Massachusetts
After China's Subway Flood, Boston Warned It Too Faces 'Severe' Threat
In response transportation officials noted the "susceptibility of all of Boston and its infrastructure to rising sea levels."
Tractor Trailer With No Driver Crashes Into Side of Massachusetts Home
Two dogs were found in the cab of the vehicle after it smashed into the side of the house in Braintree on Saturday.
Teen Crashes into Abraham Lincoln's Historic Family Home to Avoid Squirrel
"I heard a loud boom," 9-year-old witness Will Keefer said. "I looked out the window and there was a car stuck halfway through the house."
Mass. GOP Vice Chair Resigns Over Alleged 'Creepy' Comments to Women
Tom Mountain said that he would be resigning as vice chairman of the Massachusetts GOP to immediately "focus on an effort to clear my name."
16 People Indicted on Numerous Drug Charges Across Three States
"Dangerous drugs have long ravaged our communities and devastated the lives of many individuals throughout our state and nation," said the NY attorney general.
McDonald's Worker Takes 'Brutal Beating', Police On Hunt For Suspects
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania police officers have not confirmed when the alleged assault took place or released the current condition of the victim.
15 States in U.S. Have Been Hit by Extreme Heat So Far in 2021
Eight of those states saw their hottest June on record while another six marked their second hottest June.
Woman Arrested at McDonald's Drive-Thru During Police Car Chase
"[She] went to the drive-through at McDonald's…in an attempt to order food," the police department reported.
Middleborough Police Apprehend Suspect After Shots Fired Outside Depot
Police said that up to six shots were fired outside the Massachusetts Department of Transportation depot, but no injuries were reported.
Man Involved in Massachusetts Standoff Tells Court He Can't Be Charged
11 people have been charged in connection with the standoff, which lasted for multiple hours on Interstate 95 in Wakefield.
Woman Steals Truck, Hits Officer, Apprehended Ordering Chicken Nuggets
The stolen truck was monitored by truck owner Raymond James Simoncini via GPS and its position was relayed to the police.
'Moorish American Arms' Group in Standoff With Police After Traffic Stop
Police said a group of men fled into the woods with weapons by a highway in Wakefield, near Boston, Massachusetts.
White Nationalist Group Stickers Found on Minority Business Owners' Cars
Attendees at a summer market supporting Black and brown businesses saw openly armed men placing Patriot Front stickers on cars at the event.
Rabbi, Father of 12 Stabbed Multiple Times in Front of Boston Jewish School
Witnesses say the suspect pulled out a gun on the rabbi and tried to force him into the car. When the rabbi tried to flee, the suspect stabbed him repeatedly.
Man Arrested on Cruelty Charges Searched Internet for Ways to Torture Cats
An investigation found the Massachusetts man searched the internet for things such as, "Will Clorox burn a cat" and "Blowing weed in cat's face."
Man Arrested For Suffocating $10,000 Worth of Lobsters in Restaurant Tank
Joseph Vaudo, the former owner of Superior Lobster & Seafood, has been banned from entering the premises of the store.
Road Melts Into Car Tire As Northeastern U.S. Scorched by Heat Wave
The Northampton-based Reddit user said that the temperature inside his van reached 123 F on Monday.
SCOTUS Won't Hear New Hampshire-Massachusetts Tax Tussle
The Supreme Court is following the Biden administration's advice and not allowing New Hampshire to pursue a lawsuit against Massachusetts.
Gunman Who Killed 2 Black Bystanders Wrote That Whites Are 'Apex Predators'
Nathan Allen, 28, killed two Black service veterans over the weekend after stealing a tractor trailer and then crashing into a home in Winthrop, Massachusett.
50,000 Rare 'Butcher' Beatles Record Covers May Be Buried in MA Landfill
The Beatles' record covers, which can sell for thousands of dollars today, feature the band dressed as butchers and holding baby dolls.
Massachusetts Man Accidentally Shoots Teen Girl While 'Playing' With Gun
Michael Tate faces firearm and assault charges after accidentally shooting the teen on Friday evening, according to police.
Dog That Bit 8-Year-Old's Face Still Hasn't Been Found, Mother Says
The child, who has autism, required 13 stitches on her face following the attack in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Brandeis Says 'Trigger Warning' Is Violent Word Due to 'Connection to Guns'
The list of other violent and oppressive words and phrases includes "survivor," "victim," "walk-in," "people of color," "wild" and "homeless person."
Massachusetts Town Will Seed $200K to Begin Reparations for Black Residents
Amherst, Mass. approved creating a fund to pay reparations to Black residents, with a suggested initial seed investment of over $200,000.
Man Accidentally Shoots Friend in Neck While Showing Off New Gun
Alec Augustino Braz, 22, accidentally discharged the weapon into his 19-year-old guest after recently receiving his license to carry a gun.
Lobster Diver Nearly Eaten by Whale: 'I Was Completely Inside'
Michael Packard, 56, has recounted the horrifying ordeal in which the whale took him into his mouth then spat him out.
Video Shows Teacher Swinging Student Headfirst Into Filing Cabinet
The teacher was placed on administrative leave following the incident.
Woodchuck Climbs on Golden Retriever's Back and Hitches Ride Across Lake
Wally the two-year-old dog picked up an unexpected passenger when he went out for a swim on the lake.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey Fires Police Commissioner Accused of Domestic Abuse
"Dennis White has repeatedly asserted that the domestic violence allegations against him are false, but he stated in his hearing and during the investigation that he has hit and pushed members of his household," Janey said.
Massachusetts Steamship Authority Target of Cyber Attack; Ferries Delayed
The attack has reportedly caused delays on the Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority ferry service. IT professionals are reportedly working to assess the impact of the attack.