Firefighters from several Cape Cod communities battled a barn fire in South Orleans Wednesday, shuttling water from nearly a mile away because the area lacks hydrants.
Firefighters from several Cape Cod communities battle barn fire in South Orleans
ORLEANS — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the Barnstable County Sheriff’s…
Hyannis man arrested for stealing $158 worth of arthritis medication from CVS on Barnstable Road
HYANNIS — On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at approximately 8:52 a.m., Barnstable Police Officer Michael…
Bomb squad destroys about 40 pounds of explosive powders from Concord home in controlled burn
CONCORD — On Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, Concord police and firefighters responded to a home…
Hyannis man arrested for stealing $158 worth of arthritis medication from CVS on Barnstable Road
A 48-year-old Hyannis man was arrested after stealing $158 worth of arthritis medication in front of an employee at the CVS on Barnstable Road, leaving the store, and then fleeing police on foot.
Bomb squad destroys about 40 pounds of explosive powders from Concord home in controlled burn
Concord police and firefighters assisted state bomb technicians in a controlled burn of about 40 pounds of degraded explosive powders reported by a resident concerned about their safety.
Concord woman arrested on OUI charge after erratic driving report in Groton
A Concord woman was arrested on an OUI charge after a motorist reported a BMW swerving and leaving the roadway on Route 119 in Groton.
Three hospitalized after crash involving dump truck, two SUVs in Lancaster
Three people were hospitalized after a crash on Route 117 in Lancaster involving a dump truck and two SUVs Tuesday.
Orange woman arrested after breaking into Athol residence, threatening to kill two people with knife
A 26-year-old woman from Orange who was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home in Athol and threatening to kill two people with a knife was found dangerous and ordered held without bail for 120 days.
Worcester woman seen dealing drugs by police arrested on fentanyl, crack trafficking charges
A 52-year-old Worcester woman was arrested after Worcester police spotted her engaged in two alleged drug transactions, recovering 52 bags of fentanyl and 28 bags of crack cocaine at the police station.
2026 Massachusetts Midterm Election Results
Voters reelected every statewide incumbent, preserved marijuana sales and gun restrictions, and approved public records reform and Election Day registration; two ballot questions remained uncalled.
Lowell’s first drone show lights up 200 years of history
Lowell’s first drone show highlighted the city’s bicentennial during MonsterBash and Fall Fest, which drew more than 6,000 people downtown for live music and trick-or-treating.
Worcester woman arrested on drug charges after she was found asleep in car in Gardner
Gardner police arrested a Worcester woman after a welfare check outside Five Below uncovered an outstanding warrant and two prescription bottles not in her name.