By Tiffany Williams - Shawn Oliver’s suspended campaign has drawn attention to the Massachusetts lieutenant governor’s race, but the consequences of his arrest extend beyond the November ballot. The New Bedford city councilor also works as a Massachusetts correction officer, leaving his political standing, criminal case, and employment subject to separate decisions. Oliver pleaded not … Continue reading Shawn Oliver Faces Questions About His Political Future and Correction Officer Career
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Shawn Oliver’s OUI Case Throws Massachusetts GOP Ticket Into Turmoil Days Before Election
By Tiffany Williams - Shawn Oliver has suspended his campaign, but Massachusetts Republicans cannot suspend the consequences. With 15 days until the November 3 election, their nominee for lieutenant governor faces criminal charges, remains on the ballot, and retains a potential route into an office his own running mate wants him to surrender. Republican gubernatorial … Continue reading Shawn Oliver’s OUI Case Throws Massachusetts GOP Ticket Into Turmoil Days Before Election
Massachusetts Voters Deserve Clear Answers in the Final Stretch of the Governor’s Race
By Tiffany Williams - With just over two weeks remaining before the November 3 election, the Massachusetts governor’s race is entering the period when promises deserve their closest examination. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are seeking another four years, while Republican challenger Mike Minogue is asking voters to choose a different direction. … Continue reading Massachusetts Voters Deserve Clear Answers in the Final Stretch of the Governor’s Race
Mike Minogue Faces Political Crisis as Shawn Oliver Controversy Rocks Republican Ticket
By Tiffany Williams - Shawn Oliver’s campaign suspension has created a political crisis for the Republican ticket with just 15 days remaining before the November 3 election. For Mike Minogue, the immediate challenge is keeping his campaign against Governor Maura Healey from being overtaken by questions about his running mate’s arrest and whether Oliver would … Continue reading Mike Minogue Faces Political Crisis as Shawn Oliver Controversy Rocks Republican Ticket
Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver Arrested After SUV Overturns, Five Parked Vehicles Struck
By Tiffany Williams - NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — A late-night crash has thrown Massachusetts' Republican race for governor into turmoil, with lieutenant governor candidate Shawn Oliver facing drunken driving charges after police said his SUV overturned and struck five parked vehicles in New Bedford. His running mate is now publicly demanding that he suspend his … Continue reading Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver Arrested After SUV Overturns, Five Parked Vehicles Struck
Eight DUI Arrests Across Vermont in Weekend Traffic Stops and Crashes, One Crash Leaves Passenger Injured
By Tiffany Williams - VERMONT — Eight drivers were arrested on suspicion of impaired driving in separate incidents across Vermont between October 16 and October 18, including two single-vehicle crashes and a third crash on Interstate 91 that left an occupant injured and sent the driver to court on multiple charges. The Vermont State Police … Continue reading Eight DUI Arrests Across Vermont in Weekend Traffic Stops and Crashes, One Crash Leaves Passenger Injured
Banana Ball Coming to Worcester and Portland in 2027 as Ticket Lottery Opens
By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Banana Ball Championship League) WORCESTER, Mass. — Baseball's traveling spectacle is headed to two New England ballparks in 2027, bringing its two-hour games, unconventional rules and on-field entertainment to Worcester and Portland. But fans hoping to get inside will have to act months before the first pitch. Banana Ball … Continue reading Banana Ball Coming to Worcester and Portland in 2027 as Ticket Lottery Opens
John Deaton’s Fight Beyond Poverty: A Marine’s Defense of Others and a Challenge to Washington
By Tiffany Williams - Long before John Deaton asked Massachusetts voters to send him to the United States Senate, his mother was trying to keep six children fed. Alice had a sixth-grade education, an absent partner and a family dependent on welfare and food stamps. In Deaton’s telling, the struggle was immediate and relentless, measured … Continue reading John Deaton’s Fight Beyond Poverty: A Marine’s Defense of Others and a Challenge to Washington
Cooking with Tiffany: Getting Your Ingredients Ready Before Cooking
By Tiffany Williams - A good meal often begins before the stove is turned on. Taking a few minutes to prepare ingredients can make cooking smoother, reduce forgotten steps and help you enjoy the process rather than rush through it. Start by reading the recipe from beginning to end. Check the cooking time, equipment and … Continue reading Cooking with Tiffany: Getting Your Ingredients Ready Before Cooking
