A swimmer at a Cape Cod beach has been infected with an extremely rare bacteria, according to officials who are alerting the public about the potentially life-threatening illness.
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Leominster man arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material
WORCESTER — A Leominster man has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following a federal search warrant executed at his home, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley. Brian Cook, 36, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. Cook was arrested last […]
Transnational elder fraud scheme hits Massachusetts, at least 50 impacted
Authorities have taken down a “cruel and malicious” transnational elder fraud scheme that stole more than $5 million from over 400 victims across the country, including at least 50 in the Bay State, with an average age of 84.
Gov. Maura Healey shuttles $46M towards electric vehicle charging in Massachusetts
Gov. Maura Healey’s administration announced Tuesday that it plans to shuttle $46 million over the next two fiscal years to build up electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the state.
Healey demands end to trash strike as both sides blame the other
“The time for delay and posturing is over. It is time to resolve this – now,” Gov. Maura Healey told the waste management company.
Accused State House vandal tied to pro-Palestinian group, prosecutors say
A 25-year-old from Everette has been arrested and ordered held in lieu of a cash bond in connection with vandalism at the Massachusetts State House which drew the bomb squad to deal with a left-behind package.