Massachusetts judge rejects Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins’ bid to toss pot extortion indictment

The federally charged Suffolk County sheriff has lost his bid to get the pot extortion indictment tossed. A Massachusetts judge on Tuesday rejected a motion by Sheriff Steven Tompkins to dismiss the feds’ indictment, which accuses the sheriff of “quid pro …

Housing discrimination still prevalent in Massachusetts

Demonstrator holds sign saying 'Housing is a Human Right.'| AP NORTHAMPTON, Mass.— In January, Community Legal Aid (CLA), a free legal aid provider for residents of central and western Massachusetts, published a report on housing discrimination …

Massachusetts students take top spot in nation on AP exams, earn highest scores on record

Mass. — Massachusetts students are ranking among the best in the nation on Advanced Placement exams — and setting a new record in the process. On Tuesday, Maura Healey announced that students in the Commonwealth broke the all-time record for the highest …

Winter weather advisory issued in Massachusetts. See potential snow totals

DEDHAM, Mass. — A winter weather advisory has been issued in Massachusetts ahead of a system bringing snow, ice, and rain to the region. The advisory is for parts of Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, and Hampden counties from …

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal: 80-year-old man and dog killed in Foxborough fire

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — An 80-year-old man and his dog were killed in an early morning fire in Foxborough, according to the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal. The Foxborough Fire Department responded to 39 Granite Street just before 3 a.m. this morning after …

Snow, ice, rain to impact roads in Massachusetts

Happy Tuesday! While today started off dry, we’re already looking at snow out there across the area. While this event will primarily stay as rain on the Cape and islands, it will be an icy mix of snow, ice and rain for the rest of us. The rain/snow …

Gas leak shuts down part of downtown Boston near Massachusetts General Hospital

BOSTON — Police temporarily shut down a busy section of downtown Boston after a gas leak on Tuesday morning. The leak prompted the closure of North Grove Street at Cambridge Street, the Boston Police Department announced on X. National Grid told Boston 25 …

Republican Mike Kennealy picks running mate for 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial race

BOSTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy has selected Peabody City Councilor and law enforcement veteran Anne Manning Martin as his running mate in the 2026 election. On top of her 34 years experience in law enforcement, Manning Martin has …

Photos: Gas leak shuts down busy section of downtown Boston near Massachusetts General Hospital

Gas leak shuts down busy part of downtown Boston near Massachusetts General Hospital