By Tiffany Williams - Worcester District Court Devondric D. Law — Animal Cruelty, Dangerous Weapons and Criminal Threats Devondric D. Law faces five criminal charges following an alleged November 1 incident in Worcester. The charges include two felony counts of animal cruelty, felony assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, felony assault with a dangerous … Continue reading Massachusetts Court Update: Child Sexual Assault, Animal Cruelty, Firearms and OUI Cases Head to Court
Sports Insider Daily: Bruins Win in a Shootout, Celtics Fall in Houston and UConn Wins Twice by a Combined 105 Points
By Tiffany Williams - Boston’s Bruins needed a shootout to beat Vegas 3–2 on Monday, November 2. The Celtics had a tougher night in Houston, where Jayson Tatum’s team-high 19 points left Boston well short in a 109–93 loss. In college basketball, UConn put two games well out of reach: The fourth-ranked men beat Gardner-Webb … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Bruins Win in a Shootout, Celtics Fall in Houston and UConn Wins Twice by a Combined 105 Points
Springfield Officer Suffers Serious Head Injury After Alleged Punch at Work Site
By Tiffany Williams - A Springfield police officer suffered a serious head injury Monday afternoon after a man allegedly punched him at a work site near Armory and Cleveland streets. The officer struck his head on the pavement and was taken to Baystate to be treated. His injury is not life-threatening. The incident began around … Continue reading Springfield Officer Suffers Serious Head Injury After Alleged Punch at Work Site
Morning Brief: Massachusetts Trooper Charged, Amazon Drops Westborough Drone Bid
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts State Police relieved a trooper of duty after his former girlfriend told Boston police she found him asleep in her bed early Sunday. In a separate case, a 59-year-old man was stabbed Monday night on a Green Line platform in Boston. In Westborough, lawmakers said Amazon withdrew its bid for … Continue reading Morning Brief: Massachusetts Trooper Charged, Amazon Drops Westborough Drone Bid
Decision 26: Massachusetts Voters Face Nine Ballot Questions as Senate Control Runs Through Maine and New Hampshire
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts voters will decide a record nine binding statewide ballot questions Tuesday, with the power to change what the public can learn about spending on Beacon Hill, where single-family homes can be built and whether recreational marijuana sales remain legal. Across the border, New Hampshire voters will choose a successor to … Continue reading Decision 26: Massachusetts Voters Face Nine Ballot Questions as Senate Control Runs Through Maine and New Hampshire
Gillette Stadium Drops Massachusetts High School Football Championships as MIAA Scrambles for New Venues Ahead of 2026 Playoffs
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts high school football teams are preparing for the biggest games of their seasons. But this year, the road to a state championship will not end at Gillette Stadium. The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced Monday, November 2, that Gillette Stadium will no longer host the 2026 high school football state … Continue reading Gillette Stadium Drops Massachusetts High School Football Championships as MIAA Scrambles for New Venues Ahead of 2026 Playoffs
Life Goals: Setting Priorities When Everything Feels Important
When everything feels important, deciding what to do first can become its own source of stress. Work needs attention, family needs attention, bills need attention, health needs attention, and personal goals keep waiting for whatever time remains. The result can be a life spent reacting. You move from one urgent demand to another while the … Continue reading Life Goals: Setting Priorities When Everything Feels Important
Medical Minute: Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Exam Room
The final few minutes of a medical appointment can be some of the most important. That is often when the clinician explains the plan, orders testing, changes medication, or tells you what should happen next. It is also the point when many patients realize they are not completely sure what they just heard. Before leaving … Continue reading Medical Minute: Questions to Ask Before Leaving the Exam Room
CAA Football Coaches Break Down Week 9 Drama, Monmouth’s Winning Streak, Rhode Island’s Overtime Escape and UAlbany’s Ranked Victory
By Tiffany Williams - Coaches discuss defensive heroics, explosive rushing attacks, quarterback development, injuries and the growing pressure of November football during Monday's conference media call. The Coastal Athletic Association's football coaches returned to the microphone Monday with plenty to discuss following a weekend of dramatic finishes, defensive touchdowns and crucial conference victories. Monmouth extended … Continue reading CAA Football Coaches Break Down Week 9 Drama, Monmouth’s Winning Streak, Rhode Island’s Overtime Escape and UAlbany’s Ranked Victory
