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Milford man arrested, accused of running down pedestrian after argument
The victim told police he had gotten into a verbal argument with the suspect around 2:30 a.m. after telling him he was parked in the middle of the road. Police say the victim heard the acceleration of the engine before being hit and knocked over the top of the vehicle.
1 dead and 1 in critical condition after stabbing in Northbridge town common
NORTHBRIDGE - Police say it was a chaotic scene in Northbridge on Friday night after two people were stabbed in the town common just before 9:30 p.m.The 17 and 20-year-old male victims were taken to UMass Memorial Hospital with stab wounds. The 20-year-old died at the hospital, and the teenager remains in critical condition.The Worcester County District Attorney said they arrested and charged a 17-year-old for the crime."Right now, assault with a dangerous weapon, but I anticipate, based on what we get, those charges may be upgraded," Worcester County District Attorney Joseph Early said. Police said the Whitinsville town common...
State activates emergency incident command system amid Steward hospitals’ financial troubles
A Boston doctor will lead the state’s emergency operations plan to ensure clinical quality and healthcare access in eastern Massachusetts amid Steward hospitals’ financial challenges, officials said Friday.
No charges in Massachusetts after 4 newborns found frozen, wrapped in tin foil inside Boston apartment: DA
In a shocking move, the Suffolk District Attorney in Massachusetts announced on Tuesday that there will be no criminal charges filed in connection to the investigation involving the disturbing discovery of four newborn babies found wrapped in tin foil inside a freezer in the home of a Boston woman who "concealed her pregnancies."
Massachusetts gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.60 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.57 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 32 cents since...
Marlborough man who drove school bus in Littleton is charged with raping a child
MARLBOROUGH — A Marlborough man who worked as a school bus driver in Littleton has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he raped a child last year. Derek Thistle, 32, was released on $10,000 bail after his arraignment Friday in Middlesex Superior Court. He was ordered not to have any contact with the victim or any witnesses; to have no unsupervised contact with minors; to not leave the state; and to report weekly to the probation department.
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