A Salem man indicted in connection with the deaths of two people found near a Walmart pleaded not guilty in Essex County Superior Court on Thursday, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office said.Jay Blodget, 30, was charged with two counts of murder. Judge Kathleen...
A Lynn woman guilty of coercing and enticing women across the Northeast into prostitution was sentenced to prison, United States Attorney Leah Foley’s office said. On Wednesday, Latasha Anderson, 39, was sentenced to 20 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, Foley’s...
A Perkins, Oklahoma man who pleaded guilty to throwing a pipe bomb at the Satanic Temple in Salem in April, United States Attorney Leah Foley’s office said Thursday. U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani sentenced Sean Patrick Palmer, 49, to five years in prison, followed...
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Starfires, in collaboration with Westfield Technical Academy and Westfield Middle School hosted a Baseball in Education Day on June 11 at Bullens Field.Also attending the game were fourth graders from the Norris Elementary School in Southampton, and students from the White...
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Civic Fund is taking the first step in its attempt to bring back that annual carnival to town and have a fireworks show on Saturday, Aug. 9, but it will need the financial support of the community.“We are shooting for raising...
SOUTHWICK — When some of the world’s best motocross racers line up to take on The Wick 338 for the Crestview Construction Southwick National on June 28, the 450 class will feature some of the more experienced racers battling the young superstars of the sport.“It...
This is the first in a three-part gardening series featuring master gardeners and other experienced plant people in Western Massachusetts. Each month this summer, you’ll meet different experts, learn about their gardening lives and get advice on everything from pest control to haircuts for lavender....
Dear Abby: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for many years. Although I have accepted my follicular fate, he knows I constantly search for self-improvement in...
Cole Swindell will release his newest album later this month and the chart-topping country music star is already starting to think of material for his next project. “We had room on this album for some love songs, but no dad songs or baby songs,” the...
Since January, the number of homicides in Boston has more than doubled compared to the same period in 2024. City officials gathered two weeks ago to outline plans to keep residents safe during the summer months, when crime tends to spike. This is due to...
