Massachusetts
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The Boston GlobeMBTA completes infrastructure upgrades on Red and Mattapan lines
Officials announced Tuesday that signal, track, and power work finished during recent service suspensions. The projects covered sections of both lines between Broadway and Ashmont and between Ashmont and Mattapan.
Massachusetts man sentenced to 13 1/2 to 15 years for 2023 restaurant rape
A Barnstable Superior Court jury convicted Elie Jammal of Concord of rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. Judge Michael A. Cahillane imposed the prison term after the July 2023 assault in Sandwich.
theyeshivaworld.comNew York Firm Designs 13,961-Square-Foot House in Wellesley, Massachusetts
New York City-based 1100 Architect completed a residence in Wellesley, Massachusetts, that uses flush-painted wood volumes to reference local clapboard houses. The 13,961-square-foot home sits on a 0.71-acre lot and contains five bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
dailywire.comMassachusetts Legislature Advances Bill Limiting Cooperation with Federal Immigration Authorities
The Massachusetts House and Senate have each passed versions of the PROTECT Act. A conference committee is reconciling differences before the bill reaches the governor.
The Boston GlobeThunderstorms and Heat Expected Across Massachusetts
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday across much of Massachusetts. High temperatures will reach the upper 80s to low 90s before a cold front arrives.
The Boston GlobeMassachusetts Issues Heat Advisory for Most of State Through Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for most of Massachusetts from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday. State agencies opened splash pads early and issued guidance on hydration and outdoor activity.
nypost.comMcDonald's Worker Fired After Video Shows Her Placing Fries in Mouth Then Back in Box
A Massachusetts McDonald's employee was terminated after a video showed her putting French fries in her mouth and returning them to a serving box. Local police and health officials investigated the incident at the Southbridge location.
theconversation.comWebster Man Receives 10 Years for Crystal Methamphetamine Distribution
A Webster man was sentenced on May 8 2026 in federal court in Worcester to 10 years in prison for distributing crystal methamphetamine. The sentence triggers mandatory supervised release and removes the distributor from circulation in a region where federal prosecutors have pursu…
rismedia.comMassachusetts Town's Housing Plan Adds Limited Units
A wealthy Massachusetts town has proposed a housing plan that would add a small number of units over a decade. A resident questioned the plan at a public meeting, citing its limited scope. The article examines the town's approach to state housing requirements.
thenation.comFederal prosecutors file additional charges against Massachusetts state representative
A grand jury in the District of Massachusetts returned a superseding indictment against state Rep. Christopher J. Worrell on new counts tied to an alleged bribery scheme. The charges expand an existing federal case and require Worrell to appear in U.S. District Court to face the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewReports Highlight Welfare Fraud in Massachusetts and Other States
A Washington Examiner article detailed instances of fraud in Massachusetts welfare programs, including food stamps and Medicaid. It cited audits revealing millions in stolen funds and prosecutions by federal authorities. Similar issues were reported in other states, with reforms…