Massachusetts - Page 95

November 9, 2023

Dem governor complains as migrant surge strains her 'right-to-shelter' state's resources

Gov. Maura Healey, D-Mass., says there are "a lot" of other places in the U.S. to house migrants as her "right-to-shelter" state braces for maxed-out facilities.

November 8, 2023

Feds bust 'high-end brothel' where politicians, military officers allegedly paid for sex

Three men from California and Massachusetts were arrested on Wednesday after they allegedly ran a "high-end brothel network" with customers including politicians and military officers.

November 8, 2023

Massachusetts to begin denying shelter beds to homeless families, putting names on a waitlist

Gov. Maura Healey says that the state of Massachusetts has reached its limit with respect to shelter capacity, and will now prioritize those demonstrating the highest need.

November 8, 2023

Suspected wife killer Brian Walshe dodges one legal hit as murder case waits for DNA

The Massachusetts probate case against suspected wife killer Brian Walshe, who was accused of destroying and pillaging his father's will, was dropped.

November 8, 2023

Top energy regulator warns fossil fuel terminal shutdown could jeopardize heat for millions of Americans

New England could face a high risk of gas supply shortfalls if a major natural gas terminal is closed, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission warned this week.

November 7, 2023

Massachusetts men sentenced for conspiring, selling fentanyl to substance abuse patients at VA medical center

Two Massachusetts men were sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to sell fentanyl, and selling the dangerous drug, to veterans in a substance abuse program.

November 7, 2023

Inside the Lizzie Borden house, guests can stay overnight where people were brutally ax murdered

If you're into crime scenes and scary trips, consider traveling to Fall River, Massachusetts, where the home of Lizzie Borden, an acquitted ax murderer, is open for overnight stays.

November 6, 2023

FBI makes massive drug bust in Massachusetts, seize fentanyl-laced, pink heart-shaped candy pills

After a three-month investigation, the FBI Boston office in Massachusetts arrested three men and seized over 220 pounds of drugs, including heart-shaped fentanyl pills.

November 6, 2023

High school field hockey captain speaks out against rule allowing boys on girls teams after horrific injury

Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School field hockey captain Kelsey Bain wrote the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, calling for change and recalling the incident.

November 6, 2023

UMass Amherst student arrested for allegedly hitting Jewish student, spitting on Israeli flag: 'Unacceptable'

A University of Massachusetts Amherst student was arrested after allegedly assaulting a Jewish student and spitting on the Israeli flag at a vigil calling for hostages to be released.