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The Enterprise

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Ex-Stoughton cop retired amid Birchmore probe gets $56K a year for life | Exclusive

Two days before Robert Devine was scheduled to face a second round of questioning about his relationship with Sandra Birchmore , whom he had known since she joined the Stoughton Police Explorers program when she was around 12, the longtime officer’s requested retirement took effect. He never sat for the interview. Instead, Devine began collecting a public retirement allowance of $56,544 a year, or $4,712 a month, a benefit he stands to receive for the rest of his life, according to records obtained by The Enterprise. Less than two weeks after his retirement took effect, a Stoughton internal affairs investigation concluded that Devine had an inappropriate relationship with Birchmore and lied to investigators about it. The investigation also brought renewed scrutiny to allegations of inappropriate behavior involving other participants in the Explorers program. The scrutiny culminated in December 2025, when the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission, or POST Commission, revoked Devine’s law enforcement certification after finding he had “a pattern of unprofessional police conduct that may escalate” and “repeated sustained internal affairs complaints,” according to the decision . Devine, now 54, is representing himself in an appeal of the decision, which effectively bars him from working as a

Stoughton, MA · 2h

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51-year-old Massachusetts man killed in motorcycle crash was larger than life

A motorcyclist involved in a collision with a SUV Monday afternoon in Randolph who succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital has been identified. 51-year-old Paul “PJ” Healey passed away after the collision which occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. at Union and South Streets. According to American...

Randolph, MA · 1d

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Ally’s Cookies expands to North, opens second location following three years in Foxboro

After three years of doing business in Foxboro, Ally’s Cookies has opened a second location in North Attleborough. The business is owned by Ally Renaud, who for over 20 years worked corporate jobs, but in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, began making cookies for her friends. Her friends...

North Attleborough, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Second man pulled from water after deadly crash in Taunton

A second man was pulled from the water Tuesday afternoon after a car crashed through a guardrail and landed in the Threemile River in Taunton.

Taunton, MA · 1d

Court TV

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‘Justice was served’: Feds suggest police may take ‘corrective actions’ after officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore

BOSTON (Court TV) — A former police officer faces a life sentence after a jury convicted him of killing a woman and her unborn baby to cover up a years-long affair that began when the victim was underage. Matthew Farwell, 41, was convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore, 23, and her unborn child; prosecutors said he […] The post ‘Justice was served’: Feds suggest police may take ‘corrective actions’ after officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore appeared first on Court TV .

Stoughton, MA · 1d

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Taunton, Raynham, Norton Police seize drugs, firearm, $30,000 cash

TAUNTON — Chief Eric Nichols reports that Taunton Police seized a large quantity of drugs and an illegally possessed firearm while executing a search warrant on Wednesday. Taunton Police executed the search warrant in Taunton with assistance from Norton and Raynham detectives. The search was part of an ongoing drug and firearms investigation.

Taunton, MA · 15h

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Retired Stonehill Professor Avoids Jail in Quincy Christian Mingle Fraud Case

A retired Stonehill College professor accused of defrauding a woman he met on a Christian dating site will not spend a day in jail. Gregory Shaw, a professor emeritus of religious studies and theology, was sentenced to six months' probation in Quincy District Court after his two felony larceny charges were reduced to misdemeanors.

Quincy, MA · 21h

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Longtime New England staple Papa Gino's soon to have new owner

Papa Gino's, the longtime New England staple that has struggled financially in recent years, will soon have a new owner. Craveworthy Brands, which owns multiple restaurant brands across the country, announced this week that one of its affiliates has signed a definitive agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats (NEAE) LLC, the pizza chain's parent company. Craveworthy will take over more than 160 restaurants -- including Papa Gino's and its sister D'Angelos -- as part of the deal.

