Massachusetts
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.
Teacher Sparks Outcry After Giving Students 'Sexual Temperament' Survey
The questionnaire was deemed inappropriate by the school superintendent.
'Significant' Update in 1972 Murder of 13-year-old Altar Boy Danny Croteau
The only named suspect in the killing of the boy nearly 50 years ago was a disgraced priest who died earlier in May.
Capitol Rioter Charged for Threats to 911 Dispatcher After Making 143 Calls
The FBI said he threatened to maim, kill and attack the dispatcher and her family unless she connected him to a deputy sheriff or sergeant.
Mikayla Miller's Mother Alleges Police Are Covering up Her Death as Suicide
Miller's mother suspects that her daughter was lynched, but so far investigators have said the teen hanged herself with a belt.
Boston DJ Walks Off Show After Being Told To Stop Talking About Demi Lovato
The longtime DJ walked off his morning show on Wednesday after he was told by his boss he couldn't talk about Demi Lovato's non-binary announcement. Siegel's "Matty in the Morning" celebrated the program's 40th year on air in January.
UMass Amherst Parents Say School Suspended Students Over Maskless Photo
"She and two others attended a gathering off-campus and were immediately removed from housing and suspended," a father said.
Treasure Hunter Finds Fortune Worth $46,000 Under Family's Floorboards
Keith Wille put a longstanding family rumor to rest when he tracked down a box containing tens of thousands of dollars in cash.
Massachusetts Police Officer Reassigned Over Pro-Derek Chauvin Post
The Fall River Police Department said the officer "inadvertently" posted a statement to the department's Facebook account that appeared to show support for Chauvin and criticize George Floyd.
Police Charge Massachusetts Man With Trying to Run Over Black Children
Shane Belleville, 36, faces multiple charges in the incident, which started when two children got into a verbal argument and turned physical as others joined in.
Horse Seen 'Getting Bathed' at Car Wash Sparks Police Investigation
Video footage of a horse going through a local car wash has police looking into potential animal abuse.
Maine Man Dushko Vulchev Accused of Burning Down Black Church in Hate Crime
Vulchev has previously been arrested for kidnapping his girlfriend and was convicted of making death threats to EU officials.
Massachusetts Basenji Dog Missing Since 2016 Returned to Owner 9 Miles Away
Bay, a 6-year-old Basenji mix, had been missing from her Framingham, Massachusetts home since June of 2016 before being found nine miles away on Tuesday.
Woman Doesn't Know She's Pregnant, Gives Birth in Toilet
Melissa Surgecoff had no clue she was pregnant until after giving birth to baby Liam. In hindsight, she says the signs were there.
Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot After Leading Police Chase
The suspect robbed a 7-Eleven store with a loaded handgun, then stole a police cruiser and led officers on two wild chases.
High School Coach Fired Over Team's Anti-Semitic Play Calls
Duxbury High School in Massachusetts axed its head coach after players made references to Auschwitz while calling audibles.
Fireball Flies Over Vermont, Other Parts of Northeast at Over 47,000 Mph
Some eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud boom, which sounded like "big trucks crashing."
COVID Restrictions Are Being Lifted in These States
Texas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are among the states where restrictions were eased this month.
University 'Sorry' After Survey Calls BLM 'Wild Beast Preying' on Community
Bridgewater State University in Massachusetts said it is reviewing the use of the survey after receiving "a number of student complaints."
#HeyJustin Trends as Man With 22q Syndrome Asks for Millions of Hellos
The term #HeyJustin became a trending topic on Monday and had been used over 18,000 times as of Tuesday morning. His tweet attracted over 13,000 responses.
Restaurant Where GOP Leaders Broke COVID Guidelines May Be Sanctioned
A candidate for Congress and a former state representative were among the guests at the restaurant seen ignoring COVID-19 safety protocols.
Price Chopper COVID Vaccine Registration, How To Book an Appointment
Pharmacy staff and customer services cannot book COVID-19 vaccination appointments for residents.
Amazon Parcels Found Dumped in Woods, Police Investigating
Around 20 packages were spotted among the trees by a passing motorist in the town of Plympton, Massachusetts.
Wegmans COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Customers are advised to check the Wegmans website frequently for the latest information on appointment availability.
'Take Your Mask Off': Anti-Masker Yells at Home Depot Shoppers in Viral Vid
A video shared on Reddit shows an anti-masker at a Home Depot trying to convince customers to "take [their] masks off," while yelling COVID-19 conspiracy theories.
CVS COVID Vaccine Registration Details and How To Book an Appointment
Currently the vaccine is available for appointments at select stores in Indiana, Massachusetts, New York and Puerto Rico.
Students Sent 'Horrific' Racist and Lewd Emails, Police Launch Probe
Police said teenagers and parents at schools in the Gardner school district were sent two distressing emails in the middle of the night through the online learning portal.
'Fluffy' Tarantula Named Gwen Looking for a Home After Owner Moved
The adoption center looking after the spider said: "If you've been looking for a fluffy pet, this may be your chance!"
Human Skull Fragment Found on Massachusetts Beach Prompts Police Probe
A passerby discovered the remains in the sand on Little Beach on Horseneck Road in Dartmouth.