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April 7

Department of Education investigates Massachusetts school district over transgender bathroom policy

The Department of Education launched an investigation into a Massachusetts district for allegedly allowing bathroom access based on gender identity policy.

April 5

Painter sues Bill Belichick over injuries allegedly suffered while working at his home

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick is sued over a painter's alleged fall and injuries at his Nantucket, Massachusetts, property in June 2024.

April 3

Democrat governor and mayor booed at Red Sox home opener

Fans at Fenway Park booed Gov. Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu at the Red Sox home opener, with footage going viral and sparking GOP reactions.

April 1

Former FBI agent suggests inside job in Massachusetts mansion heist as 'specific and valuable' items stolen

A former FBI investigator says the $20 million Beverly, Massachusetts mansion heist may have been an inside job, citing the theft of specific valuables.

March 31

Small-town diner produces 5th lottery winner in 2 years as customer hits $2M jackpot

Hometown hotspot Old South Diner in Nantucket has sold its fifth million-dollar lottery prize in two years, with Mary Haley winning a $2 million Powerball ticket.

March 31

Police hunt armed suspect after housekeeper bound, attacked in luxury mansion heist: report

An armed suspect allegedly tied up a housekeeper at a $20 million Beverly mansion, with homeowner Thomas Swan III calling the ordeal "horrendous."

March 26

Judge lets ex-police officer walk after she denied pointing gun at fellow cop who shot her in home standoff

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former North Andover officer, was found not guilty of assault after testifying she was attempting suicide, not shooting at a cop.

March 26

Harvard student says Jewish classmates feel 'unwelcome' as multibillion dollar DOJ lawsuit looms

A Harvard sophomore says Jewish students feel unwelcome as the Trump DOJ files a multibillion-dollar lawsuit over the school's handling of antisemitism.

March 26

House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.

March 25

Cop on trial denies gunning for fellow officer in clash at home; prosecutors argue lethal risk was real

Former North Andover Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons testified she never aimed her gun at Officer Patrick Noonan, claiming she was attempting suicide when shot.