Dedham, MA · 1d

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These 7 Massachusetts malls that drew shoppers for decades are all being rebuilt, replanned, or put up for sale in 2026

Solomon Pond Mall's new owner plans industrial space. In December 2025, a federal district court approved the $8.5 million sale of Solomon Pond Mall, and the price covered only part of the property. Macy's and JCPenney own their stores and some of the parking, so the buyers, affiliates of Industrial...

Massachusetts · 1d

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From Medfield musician to Nashville pop-star

Medfield’s Julia Adrian never thought she’d end up here. Adrian is a Nashville-based pop music performer and songwriter. Since the release of her debut EP, an EP with potential, Adrian has begun to make a name for herself in the Nashville music scene, performing at beloved venues like “The End” and festivals like “Musician’s Corner”. Her work blends humor and honesty to capture the complicated experience of modern life and has attracted listeners from all over the world across platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Now, flying high off the release of her latest EP, sorry for the lag time, Adrian is looking forward to the rest of her career as a pop artist in Nashville, while at the same time looking back to her roots at home in Medfield.

Medfield, MA · 1d

WPRI 12 News

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Man stabbed after altercation in Providence

Police are investigating after a man was stabbed in Providence Wednesday morning.

Providence, RI · 17h

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Identity Released in Fatal New Bedford Standoff: Man Who Fired at Police Found Deceased in Stairwell

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that 39-year-old Derek Rego of New Bedford has been identified as the individual who fired at police during an incident on the evening of Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Shortly after 7:00 p.m., members of the New Bedford Police Detective Division attempted...

New Bedford, MA · 3h

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He Stabbed Her, Buried Her Body, Reported Her Missing: Massachusetts Killer of Pregnant Teen Gets Life With Parole

A 23-year-old Rehoboth man was sentenced Tuesday in Fall River Superior Court after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the August 2025 killing of his 18-year-old girlfriend, who was 11 weeks pregnant.⁠. Gregory R. Groom pleaded guilty before Judge William M. White and received life in prison with parole eligibility...

Rehoboth, MA · 1d

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Police searching for missing 18-year-old in Needham

Police are asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old teen.

Needham, MA · 2h

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Woonsocket's Kay's Castle Returns With $1.2M Price Tag

Kay's Castle, the hilltop Woonsocket mansion that sat deteriorating for years after its founder's death, is back on the market at 233 Annette Ave. — this time listed for $1.2 million. The 3,342-square-foot home, built in 1975 on a 1.12-acre parcel, sold on Nov. 28, 2025, and is now listed for $1.2 million.

Woonsocket, RI · 19h

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Late kick lifts Lancers over Warriors

Two years ago Norton got a late field goal to defeat the Medfield High football team in a mid-October game. Last week, the stakes were higher but unfortunately for the Warriors the result was the same. Andrew Bernstein drilled a 32-yard field goal with 38 seconds left to lift the...

Medfield, MA · 1d

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$1 ticket from Stop & Shop turns into $100K Mass Cash win

A lottery ticket won in the Tuesday evening drawing of the Massachusetts State Lottery's "Mass Cash" game was sold at a Stop & Shop in Greater Boston. The lucky lottery player bought their ticket at a Stop & Shop located at 109 Taunton St. in Plainville, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Sharon Voters Oust Confidence in School Board After Racist Remarks Mar Town Meeting

Sharon voters delivered a landslide no-confidence verdict against five of their seven School Committee members on Oct. 22, voting 520 to 327 at a Special Town Meeting that drew more than 800 residents and left the town confronting reports of racist remarks at the meeting. The vote capped months of...

Sharon, MA · 1d

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This 6-Year-Old Has Sold Nearly 1,000 Jars of Pickles at His Stand. Now, He’s Growing It into ‘a Real Pickle Business’ (Exclusive)

Donovan Atkinson started a pickle stand in 2025 and spent the past two summers making and selling hundreds of jars of pickles

Attleboro, MA · 20h

Boston 25 News WFXT

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Vehicle sought after serious injury in Westwood hit-and-run

Police in Westwood are trying to locate a car that is wanted in connection with a hit-and-run that left someone seriously injured.

Westwood, MA · 1d