A Lawrence man has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting that happened in the city Sunday night, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday afternoon. Damien Manuel German, 25, pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder, assault and battery...
Social security recipients will soon learn how much of an increase they will receive to payment changes next year.The Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, for 2026 is due to be announced on Oct. 15. COLA serves to counteract the effects on inflation, making sure...
SPRINGFIELD — Police arrested four people Friday on gun and drug charges after a search of a home with three young children turned up a large-capacity weapon, heroin, cocaine and a baby bottle filled with what is believed to be a dangerous prescription drug.The arrests...
FOXBOROUGH - Mike Vrabel says he’s not ready to move on from Andy Borregales.The rookie kicker missed a 40-yard attempt in the Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, and didn’t connect on two extra points in Sunday’s 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins.Borregales...
A major U.S. chemical manufacturer responsible for supplying materials crucial to United States defense efforts has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following several environmental pollution disputes. US Magnesium, North America’s largest producer of primary magnesium, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sept. 10, after Utah’s...
Chase Dennie unloads hanging tobacco leaves from a tractor at a Valley tobacco farm and passes them up into the rafters of the barn to dry. In November the leaves will have dried and they will be sold to cigar companies for the wrap. August...
Sofia Vergara was sent to the hospital instead of the 2025 Emmy Awards.The “Modern Family” star had to miss the award ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 14 because of an eye allergy. "Didn’t make it to the Emmys but made it to the ER,“ Vergara, 53,...
The Big E, the largest event on the East Coast and fourth largest fair in North America, runs September 12-28 this year, offering visitors a diverse array of entertainment, food, and cultural experiences.The 17-day event, held at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts,...
A scammer spent days gaining the trust of an 89-year-old woman, ultimately stealing thousands, the Hingham Police Department said. Last week, the 89-year-old woman got an email from someone claiming to be her bank. The email said there was unusual activity on her bank account...
Massachusetts is in the midst of a significant drought. That is unlikely to change this week, with little rain in the forecast. Instead, residents of the Bay State can expect temperatures at or just above seasonal averages — highs in the upper 70s to low...
