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Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud

February 3, 2026

Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud

Four people allegedly used 115 stolen identities in $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, including Venezuelan nationals.

Massachusetts man using blowtorch on roof to melt ice sets home on fire

February 2, 2026

Massachusetts man using blowtorch on roof to melt ice sets home on fire

A Massachusetts homeowner accidentally ignited a house fire using a blowtorch to melt ice that had built up on his roof during brutal winter weather.

Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered

January 31, 2026

Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered

The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday after the fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including an NOAA observer.

Massachusetts governor addresses missing fishing boat and crew off Gloucester coast

January 30, 2026

Massachusetts governor addresses missing fishing boat and crew off Gloucester coast

Gov. Maura Healey provides an update on the 72-foot commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank Friday with seven people on board. (Credit: WFXT)

DHS punches back at Moulton for 'inciting rioters' with 'gross' ICE remarks

January 29, 2026

DHS punches back at Moulton for 'inciting rioters' with 'gross' ICE remarks

Department of Homeland Security fired back at Rep. Seth Moulton for defending Nazi comparisons to ICE, calling his rhetoric "gross" and dangerous to officers.

Moulton says ICE comparisons to Nazi Germany are not extreme in CNN interview

January 28, 2026

Moulton says ICE comparisons to Nazi Germany are not extreme in CNN interview

Rep. Seth Moulton compared ICE to Nazi Germany's Gestapo amid growing criticism of Trump administration immigration enforcement tactics.

Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license

January 15, 2026

Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license

A teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing a business license.

Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state

January 10, 2026

Marijuana consumption set to expand into yoga studios, theaters, other venues in blue state

Massachusetts approves on-site cannabis consumption at licensed businesses, including yoga studios and theaters. New social consumption rules are taking effect.

Brown University shooting videos show awareness and planning, experts say

January 10, 2026

Brown University shooting videos show awareness and planning, experts say

Federal authorities released transcripts showing the Brown University shooter allegedly confessed to planning attack that killed two and wounded nine others.

Blue state governor demands private airlines stop providing ICE flights after deadly Minneapolis shooting

January 8, 2026

Blue state governor demands private airlines stop providing ICE flights after deadly Minneapolis shooting

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey demanded private airlines stop ICE deportation flights, citing the recent Minneapolis shooting and due process concerns.