Moosup Resident Charged with Arson in July Fire on Prospect Street
By: Laura Soukkavong Plainfield, Conn. - A Moosup woman faces a first-degree arson charge and five counts of first-degree reckless endangerment in connection with a July fire at the Prospect Street address where she lived, according to Plainfield police. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious fire at 39 Prospect Street in Plainfield's Moosup … Continue reading Moosup Resident Charged with Arson in July Fire on Prospect Street
Four Arrested in Holyoke After Police Recover Two Guns in Sergeant Street Drug Investigation
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Holyoke Police Department Holyoke - Investigators arrested four people Thursday morning and recovered two firearms during a monthlong investigation into suspected drug sales near 164 Sergeant Street, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan said. Detectives watching the building that morning reported seeing what they believed were drug sales involving Jaisiel … Continue reading Four Arrested in Holyoke After Police Recover Two Guns in Sergeant Street Drug Investigation
Tewsbury Man, 18, Faces Three Gun Charges After Search of Grasshopper Lane Home
By: Laura Soukkavong - Tewksbury - Police arrest Trenton Touch, 18, after officers found a revolver-style handgun and ammunition during a search of his Grasshopper Lane home on Monday, Oct. 26, according to Tewksbury Police Chief Ryan M. Columbus. Tewksbury officers and other law enforcement personnel served a search warrant at the home around 6 … Continue reading Tewsbury Man, 18, Faces Three Gun Charges After Search of Grasshopper Lane Home
Studs & Duds: Patriots Comeback, Red Sox Gold Glove History, NFL Collapses and College Football Upsets Define Wild Sports Weekend
By Tiffany Williams - Some athletes delivered performances that demanded attention. Others watched their teams collapse when victory appeared within reach. And some teams were simply outplayed from the opening minutes. Welcome to Studs & Duds, where impressive statistics do not automatically guarantee praise, winning does not excuse poor execution, and losing does not erase … Continue reading Studs & Duds: Patriots Comeback, Red Sox Gold Glove History, NFL Collapses and College Football Upsets Define Wild Sports Weekend
CAA Football Announces Week 9 Award Winners as Monmouth, UAlbany, North Carolina A&T, Sacred Heart and Towson Earn Honors
By Tiffany Williams - Elijah Jennings takes Offensive Player of the Week honors, while Tyrek Brown and Shawan Lewis share the conference's top defensive award. The Coastal Athletic Association announced its Week 9 football award winners Monday, November 2, recognizing five players whose performances helped their teams secure victories during Saturday's conference action. Monmouth sophomore … Continue reading CAA Football Announces Week 9 Award Winners as Monmouth, UAlbany, North Carolina A&T, Sacred Heart and Towson Earn Honors
One Person Dies in Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Rockland Fire & Emergency Services Rockland - One adult died in a house fire on Centre Avenue early this morning, despite firefighters' efforts to reach a resident reported to be inside. Crews were called to the area at 3:37 a.m. after a report of soke. Rockland police soon confirmed … Continue reading One Person Dies in Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
Studs & Duds: CAA Week 9 Delivers Heroes, Heartbreak and Fourth-Quarter Disasters
By Tiffany Williams - Some players rise when everything is falling apart. Others deliver spectacular performances only to watch their teams lose. And sometimes, the biggest disappointment isn't an individual player. It's an entire unit that cannot finish the job. Week 9 of Coastal Athletic Association football had all three. Sacred Heart erased an 18-point … Continue reading Studs & Duds: CAA Week 9 Delivers Heroes, Heartbreak and Fourth-Quarter Disasters
CAA Football Week 9: Sacred Heart Stuns Stony Brook With Nine Seconds Left, UAlbany Knocks Off Campbell and Rhode Island Survives Overtime Thriller
By Tiffany Williams - The Coastal Athletic Association football schedule delivered a dramatic Halloween Saturday, with a stunning fourth-quarter comeback, an overtime escape, a high-scoring showdown and a series of performances that could have major implications for the conference race. Sacred Heart produced the afternoon's most remarkable finish, scoring 19 unanswered fourth-quarter points to defeat … Continue reading CAA Football Week 9: Sacred Heart Stuns Stony Brook With Nine Seconds Left, UAlbany Knocks Off Campbell and Rhode Island Survives Overtime Thriller
Sports Insider Daily: Red Sox Make Gold Glove History, Patriots Stage Dramatic Comeback, Celtics Win as NFL and College Football Deliver Stunning Weekend
