Human remains found in water in Shirley, foul play suspected
An investigation is underway after human remains were discovered in the water near the Maritime Veterans Memorial Bridge in Shirley. Officials say foul play is suspected.
Shirley police charge tractor-trailer driver who left scene after crashing into utility pole
A tractor-trailer driver is facing charges after allegedly hitting a utility pole on Whitney Road in Shirley today and leaving the scene.
Shirley woman arrested for allegedly attempting to hit neighbor with vehicle during boyfriend dispute
A 69-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly driving her vehicle at a neighbor she believed was involved with her boyfriend and was later found with hydrocodone pills lacking a prescription, according to Shirley police.
Active fire response underway near Route 225 and Mulpus Road in Shirley
Firefighters are combating a blaze near Route 225 and Mulpus Road in Shirley. Police are asking residents to avoid the area while firefighters battle the blaze, which completely overtook the building.
Western and central Massachusetts feel tremors from Maine coast earthquake
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake off Maine was felt across western and central Massachusetts, reaching parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island, but no injuries or significant damages were reported.
Methuen man arrested for trespassing at Insurance Auto Auction in Shirley, driving without a license, and lying about identity
A Methuen man was arrested for trespassing and driving without a license after he was caught at Shirley’s Insurance Auto Auction after hours transporting a car and motorcycles into the parking lot, where he was met by an accomplice who opened the gate.
Gallery Sitka to host “Ocean Land Lines,” an exhibition of modern art by Lora Whelan that explores the desire for control amidst the chaos of nature
On Saturday, August 10, Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host the opening reception of “Ocean Land Lines,” an exhibition by contemporary Maine-based artist Lora Whelan. Inspired by the intense winter storms that hit Eastport, Maine, in 2023 and 2024, “Ocean Land Lines” delves into the human desire for control amidst nature’s chaos.
Charges dropped for Brazilian national in Shirley after fourth unlicensed driving arrest
Gideoni De Oliveira Moutinho, 31, of Shirley, was arrested for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after he was pulled over for driving with a broken headlight. After his arrest, Moutinho was released on bail and his charges were dropped.
Dishwasher at Bull Run arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol consumed at work
After he was pulled over for speeding, Joseph Huber, of Harvard, was arrested by Shirley police after they noticed his bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. Huber allegedly told police he had “a glass of wine and a nip” as well as some marijuana, before leaving work.
Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host “Symptoms” an ink painting exhibition by French visual artist Veronique Sapin
On Friday, April 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Gallery Sitka in Shirley will host an opening reception for “Symptoms,” an exhibition by French visual artist Veronique Sapin. Sapin will also be at the Fitchburg Art Museum on Thursday, May 2, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.