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Mass. weather: Severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging wind possible
Strong to severe thunderstorms with large hail and damaging winds are possible across Massachusetts Wednesday. “The primary threat is large hail, but damaging wind gusts are possible especially across western MA and northern CT,” the National Weather Service wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. On Tuesday afternoon, Massachusetts...
Massachusetts stabbing victim died defending younger brother, family says
NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. — The family of a Massachusetts man who died of a stabbing says he was fatally injured while trying to save his younger brother from suffering that fate. David LeBoeuf, 20, suffered the fatal injuries Friday night during an altercation on the Northbridge Town Common, according to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.
Foster man convicted of child molestation
FOSTER, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Foster man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two female victims under the age of 14 between 2012 and 2017. James Jones, 76, was found guilty of four counts of second-degree child molestation. The defendant...
Police chase ends with rollover in Dudley
A police chase ended with a rollover collision in Dudley on Sunday. Officials responded to a report of a rollover collision on Mill Street. Police said the driver was attempting to flee from police when they drove off the roadway, and through the grass, before plunging 30-feet into a stream.
This popular mall store just filed for bankruptcy. Here's where they are closing stores.
Another clothing retail franchise declares bankruptcy, closing hundreds of shops in its wake. Rue21, a clothing retailer focused on teen fashion, will be closing over 540 store locations in the U.S. In a Thursday bankruptcy court filing, Rue21 cited continued surge of consumer online shopping, in-person retail locations underperforming and inflation as reasons...
Massachusetts State Police traffic stop in Boston leads to seizure of rifle, ski mask, magazines
“On Saturday, one of our members assigned to SP Tunnels in Boston conducted a traffic stop for numerous vehicle violations. During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle admitted to being impaired and having open firearms charges. Following our Trooper’s investigation, a rifle, 3 magazines, a ski...
Uxbridge schools report teacher to police after alleged 'physical contact' with student
UXBRIDGE ― A substitute teacher at a pre-K to third-grade school in Uxbridge was reported to police last week after allegedly making “physical contact” with a student, administrators said. “On Thursday, May 2, Uxbridge Public Schools was made aware of an incident that occurred at Taft Early...
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