By Tiffany Williams - BOSTON — Three Gold Gloves for the Boston Red Sox. A dramatic second-half comeback by the New England Patriots. Another road victory for the Boston Celtics. An overtime thriller for the Bruins. And across the country, a weekend of stunning NFL results, college football upsets and remarkable individual performances. The opening … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Red Sox Make Gold Glove History, Patriots Stage Dramatic Comeback, Celtics Win as NFL and College Football Deliver Stunning Weekend
Bourne Nursing Facility Resident Airlifted After Apparent Stab Wound
By: Laura Soukkavong - Bourne - A 76-year-old man was in critical condition Sunday after suffering an apparent stab wound at the Bourne nursing facility where he lives, according to police. Police officers and firefighters responded to the facility shortly before 8 a.am. on Nov. 1. The resident's injuries were life-threatening, and a medical helicopter … Continue reading Bourne Nursing Facility Resident Airlifted After Apparent Stab Wound
Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 in Wild MetLife Stadium Showdown as New York Squanders Explosive Offensive Performance
By Tiffany Williams - EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets scored on their first six possessions. They controlled the first half, unleashed an explosive rushing attack and watched Geno Smith deliver one of the offense's most productive performances of the season. And somehow, they still lost. The Las Vegas Raiders erased a nine-point … Continue reading Raiders Rally Past Jets 38-33 in Wild MetLife Stadium Showdown as New York Squanders Explosive Offensive Performance
Steelers Crush Browns 27-6 as Jaylen Warren Runs Wild, Pittsburgh Defense Records Eight Sacks in AFC North Showdown
By Tiffany Williams - PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers did not need Aaron Rodgers to throw three touchdown passes. They did not need a spectacular fourth-quarter comeback. They did not even need their offense to play its best football. They needed a running game that could punish Cleveland, a defensive front that could terrorize Deshaun … Continue reading Steelers Crush Browns 27-6 as Jaylen Warren Runs Wild, Pittsburgh Defense Records Eight Sacks in AFC North Showdown
Fitness Focus: How to Start Exercising When You Have Been Inactive
Starting to exercise after a long period of inactivity can feel intimidating. You may remember what you used to be able to do, compare yourself with people who have been exercising for years, or assume that getting back into shape requires immediately committing to long workouts several days a week. It does not. The most … Continue reading Fitness Focus: How to Start Exercising When You Have Been Inactive
Lawrence Police Join Survivors and Families at Annual Break the Silence Walk
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Lawrence Police Department Lawrence - Lawrence police officers joined survivors of domestic violence, their families and local advocates for the annual Break the Silence Walk. The event gave neighbors a way to show their support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In a statement about the walk, the Lawrence Police … Continue reading Lawrence Police Join Survivors and Families at Annual Break the Silence Walk
Patriots Storm Back From 10-Point Deficit to Beat Dolphins 24-19 as Drake Maye Delivers Another Statement Performance
By Tiffany Williams - MIAMI — Down 10 points at halftime, battling relentless rain, a depleted receiving corps and a Miami Dolphins team determined to pull off an AFC East upset, the New England Patriots found themselves facing the kind of test that can expose a football team's weaknesses or reveal its character. On Sunday … Continue reading Patriots Storm Back From 10-Point Deficit to Beat Dolphins 24-19 as Drake Maye Delivers Another Statement Performance
Springfield Woman Dies After Oswego Street Apartment Fire
By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Springfield Fire & Emergency Services Springfield - A woman rescued from her fourth-floor apartment during a fire Friday morning died of her injuries over the weekend, fire and law enforcement officials said. An alarm brought Springfield firefighters to 75 Oswego Street shortly before 6 a.m. Inside the apartment, crews found … Continue reading Springfield Woman Dies After Oswego Street Apartment Fire
NEW INFORMATION: Worcester Police Confirm Patient Was Driving Stolen Ambulance in West Boylston Crash
By Tiffany Williams - A patient stole a Coastal ambulance from 100 Century Drive in Worcester on Sunday night and crashed it in neighboring West Boylston, a Worcester Police Department spokesperson confirmed to NewsTalk New England. The patient, who was driving, was taken to a nearby hospital under the most serious injury classification. Worcester police … Continue reading NEW INFORMATION: Worcester Police Confirm Patient Was Driving Stolen Ambulance in West Boylston Crash
