groton
A 27-year-old Nashua, New Hampshire woman was arrested and charged with OUI and carrying a dangerous weapon after a motorcyclist reported that she ran him off the road in Groton.
Teen operating e-scooter injured in crash with vehicle in Haverhill
A 15-year-old operating an e-scooter was hospitalized after colliding with a motor vehicle in Haverhill Wednesday morning.