Auburn Police Welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier From Spencer
By Tiffany Williams - Officer Nicholas Tessier has joined the Auburn Police Department, bringing just over five years of municipal law enforcement experience. The department officially welcomed him Tuesday morning, announcing his move from the Spencer Police Department. Tessier’s background also includes service with the Worcester State Campus Police Department before he began his municipal … Continue reading Auburn Police Welcome Officer Nicholas Tessier From Spencer
Connecticut Awards $10.6 Million to Expand In-District Special Education
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut awarded $10.6 million to 41 school districts to expand special education services within their own schools, according to Governor Ned Lamont’s weekly update. Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker highlighted the initiative during a Wednesday visit to Wheeler Elementary School in Plainville. The High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program aims … Continue reading Connecticut Awards $10.6 Million to Expand In-District Special Education
Connecticut Expands Teacher Residency Initiative Across Public College System
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut’s Excellence in Teacher Residency Project is expanding across the state’s public higher education system. Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Colleges and Universities leaders announced the expansion Friday at Barack H. Obama Magnet University School in New Haven. The multiyear initiative aims to strengthen teacher preparation and address workforce challenges. … Continue reading Connecticut Expands Teacher Residency Initiative Across Public College System
Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut launched a new tourism trail highlighting local restaurants and chefs featured on national food television programs. Governor Ned Lamont and state tourism officials introduced the TV-to-Table Trail Monday, according to his weekly update. The trail includes dozens of culinary destinations associated with shows such as Top Chef, Chopped, Beat Bobby … Continue reading Connecticut Launches TV-to-Table Trail Featuring Restaurants Seen on National Shows
Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
By Tiffany Williams - Connecticut is preparing an outreach effort to help HUSKY D recipients remain enrolled ahead of federal Medicaid rule changes scheduled for January 1, 2027. Governor Ned Lamont joined Stamford Hospital officials Monday to describe the state’s plans, according to his weekly update. HUSKY D provides health coverage to low-income adults ages … Continue reading Connecticut Plans Outreach to Help HUSKY D Recipients Maintain Coverage
Albany Man Pleads Guilty After Eight Cocaine Transactions
By Tiffany Williams - Kymere Thomas, 28, of Albany, pleaded guilty October 5 to distributing crack cocaine, federal prosecutors announced Friday. His sentencing is scheduled for January 27, 2027. Authorities said Thomas sold more than 50 grams of cocaine and more than 580 grams of crack cocaine in eight transactions between March and August 2025. … Continue reading Albany Man Pleads Guilty After Eight Cocaine Transactions
Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19
By Tiffany Williams - Drivers using Interstate 95 in Bangor should prepare for changing southbound lane and ramp closures October 16 through October 19 as crews move traffic onto a new bridge over Broadway. MaineDOT announced the work Friday as part of the ongoing bridge replacement project at Exit 185. The work includes shoulder reconstruction, … Continue reading Bangor I-95 Bridge Work Will Bring Lane and Ramp Closures October 16–19
Boston EMS Welcomes 20 New EMTs and Recognizes 12 Promotions
By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Mike Mejia) Boston Emergency Medical Services welcomed 20 new EMTs and recognized 12 promotions during a Friday ceremony at Faneuil Hall. Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston EMS and the Boston Public Health Commission to celebrate graduates of the department’s recruit academy. The full-time, paid academy combines classroom instruction with … Continue reading Boston EMS Welcomes 20 New EMTs and Recognizes 12 Promotions
Boston Plans Five Free Link Bus Routes for Early 2027
By Tiffany Williams - Boston plans to launch five free community shuttle routes in early 2027, expanding transportation options in Mattapan, Roxbury, Allston-Brighton, Charlestown and the Lower Mystic, and the South Boston Waterfront. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Link Bus initiative Friday, saying the publicly accessible services will connect neighborhoods with the MBTA and destinations … Continue reading Boston Plans Five Free Link Bus Routes for Early 2027
