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Advocates seek to ease license suspension rules

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Massachusetts is among a minority of states where you can lose your driver’s license for unpaid parking tickets, tolls and other minor violations. But advocates want…

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Lawrence man arrested after police pursuit

January 25, 2026January 26, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM, N.H. — Police arrested a Lawrence, Massachusetts, man following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 93. Rafy Villa, 25, faces multiple charges after state police said he was speeding in a BMW…

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Former Peabody police officer decertified by POST Commission

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

PEABODY — A former police officer’s law enforcement certification has been permanently revoked following an investigation by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. The commission, in…

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Police/Fire

January 11, 2026January 11, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

In news taken from the logs of Cape Ann’s police and fire departments: Source link

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Murder suspect had firearm charges dropped in 2020

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

METHUEN — Five years ago, Anthony Nunez-Romano faced five weapons charges in Lawrence District Court, four of which were felonies. But for the 26-year-old Methuen resident now charged…

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2 arrested following drug investigation

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police. The Criminal Investigation Divisions of the…

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Salem, Lynn police arrest two following drug investigation

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police last Thursday. On Dec. 18, the…

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Salem, Lynn police arrest 2 following drug investigation

December 23, 2025December 27, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — A Lynn man was arrested on three counts of distributing cocaine following a joint operation by Salem and Lynn police last Thursday. On Dec. 18, the…

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Markey blasts ‘inadequate’ conditions at ICE facility

December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Sen. Ed Markey is renewing criticism of federal authorities for “inhumane” conditions at a Burlington ICE facility where people detained on immigration violations are held before…

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Moulton bill would allow ICE lawsuits

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Immigrants would be allowed to sue federal authorities for “misconduct” under a proposal filed Monday by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, which the Democrat named ostensibly after…

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Trial date set for wounded police officer

November 25, 2025November 27, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — Now that a wounded North Andover police officer has a 2026 trial date, her defense team is turning its attention to the culture of the North…

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Gang member pleads guilty to having machine gun

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — A Trinitarios gang member from Lawrence pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court to illegal possession of a loaded Uzi machine gun. Derek Mercado, 20, pleaded guilty…

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Police/Fire

November 10, 2025November 22, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

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NH chief justice under review over $50K payout

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The New Hampshire Department of Justice is reviewing Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald and the personnel moves that netted his former assistant a $50,000 payout. NHPR’s Todd Bookman broke…

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GOP candidate files lawsuit over legislative audit

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The state Legislature has been hit with another lawsuit over its refusal to open up the books to allow a voter-approved audit of its inner workings.…

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Salisbury OKs almost all Town Meeting articles

October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALISBURY — The fall Town Meeting went off without a hitch Monday with all recommended articles being approved by townspeople. The Town Meeting warrant included 38 articles, with…

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Healey: Police cracking down on street ‘takeovers’

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is citing progress with the state’s efforts to crack down on street “takeovers” fueled on social media by drag racing enthusiasts. On Thursday,…

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Judge looks to set trial for wounded North Andover officer

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

SALEM — The trial of a wounded North Andover police officer could get underway as early as January, after an Essex County Superior Court judge pushes for the…

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As AG Formella rejects YDC settlements, state won’t diclose possible judicial bias

October 4, 2025October 5, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

If a Superior Court judge has a conflict of interest that potentially benefits Gov. Kelly Ayotte, the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office doesn’t want anyone to know about…

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Federal judge blocks Trump’s cuts in FEMA funding

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Trump administration can’t block federal disaster relief funding for Massachusetts and other states for refusing to cooperate with immigration crackdowns, a federal judge has ruled.…

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