A 30-year-old Boxborough woman found asleep in her vehicle in a parking lot in Maynard was taken into protective custody after resisting police, telling them she had the right to be there.
Boxborough woman placed in protective custody after resisting police in Maynard parking lot
MAYNARD – On Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at approximately 2:01 a.m., Maynard Police Officer Maxim…
Leominster City Council delays data center moratorium vote as residents raise concerns about AI and the environment
Leominster Kayleigha Zawacki speaks in favor of a proposed temporary moratorium on new data centers…
Two-alarm fire causes extensive damage to residence in Ashburnham
ASHBURNHAM — On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, at approximately 8:01 p.m., the Ashburnham Fire Department…
Leominster City Council delays data center moratorium vote as residents raise concerns about AI and the environment
The Leominster City Council delayed a decision on a proposed moratorium on new data centers while awaiting the Planning Board’s recommendation after residents cited environmental, privacy, and AI concerns.
Two-alarm fire causes extensive damage to residence in Ashburnham
A residence on Ashby Road in Ashburnham was significantly damaged in a two-alarm fire Sunday.
“Parental rights advocate” TikToker charged with violating harassment order in Uxbridge for naming protected party in video
A TikToker who describes himself as a “parental rights advocate” was charged in Uxbridge for naming a protected party and her employer in a TikTok video despite an active harassment prevention order.
Clinton man arrested after traffic stop in Ayer unveils nine bags of crack hidden in Sour Patch candy tube
A 34-year-old Clinton man was charged with possession with intent to distribute after the vehicle he was a passenger in was pulled over in Ayer and police located nine bags of crack hidden in a Sour Patch candy tube.
State seeks developer to transform former girls school in Lancaster into walkable neighborhood
The Healey-Driscoll administration announced that the Commonwealth has issued a request for proposals seeking a developer to transform Lancaster’s former Industrial School for Girls property into a walkable neighborhood with at least 288 homes.
Worcester man arrested after traffic stop reveals loaded gun and outstanding warrant
A 31-year-old Worcester man faces firearms charges after police stopped his uninsured vehicle on Main Street and found a loaded firearm inside the center console.
Leominster man arrested for stealing lobster, steak and shrimp in string of Hannaford shoplifting incidents
A Hannaford employee exclaimed, “He’s been killing us for three months!” after a 58-year-old Leominster man was arrested and linked via surveillance to multiple prior shoplifting incidents at the supermarket on Lancaster Street.
Rare two-headed turtle hatchling found on Cape Cod
A rare two-headed diamondback terrapin hatchling found on Cape Cod is receiving veterinary care while experts monitor its development, appetite, and behavior.
Lowell man sentenced to nearly seven years for distributing crack cocaine and possessing guns
A 32-year-old Lowell man received 81 months in prison after pleading guilty to distributing crack cocaine and illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as a felon.