Boston’s Hub on Wheels Will Return in October 2027 With Car-Free Storrow Drive
By Tiffany Williams - (Photo Credit: Isabel Leon) Boston’s Hub on Wheels bike ride will return October 3, 2027, with a car-free Storrow Drive, routes through city neighborhoods and a festival on City Hall Plaza. Mayor Michelle Wu announced the revival Monday at the city’s Ride & Chill event in Franklin Park. Participants will choose … Continue reading Boston’s Hub on Wheels Will Return in October 2027 With Car-Free Storrow Drive
Bronx Man Gets Six Years After 4.5 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Vehicle
By Tiffany Williams - John Valentin, 49, of the Bronx, was sentenced October 8 to six years in prison for possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. Federal prosecutors in Virginia announced the sentence Friday. Accomack County officers stopped Valentin March 28 for failing to maintain his lane. A drug detection dog alerted officers, who found … Continue reading Bronx Man Gets Six Years After 4.5 Kilograms of Cocaine Found in Vehicle
Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game
By Tiffany Williams - Cage the Elephant will perform at halftime when the New England Patriots face the Detroit Lions in Munich on November 15, according to the NFL’s international entertainment announcement. The game is scheduled for FC Bayern Munich Arena as part of a nine-game international regular-season schedule. The league announced seven headline halftime … Continue reading Cage the Elephant to Play Halftime of Patriots’ Munich Game
Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes
By Tiffany Williams - Campbell and Monmouth moved up in the latest FCS national rankings Monday, while Stony Brook received votes in both major polls following its third consecutive victory. The Coastal Athletic Association announced the updated standings ahead of another weekend of conference play. Campbell, 5-1, rose to No. 16 in the Stats Perform … Continue reading Campbell and Monmouth Climb FCS Rankings as Stony Brook Gains Votes
Canadian Man Gets 33 Months in Grandparent Scam That Targeted Older Americans
By Tiffany Williams - Paul Conneh, 39, of Moncton, New Brunswick, was sentenced October 6 to 33 months in federal prison for participating in a grandparent scam. A Vermont federal judge also ordered $256,000 in restitution. Conneh pleaded guilty in May to wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies. Court records say he recruited people to … Continue reading Canadian Man Gets 33 Months in Grandparent Scam That Targeted Older Americans
Boston Police Arrest 16-Year-Old, Recover Loaded Gun in Roxbury
By Tiffany Williams - Boston police arrested a 16-year-old boy and recovered a loaded handgun near Mount Pleasant and Dudley streets in Roxbury around 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 7. Officers were patrolling the neighborhood after residents and businesses raised concerns about activity near a playground. The Youth Violence Strike Force had increased patrols following numerous … Continue reading Boston Police Arrest 16-Year-Old, Recover Loaded Gun in Roxbury
Boston Police Meet Residents at Gallivan Community Center for Coffee With a Cop
By Tiffany Williams - Boston police officers joined residents at the Gallivan Community Center on Wednesday, October 7, for National Coffee with a Cop Day. Approximately 35 community members attended the morning gathering, which brought officers and neighborhood partners together for informal conversation. Members of the department’s Youth Violence Strike Force met with residents, answered … Continue reading Boston Police Meet Residents at Gallivan Community Center for Coffee With a Cop
Boston Police Say Man Tried to Grab Officers’ Taser and Gun During Arrest
By Tiffany Williams - Boston police arrested Felix Omar David Marrero, 34, Sunday after he allegedly tried to seize an officer’s Taser and firearm during a struggle on Massachusetts Avenue. Officers responded around 7:03 p.m. to a report of people using drugs outside a residence near 690 Massachusetts Avenue. Police said Marrero gave a false … Continue reading Boston Police Say Man Tried to Grab Officers’ Taser and Gun During Arrest
East Providence Bank Employee Gets 30 Months for Stealing From Customer With Dementia
By Tiffany Williams - Carlos Bras, 41, of East Providence, was sentenced October 8 to 30 months in federal prison for stealing from a 78-year-old Santander Bank customer with dementia. He was also ordered to repay $126,000 and serve three years of supervised release. Bras admitted enabling online banking, ordering checks to addresses he controlled … Continue reading East Providence Bank Employee Gets 30 Months for Stealing From Customer With Dementia
Jimmy Ortega Richardson Identified as Dorchester Homicide Victim; Joseph Bailey Charged With Murder