Stolen Ambulance Crashes in West Boylston, Injuring Driver
By Tiffany Williams - Photo Credit: DeJaune Jones The person who stole an ambulance was injured Sunday night when it struck a large construction container in a West Boylston industrial park. The crash happened after 10 p.m. on Century Drive near the Worcester city line. Massachusetts State Police reported serious injuries in the crash. It … Continue reading Stolen Ambulance Crashes in West Boylston, Injuring Driver
Worcester County Drive Delivers Hundreds of New Jackets to Local NonProfits
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Worcester County Sheriff's Department Several nonprofits in Southern Worcester County received hundreds of new winter jackets last week as the Worcester County Sheriff's Office and The Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff's Association made the final stops on their scheduled coat drive route. The two groups said they have delivered … Continue reading Worcester County Drive Delivers Hundreds of New Jackets to Local NonProfits
200 Massachusetts Hazmat Technicians to Receive Personal Radiation Detectors
By: Laura Soukkavong - Stow - A call about chemicals at a Lexington home earlier this year turned out involved a hazard local firefighter hadn't excepted. A chemist had died and left behind a collection of chemicals. When firefighters asked the state Hazmat Division for help, technicians checked the property with radiation meters and found … Continue reading 200 Massachusetts Hazmat Technicians to Receive Personal Radiation Detectors
Political Pulse: Judge Dismisses Alaska Election Lawsuit as Michigan Democrat Endorses Republican for Senate
By Tiffany Williams - Two days before the November 3 midterms, a federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit in Alaska, and a Michigan Democrat who narrowly lost her Senate primary endorsed the Republican who could defeat her party’s nominee. More than 52 million votes had already been cast as President Donald Trump turned his … Continue reading Political Pulse: Judge Dismisses Alaska Election Lawsuit as Michigan Democrat Endorses Republican for Senate
Morning Brief: Deadly Danbury Fire, Fatal Route 15 Crash and a Strike Deadline for Brigham Nurses
By Tiffany Williams - One Person and a Dog Die in Danbury Apartment Fire One person and a dog died Sunday in a fire at a Kohanza Street apartment complex in Danbury. Crews were called around 1 p.m. and learned on the way that two people were reportedly trapped on the second floor. A passing … Continue reading Morning Brief: Deadly Danbury Fire, Fatal Route 15 Crash and a Strike Deadline for Brigham Nurses
Driver Unhurt After Rollover on Howard Street
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Northborough Fire Department Northborough - A driver got out of their vehicle unharmed after it rolled over and came to rest in the woods along Howard Street. Emergency crews responded to the 400 block around 1:30 a.m. By the time they arrived, the driver had already made it out. … Continue reading Driver Unhurt After Rollover on Howard Street
Thank-You to the People Behind the Massachusetts State Police Uniform
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Massachusetts State Police For a driver stranded along a Massachusetts highway, the sight of a cruiser pulling in behind them can bring a sense of relief. What they may remember afterward is the first thing the trooper asked: Were they hurt? Did they have someone they could call? Those … Continue reading Thank-You to the People Behind the Massachusetts State Police Uniform
Roxbury teen arrested after police find loaded handgun during Dorchester traffic stop
By: Laura Soukkavong - Dorchester - A 17-year-old from Roxbury was arrested early Saturday, Oct. 31, after Boston Police said they found a loaded handgun beneath the driver's sea during a traffic stop in Dorchester. The teen was a passenger in the rear seat behind the driver. According to police, District B-2 officers were patrolling … Continue reading Roxbury teen arrested after police find loaded handgun during Dorchester traffic stop
Copper the Comfort Dog Joins Boston Police for a Visit to Children’s Happy Day School
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Boston Police Department Boston - Students at Children's Happy Day School had a chance to ask Boston Police officers about their work and meet Copper, the department's comfort dog, during a visit for Community Helpers Month. Officers from District E-5 and the Bureau of Community Engagement talked with the … Continue reading Copper the Comfort Dog Joins Boston Police for a Visit to Children’s Happy Day School
Worcester Police Join Canterbury Candy Trail at Canterbury Street School
