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Trooper’s texts reveal ‘true feelings’ about Karen Read, lawyers say
The prosecution and defense offered vastly different facts and theories as Read's sensational murder trial got underway Monday. Soon after Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found cold and lifeless on a snowy lawn in Canton in 2022, a Massachusetts State Police trooper assigned to the murder investigation allegedly sent a series of shocking texts about the main suspect in the case — O’Keefe’s girlfriend, Karen Read.
Video shows dog fending off pack of coyotes outside Massachusetts home
COHASSET – A dog named Tuukka made a great save outside a Massachusetts home as he was captured on video fending off a pack of coyotes.It happened around 8:15 p.m. Friday night in Cohasset.Patrick Coyle said he let his dog Tuukka into the yard and was watching hockey when he heard a commotion.When Coyle arrived at the door, he saw Tuukka in a showdown with three coyotes. Coyle opened the door and yelled for the coyotes to leave, but said they seemed unafraid.Coyle's home security camera captured Tuukka barking at the coyotes and eventually scaring them off."He did a great...
State ends housing programs for those in 'Mass. and Cass' encampment
With federal COVID funding running out, Massachusetts health officials are closing two housing programs designed to shelter those who were living in a large tent encampment removed by Boston officials late last year. The programs had seemed to help reduce the numbers of people living on the streets while facing...
Massachusetts woman arrested for allegedly blowing stop sign, seriously injuring bicyclist
“Hingham, MA – A driver was arrested Saturday morning for operating under the influence of alcohol after hitting a bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries. On Friday, April 26, 2024 at 12:38am Officers responded to the intersection of Otis St., Downer Ave. and Daley Rd. for...
Large fire destroys Randolph apartment building; over 80 residents displaced
A massive fire broke out at an apartment complex in Randolph, Massachusetts, on Sunday night, prompting large-scale evacuations and warnings from police and town officials about smoke in the area, as well as low water pressure. The Randolph Fire Department was called to the multi-family residential blaze at 60 Bridle...
I-93 Southbound Lanes Closure in Braintree Following Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays
A major traffic snarl-up has been reported on I-93 Southbound in Braintree after a multi-vehicle crash forced the closure of three right lanes and Exit 6 off-ramp earlier today. According to a tweet from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), motorists have been advised to expect delays following the accident.
A South Boston condo with a grisly history hits the market
One-bedroom unit where the remains of four infants were found is listed for less than $500k. Unit 3 at 838 East Broadway has garnered plenty of attention in recent years, but the South Boston condo is still a coveted piece of real estate. The 620-square-foot unit, which is on the...
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