By Tiffany Williams - Boston police identified Jimmy Ortega Richardson, 21, of Dorchester as the man killed in a September 30 shooting near 7 Whitfield Street. In an update released Monday, police said Joseph Bailey, 20, also of Dorchester, had been arraigned on a murder charge. Officers from District B-2 responded around 5:39 p.m. Wednesday, … Continue reading Jimmy Ortega Richardson Identified as Dorchester Homicide Victim; Joseph Bailey Charged With Murder
Jason Wilson Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges After Worcester Investigation
By Tiffany Williams - Jason Wilson, 46, was arrested in West Boylston following an investigation into alleged online exploitation involving a child in Worcester, police said. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant after allegations that Wilson had contacted the child inappropriately. Worcester’s Special Crimes and Cyber Crimes units worked with the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office … Continue reading Jason Wilson Arrested on Child Exploitation Charges After Worcester Investigation
Dow Futures Rise as JPMorgan Misses Earnings Forecast and Oil Climbs
By Tiffany Williams - Wall Street faced a split Tuesday premarket picture as bank earnings arrived and oil prices remained in focus. Dow futures rose 321 points, or 0.62%, to 52,431, while S&P 500 futures fell 7 points to 7,851 and Nasdaq futures dropped 228.50 points to 30,669.75. Monday’s trading also divided the major indexes: … Continue reading Dow Futures Rise as JPMorgan Misses Earnings Forecast and Oil Climbs
Healey and Driscoll Take Reelection Campaign Across Massachusetts
By Tiffany Williams - Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll made campaign stops across Massachusetts over the holiday weekend as voters began returning mail ballots. A Monday campaign release described events in Greater Boston, the South Shore, South Coast, Central Massachusetts and North Shore. Healey joined more than 1,000 union members and family … Continue reading Healey and Driscoll Take Reelection Campaign Across Massachusetts
Four Defendants From New York and Vermont Plead Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
By Tiffany Williams - Four defendants pleaded guilty in a multijurisdictional child exploitation conspiracy, federal prosecutors announced Friday. The case includes Devin LaValley, 38, of Burlington, New York; Melissa McDougal, 30, of Pulaski; Grace Balthazor, 34, of Elmira; and Roxanne Clark, 45, of Bristol, Vermont. LaValley, McDougal and Balthazor admitted conspiring to abuse children and … Continue reading Four Defendants From New York and Vermont Plead Guilty in Child Exploitation Case
Four More Plead Guilty in Gun Trafficking Network From New Hampshire to Canada
By Tiffany Williams - Four additional defendants pleaded guilty in a firearms trafficking conspiracy that moved weapons from New Hampshire into Canada, prosecutors announced Friday. Conrad Oakes, 25; Tayson Terrance, 24; Ranonkwatseronhawi Gibson, 22; and Montana Cook, 27, admitted straw purchasing and trafficking conspiracies. Investigators traced the case to a gun recovered during a Montreal … Continue reading Four More Plead Guilty in Gun Trafficking Network From New Hampshire to Canada
Groton Company Wins Nearly $50 Million Navy Research and Design Contract
By Tiffany Williams - General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences in Groton, Connecticut, received a $49,945,664 Navy engineering and technical design contract, according to an October 9 federal contract announcement. The work supports research, development, prototyping and demonstrations. The contract includes advanced hull treatments, acoustic and non-acoustic signature measurement technology and studies of foreign technologies. Work … Continue reading Groton Company Wins Nearly $50 Million Navy Research and Design Contract
Two Men Plead Guilty in Queens Shooting That Killed 10 Year Old Justin Wallace
By Tiffany Williams - A dispute over a shared driveway ended with gunfire tearing into a Queens home, killing 10-year-old Justin Wallace and seriously injuring another man. Now, Ashram Lochan and Jovan Young have pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the 2021 shooting, with sentencing scheduled for later this month. Lochan, 32, pleaded guilty last … Continue reading Two Men Plead Guilty in Queens Shooting That Killed 10 Year Old Justin Wallace
Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren Lead Top 15 Performers From Five Sunday NFL Games
By Tiffany Williams - Drake Maye shredded the Raiders, Jaylen Warren punished the Colts in two different ways and Parker Washington delivered the touchdowns Jacksonville desperately needed in London. Across the five games covered here, the strongest performances came from quarterbacks who finished possessions, defenders who wrecked them and a kicker who delivered the afternoon’s … Continue reading Drake Maye, Jaylen Warren Lead Top 15 Performers From Five Sunday NFL Games
