On Monday, March 30, 2026, Trump claimed the U.S. is in “serious discussions” with Iran and threatened to blow up Iran’s infrastructure if a deal isn’t reached, while Iran’s foreign ministry denied any direct negotiations.
Haverhill woman arrested for “chest bumping” police officer
A Haverhill woman, 43, is heading to trial next month for allegedly “chest bumping” a police officer during an incident at her apartment in December.
Taunton police investigating after house, vehicle struck by gunfire
Taunton police are investigating after a house and vehicle were struck by gunfire early Sunday morning. No victims or suspects have been identified.
Somerville man caught stealing $1,300 in tools told police judge would just let him out
After a homeless Somerville man was caught on video stealing around $1,300 in construction tools from a Jacques Street residence, he told police where he stashed the tools and then said arresting him was a waste of time because the judge would just let him out.
Lancaster residents rail against Trump administration, Iran war at No Kings rally
Calling the war in Iran “illegal” and describing Donald Trump as a “narcissistic psychopath,” protesters gathered in Lancaster Saturday for a No Kings rally.
Pepperell man arrested after Groton traffic stop says divorce led to missed court summons
A Pepperell man, 42, was arrested after a Groton traffic stop revealed an outstanding warrant he said likely resulted from a missed court summons buried in a stack of unopened mail during his divorce.
Houthis enter Iran war as U.S. troops are wounded in Saudi base strike
Israel intercepted a Houthi missile from Yemen on March 28 after Iran struck Prince Sultan Air Base on March 27, wounding U.S. troops.
Newburyport police seek public’s assistance after theft of plaque marking African American cemetery section
Newburyport police are asking for the public’s assistance after a plaque marking the historic African American section of the Old Hill Burying Ground was stolen amid similar thefts across the city.
Haverhill City Council votes to send letter to lawmakers requesting more state aid over projected $5M-$6M budget gap
After a debate over the RMV marking process, the Haverhill City Council voted to send a letter to lawmakers seeking more state aid for a projected $5 million to $6 million budget gap.
Investigation underway after fatal shooting at Lowell apartment complex
A man died after a shooting at a Lowell apartment complex following an altercation between two individuals who knew each other, officials said.