Major crimes in Massachusetts fell more than 4% in 2024, but hate crimes grew

Major crimes like murder and armed robbery are down in Massachusetts, according to a preliminary state analysis. But hate crimes against Jewish people recently saw a 20.5% spike. “This new data is encouraging and reflects the important work that law …

Electra Overhead Doors is now offering same day garage door services in Newton, Massachusetts.

Newton residents can now enjoy quick, cost effective garage door repairs, installations, and emergency assistance from Electra Overhead Doors. NEWTON , MA, UNITED STATES, July 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newton, MA, Electra Overhead Doors, a …

I Hear America Singing - States Pt.1 (Alabama to Massachusetts)

I HEAR AMERICA SINGING - STATES PT.1 (Alabama to Massachusetts) 1. Alabama Bound by Lead Belly 2. North to Alaska by Johnny Horton 3. Old Arizona by Katie Lee 4. State of Arkansas by The Almanac Singers 5. California Bloodlines by John Stewart 6. Carolina …

Massachusetts Cop Who Just Became A Mom Gunned Down In Dramatic Stand Off

ESSEX COUNTY, MA - An off-duty North Andover police officer was shot and wounded during a confrontation with a fellow police officer who was trying to serve her with a restraining order. During a news conference on Tuesday, July 1st, Essex County District …

Red rainbow weather phenomenon spotted in Massachusetts

After the storms last week, a rainbow came out in central Massachusetts — a red one. “I was just heading to my basketball league that I play in on Tuesday and Thursdays down in Marlboro,” said resident Carter Roy. “And obviously the storms went by us, so …

Massachusetts State trooper injured by moped driver in ‘aggressive’ Revere July 4 crowd

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hit by a moped and injured while trying to de-escalate an “aggressive” crowd of hundreds gathered and setting off illegal fireworks in Revere, police say. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, both state and local police …

Heat advisory issued for most of Massachusetts through Monday

July 5, 2025 / 10:57 AM EDT / CBS Boston Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for July 5 Next Weather: WBZ morning forecast for July 5 03:01 After a relatively comfortable July 4th, the extreme heat is returning to Massachusetts and the National …

Massachusetts man wins huge lottery jackpot with his elevator numbers

02:00 ET, 05 Jul 2025 A man from Massachusetts used an unusual method to procure a set of numbers from his old work elevator to win a $300,000 lottery prize. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Weymouth resident Sylvester Semedo played the same …

No Fame Games brings ancient Celtic tradition and sense of belonging to Massachusetts

Man dies after Massachusetts fireworks incident on July 4th

A 70-year-old man died following a fireworks incident in the Bay State on the Fourth of July, according to officials. The deadly fireworks incident happened in Wareham. “Massachusetts State Police, Wareham Police and the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal …