Man accused of killing mother after argument about job, cats agrees to give prosecutors access to phone

WOBURN, Mass. (Court TV) — A man accused of killing his mother stood silently in court on Tuesday as his attorneys agreed to give prosecutors access to the defendant’s phone. Ryan Hanafin, 22, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in the death of his mother, […] The post Man accused of killing mother after argument about job, cats agrees to give prosecutors access to phone appeared first on Court TV .

Cyclist who went missing Saturday found dead in Newbury cow pasture

A man found dead in a cow pasture in Newbury has been identified as a cyclist who went missing Saturday morning.

People say dead rats are popping up more and more in this Boston neighborhood

Dead rats have been popping up around Boston's Brighton neighborhood, and they've become the talk of the town. Brighton residents say rats are nothing new but now more have been found dead on the sidewalk and around homes, and there's concern that rat poison could be playing a role. Deborah...

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‘I have feared this moment': Mass. man convicted in classmate's murder seeks parole

A man convicted of murdering his classmate in Sudbury, Massachusetts, nearly 20 years ago now wants parole. John Odgren was just 16 years old when he brought a knife to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in January of 2007. He went into a bathroom and repeatedly stabbed 15-year old James Alenson to death.

Mass. man indicted on charges of trafficking 20 kilograms of cocaine

A federal grand jury indicted a Lexington man on charges that he arranged for 20 kilograms of cocaine to travel from New York to Massachusetts, where he planned to sell it to his drug customers, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. Jianyang...

Rookie Wilmington Officer Jack Rooney, Five Months Out of the Police Academy, Guided Baby Oliver's Bathroom-Floor Birth With the Cord Around His Neck

Wilmington, Mass., Officer Jack Rooney, five months out of the academy, helped deliver Baby Oliver on a bathroom floor at 2:30 a.m. with the cord around his neck. The post Rookie Wilmington Officer Jack Rooney, Five Months Out of the Police Academy, Guided Baby Oliver’s Bathroom-Floor Birth With the Cord Around His Neck appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Dorchester Mom Spots Son's Convicted Killer at Her Local Stop & Shop

Janette Jackson, 76, was shopping at her neighborhood Stop & Shop in Dorchester when she came face to face with the man convicted of murdering her son three decades ago. John “Tiny” Evans, sentenced to life without parole in 1996 for killing Lyle “Danny” Jackson, is currently living under home confinement rather than behind bars — and Jackson says he bolted the moment he spotted her.

Reading murder suspect ordered to provide phone access code as case heads to grand jury

A cellphone could become key evidence in the case against a 22-year-old man accused of killing his mother following an alleged dispute involving dozens of cats.

Federal inmate in Massachusetts sentenced for threats against court official

A federal inmate was sentenced for sending threatening letters to a court employee in Boston.

Recent Wilmington Real Estate Transactions

WILMINGTON, MA — Below is a recent release estate transaction for the week of October 19, 2026 in Wilmington:. Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.

Lowell man arrested for stabbing man twice during argument in Tewksbury

TEWKSBURY — On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Tewksbury police officers responded to Andover Street following reports of a stabbing, after which the suspect fled the area. According to Tewksbury Police Chief Ryan Columbus, a preliminary investigation determined that an argument took place between the suspect,...

$50 Million Pizza Brand Will Soon Have a New Owner, and a Big Change Is Coming

Founded in East Boston in 1961, Papa Gino’s is, for many New Englanders, a name that’s virtually synonymous with pizza. Now a prospective new owner hopes to make wings a bigger part of that identity. Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC...

Somerville Woman Targeted in AI-Generated Missing Pet Scam

According to NBC10 Boston, Stacey Ota lost her cat Luna on Halloween night. The cat was missing for five days. Ota decided to put up flyers around Somerville and posted announcements about Luna on social media. Two days later, Ota received a text from someone who claimed to have located...

Boston Named the Nation’s No. 2 Sports City in New WalletHub Rankings

Boston fans have another bragging right. A new study from WalletHub ranks Boston as the second-best sports city in America for 2026, trailing only Los Angeles in the annual report that measures the strength of sports fandom across the country. The personal finance website analyzed 399 cities using more than...

Connecticut man accused of setting fire to home, Mercedes, USPS vehicle in Swampscott, Marlborough

The charge of arson provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. A Connecticut man has been charged in connection with a series of arsons that occurred in Swampscott and Marlborough, the Massachusetts District of the Department of Justice said in a release.

Bill Ash's Lounge Pours Its Last Round As Revere Beach Dive Bar Shuts For Good

76–82 Revere Beach Blvd. — Reported Site of Proposed 80-Unit Condos. Bill Ash's Lounge, the cash-only dive bar that's anchored Revere Beach Boulevard for decades, has closed its doors for good. The bar held a Halloween Final Farewell Party at the longtime, popular spot, and musician Michael Firicano confirmed what regulars feared: the lights are out permanently.

Overlook Park Debuts Thursday, and It’s Built for Everyone to Play

A project three years in the making is set to debut this week, bringing accessibility, connection, and inclusive play to one of Burlington’s hidden gems. Located at 1 Edgemere Ave. at the former Cold-War-era Nike radar site, Overlook Park has long been home to the Burlington Players’ Park Playhouse, basketball courts, a children’s playground, and some buildings used to store equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department. This Thursday, a completely new version of the park will be unveiled, featuring a zero-entry playground, new trails traversing the property, and easier entry to the Little Brook conservation area.

Nor’easter to bring heavy rain, gusty winds and some snow to Massachusetts

A late-week nor’easter is expected to bring a stretch of rain and gusty winds to Massachusetts, along with the potential for wet snow in higher elevations

Man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Lawrence

LAWRENCE, MA — A man was arrested on drug trafficking charges Monday after police say he fled from officers and discarded a bag containing more than 100 grams of suspected narcotics at Manchester Street Park. Officers assigned to the Lawrence Police Department’s Community Policing/Quality of Life Task Force were...