A Salem man already convicted of killing a Bedford woman in 1971 has pleaded guilty to more charges, including “loansharking,” Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office said Monday. Arthur Massei pleaded guilty to attempted extortion, solicitation to commit usury and threatening to cause physical injury...
HOLYOKE ― Mayor Joshua Garcia’s push to transform Holyoke into a hub for renewable energy has earned him regional acclaim — and a shot at “mayor of the year” honors.The award is presented by the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition, which credits Garcia with helping establish...
NORTHAMPTON — About 400 people attended an interfaith service inside the Edwards Church on Sunday afternoon to remember and honor people who were detained in Massachusetts by immigration officials. Many more could not get into the service because of the overflow crowd.Ahead of the event,...
Two Weymouth-based ambulance companies have agreed to pay back $6 million to the state for overcharging MassHealth through false claims, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced Monday.The attorney general’s office said it began investigating allegations Brewster Ambulance Service and EasCare after receiving a whistleblower lawsuit...
By David AaroThe Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionATLANTA — Atlanta police officers are getting a fresh look inspired by international law enforcement agencies.Ahead of the city hosting eight matches in next year’s World Cup, the department on Thursday unveiled new uniforms designed to keep officers safe while serving...
There was plenty of creativity on display during the Patriots’ in-stadium practice Friday night — especially when it came to touchdown celebrations. Players took the opportunity to have fun with each score. And head coach Mike Vrabel is fully behind the enthusiasm, so long as...
According to a recent Chicago Tribune editorial that appeared in The Republican (“Nuclear war’s risk now back with vengeance,” July 20), “It’s time for the targets of these terrible weapons - us, that is - to rise up and say, ‘No!’” I and many other...
David Roach, the frontman and lead singer of the heavy metal band Junkyard, has died at 59 following a battle with cancer.The band confirmed the news in an Instagram post Sunday. “After a courageous battle with cancer, David passed away peacefully last night at home,...
The New England Patriots are facing another injury setback as wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to miss time following an injury sustained during last Friday’s in-stadium scrimmage.Bourne exited the practice early after getting rolled up on, and head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Monday that...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated at 6:25 p.m. on Aug. 4 to clarify the type of citation the owner will face.On Aug. 2, Capt. Scott Amati of the Massachusetts Environmental Police spent his afternoon in Douglas with some hard-boiled eggs and pieces of...
