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State finds evidence of illegal activity at ‘overly loved’ Southwick preserve
Two state officials conducted the annual assessment of the North Pond Conservation Area and tentatively determined Southwick wasn’t in compliance with its conservation restriction.
‘It’s about you’: In Oval Office speech, Biden will defend democracy, pass the torch
“The defense of democracy is more important than any title,” Biden will say.
Springfield Water and Sewer: $325M West Parish filtration project still on schedule
State Rep. says litigation over the project labor agreement boosts beacon hill efforts to make the union-friendly pacts easier to enforce.
Kamala Harris to attend fundraiser in Pittsfield, 6 days after becoming presumptive presidential candidate
The event was organized before Sunday when President Joseph Biden announced he would not run for reelection.
Boston man sentenced to prison for forcing teen to have sex in 3 states
A Boston man met a 17-year-old in a group home before he gave her alcohol and cannabis, then took her away to have sex for money.
Cape Cod police officer arrested on child sexual abuse images charges, DA says
A Cape Cod police officer faces criminal charges related to possession of child sexual abuse images.
NH man suspected of shooting 3, killing 1 in Lowell pleads not guilty, report says
A shooting outside the Swaminarayan Temple in Lowell left one person dead and two people injured.
Suspected child murderer Demiko Fox arrested in New Hampshire, U.S. Marshals say
A man accused of killing a 7-year-old girl in Washington state in April was arrested by law enforcement in New Hampshire Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
New McDonald’s opening at TD Garden in Boston for the first time
People will be able to grab a Big Mac or Happy Meal right at TD Garden starting later this week.
NH man pleads guilty to harassing, stalking 2 NHPR journalists
A Nashua man pleaded guilty to telling others to throw rocks and bricks and spray paint the homes of the two NHPR journalists.
JetBlue expands, Avelo Airlines now arriving at Hartford-Springfield’s Bradley International Airport
Bradley contributes nearly $3.6 billion to the regional economy.
AG’s office said Holyoke City Council violated Open Meeting Law
The Massachusetts attorney general determined the City Council breached the Open Meeting Law by not specifying the litigation subject to be discussed.