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: Worcester Police Department Worcester - Students and families at Canterbury Street School enjoyed a little extra Halloween fun yesterday during the school's indoor Canterbury Candy Trail, featuring a special visit from Worcester Police Officer Lookwhy. Officer Lookwhy joined Notre Dame Academy students for the community event, creating an opportunity … Continue reading Worcester Police Join Canterbury Candy Trail at Canterbury Street School
Complete Security & Technology Solutions, Inc. Connects with Leominster Community
By: Laura Soukkavong - Photo Credit: DeJuane Jones Leominster - Officers from Complete Security & Technology Solutions, Inc. joined residents and families for a Trunk or Treat celebration at a client property in Leominster on Thursday, Oct. 29. The event featured decorated vehicles, Halloween costumes, and candy for children. CSTS officers contributed decorations and treats, … Continue reading Complete Security & Technology Solutions, Inc. Connects with Leominster Community
Real Talk: Saying What You Need Clearly
By Tiffany Williams - Many people become skilled at explaining what they do not want while struggling to say what they actually need. They hint, wait for someone to notice or hope that a familiar person will understand without being told. That approach can lead to disappointment. Even people who care deeply about us cannot … Continue reading Real Talk: Saying What You Need Clearly
Everyday Style For Women: Why Simple Outfits Often Look the Most Polished
A polished outfit does not need to contain a dozen interesting pieces. In fact, some of the strongest everyday looks are built from very simple combinations. The difference is usually in the details. Fit, proportion, condition, coordination, and confidence can make basic clothing look intentional. Start with fit. A simple top and pair of trousers … Continue reading Everyday Style For Women: Why Simple Outfits Often Look the Most Polished
Everyday Essentials: Why Sleep Is an Everyday Essential
Sleep is easy to treat as negotiable. When work runs late, the house needs attention, entertainment is finally available, or tomorrow's responsibilities feel urgent, bedtime is often the first thing pushed aside. But sleep is not leftover time. It is a basic biological need that supports how the body and brain function every day. Most … Continue reading Everyday Essentials: Why Sleep Is an Everyday Essential
Simplify Your Day: Why Small Habits Make Life Easier
Life is rarely made easier by one enormous burst of organization. More often, it becomes easier because small actions are repeated until they no longer require much thought. That is the quiet power of habits. They reduce the number of times you have to start from zero. Consider something as simple as putting your keys … Continue reading Simplify Your Day: Why Small Habits Make Life Easier
Purpose & Perspective: What Forgiveness Really Frees You From
Forgiveness is one of those words people use easily until the hurt is personal. It sounds noble when discussed in theory and much more complicated when someone has betrayed your trust, wounded your family, humiliated you, or changed your life in a way you never asked for. The pressure to forgive quickly can make the … Continue reading Purpose & Perspective: What Forgiveness Really Frees You From
SELF CARE TODAY: Take 10 Minutes Today and Reset Your Mind
Ten minutes can feel insignificant when the day is already overloaded. It is easy to believe that real rest requires an entire afternoon, a vacation, or a perfectly quiet environment that never seems to arrive. But a mental reset does not have to solve everything. Sometimes the purpose of ten minutes is simply to interrupt … Continue reading SELF CARE TODAY: Take 10 Minutes Today and Reset Your Mind
Stolen Car, Near Collision and Foot Chase Lead to Arrest of Wanted Milford, Massachusetts Man
MILFORD, Mass. — A 49-year-old Milford man already wanted on a probation violation connected to an indecent assault and battery case found himself in even deeper legal trouble Tuesday night after police say he was caught driving a stolen vehicle, nearly collided with another car and then took off running from an officer outside a … Continue reading Stolen Car, Near Collision and Foot Chase Lead to Arrest of Wanted Milford, Massachusetts Man
Sports Insider Daily: Brewers Rule Baseball, Packers Survive Panthers, Bruins Get Embarrassed and College Soccer Delivers Major Upsets
By Tiffany Williams - The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions. The Green Bay Packers escaped with another victory. The Boston Bruins got knocked around in St. Louis. And across the sports world, Thursday delivered everything from overtime thrillers to embarrassing blowouts and nationally ranked college soccer programs getting a harsh dose of reality. There … Continue reading Sports Insider Daily: Brewers Rule Baseball, Packers Survive Panthers, Bruins Get Embarrassed and College Soccer Delivers Major Upsets