Drake Maye Torches Raiders for Five Total Touchdowns as Patriots Deliver 45–17 Beatdown
By Tiffany Williams - The Las Vegas Raiders brought a defense to Foxborough. Drake Maye spent Sunday afternoon making it look like a suggestion. The New England quarterback threw four touchdown passes, ran for another score and powered a 45–17 demolition at Gillette Stadium that became more lopsided with nearly every meaningful possession. This was … Continue reading Drake Maye Torches Raiders for Five Total Touchdowns as Patriots Deliver 45–17 Beatdown
Eagles Blow Eight-Second Lead as Cam Little’s 57-Yard Winner Delivers London Gut Punch
By Tiffany Williams - The Philadelphia Eagles had a lead with eight seconds remaining. They still found a way to leave London beaten. Ameer Abdullah ripped off a 53-yard kickoff return, Cam Little drilled a 57-yard field goal as time expired, and the Jacksonville Jaguars stole the final word in a wild 19–17 finish at … Continue reading Eagles Blow Eight-Second Lead as Cam Little’s 57-Yard Winner Delivers London Gut Punch
Braelon Allen Bails Out Jets as Eight-Sack Defense Buries Browns in 17–12 Escape
By Tiffany Williams - The New York Jets spent much of Sunday giving the Cleveland Browns reasons to believe. Braelon Allen finally gave them a reason to leave beaten. His 22-yard touchdown run with 3:01 remaining put New York ahead for good, and an eight-sack defense finished a grinding 17–12 victory at MetLife Stadium. This … Continue reading Braelon Allen Bails Out Jets as Eight-Sack Defense Buries Browns in 17–12 Escape
Jameis Winston’s Three-Touchdown Second Half Still Leaves Giants Stuck in 27–27 Washington Draw
By Tiffany Williams - Jameis Winston threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns. Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely each caught 11 passes. Dru Phillips battered the quarterback with two sacks and four hits. The New York Giants still walked away without a victory, settling for a 27–27 draw against Washington on Sunday. The result was … Continue reading Jameis Winston’s Three-Touchdown Second Half Still Leaves Giants Stuck in 27–27 Washington Draw
Jaylen Warren Blasts Colts With 80-Yard Catch and 50-Yard Run as Steelers Deliver Offensive Hammer
By Tiffany Williams - Jaylen Warren hit the Indianapolis Colts with two plays that turned ordinary field position into disaster. An 80-yard touchdown reception put Pittsburgh ahead in the first quarter, and a 50-yard touchdown run supplied another major blow in the third. The Steelers won at Acrisure Stadium behind a running back who punished … Continue reading Jaylen Warren Blasts Colts With 80-Yard Catch and 50-Yard Run as Steelers Deliver Offensive Hammer
Campbell Joins States Seeking Approval of Generic Drug Price Fixing Settlements
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers accused of participating in a sprawling price manipulation conspiracy. The agreements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma would resolve allegations of artificially inflated prices, reduced … Continue reading Campbell Joins States Seeking Approval of Generic Drug Price Fixing Settlements
Philadelphia Police Ambush Suspect Faces 76 Charges as Prior Criminal Record Emerges
By Tiffany Williams - Eric Lewis, the city employee accused of killing Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber and critically wounding a second officer, is being held without bail as details emerge about his prior criminal record. Court documents show the 35-year-old Philadelphia Water Department employee faces 76 charges stemming from the ambush just after midnight … Continue reading Philadelphia Police Ambush Suspect Faces 76 Charges as Prior Criminal Record Emerges
Massachusetts Announces About $403,500 in Grants to Strengthen Specialty Crop Farms
By Tiffany Williams - Massachusetts is directing about $403,500 in federal grant funding toward projects designed to help specialty crop producers reach customers, improve production and compete in the marketplace. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced six Specialty Crop Block Grant awards supporting work ranging from statewide flower and farmers market promotion to greenhouse tomato research and … Continue reading Massachusetts Announces About $403,500 in Grants to Strengthen Specialty Crop Farms
Brigham Says Nurses Union Withdraws Indefinite Strike Notice as Final Offer Heads to Vote
By Tiffany Williams - Brigham and Women’s Hospital says the Massachusetts Nurses Association has withdrawn its indefinite strike notice and agreed to put the hospital’s final contract offer before its members. The development followed 13 hours of negotiations during the parties’ 27th bargaining session, leaving nurses with a decision on a proposal covering wages, health … Continue reading Brigham Says Nurses Union Withdraws Indefinite Strike Notice as Final Offer Heads to Vote