Gannett closing local newsrooms in latest cost-cutting measure

Six of Gannett’s Massachusetts newspapers — including the Patriot Ledger and the Brockton Enterprise — have ditched the newsroom as the industry moves toward remote work. The post Gannett closing local newsrooms in latest cost-cutting measure appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Melrose fire chief on leave amid investigation

Chief Edward Collina is facing an investigation into “an alleged violation of City policy.” The post Melrose fire chief on leave amid investigation appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Judge: Preserving public trust trumps free speech rights in case of Cambridge cop’s George Floyd comments

A police officer’s comments on social media disparaging George Flyod can be punished by the Cambridge Police Department, according to a district court judge. In a recent 33-page ruling, the […] The post Judge: Preserving public trust trumps free speech rights in case of Cambridge cop’s George Floyd comments appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured…

The Hockey East tournament semifinals are set. See which four teams advanced to TD Garden.

The men’s Hockey East tournament has been a high-scoring, high-flying affair. The winner of the tournament gets an automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs, but expect both Boston College and […] The post The Hockey East tournament semifinals are set. See which four teams advanced to TD Garden. appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags:…

Henrietta the turkey is dead, and it’s our fault

Her presence at the stop was first noted and posted about by Andover Animal Control on Facebook Jan. 18.  The post Henrietta the turkey is dead, and it’s our fault appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Healey: Alleged migrant shelter rapist was here via federal program

Gov. Maura Healey said a Haitian migrant accused of raping a 15-year-old girl was thoroughly vetted before entering Massachusetts. The post Healey: Alleged migrant shelter rapist was here via federal program appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Sam Adams brewer has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free.

Boston Beer Co. requires workers to sign noncompete agreements, which former employees say stifle their ability to make a living. The post Sam Adams brewer has long kept former employees on a tight leash. Now some are suing to break free. appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

22 artifacts looted after the Battle of Okinawa returned to Japan by Mass. family

The artworks, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, represent a significant piece of Okinawan history. The post 22 artifacts looted after the Battle of Okinawa returned to Japan by Mass. family appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

WBZ anchor Liam Martin announces he’s stepping away from TV news

His days of regular 2 a.m. wake ups now behind him, Martin joked, “I’m gonna take a hammer to the alarm clock, that’ll be the first thing I do.” The post WBZ anchor Liam Martin announces he’s stepping away from TV news appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution…

28-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Revere

The woman was walking near Squire Road in Revere on Sunday morning when she was struck. The post 28-year-old woman dies after being hit by car in Revere appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters

Bipartisan efforts in Congress have sought to regulate AI in political campaigns, but no federal legislation has passed. The post The League of Women Voters is suing those involved in robocalls sent to New Hampshire voters appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Burglars made off with lottery tickets on the North Shore. But can they use them?

Anyone looking to win big off a stolen lottery ticket is in for a rude awakening. The post Burglars made off with lottery tickets on the North Shore. But can they use them? appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

State Police investigating detective in Karen Read murder case

Karen Read’s lawyers have questioned the trooper’s credibility, alleging undisclosed ties to witnesses. State Police did not say whether the internal affairs investigation is linked to Read’s case.  The post State Police investigating detective in Karen Read murder case appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

In Lowell, a literary and creative community gathers at Lala Books

Laura Lamarre Anderson and her husband were frustrated by the lack of bookstores in Lowell. So they opened one. The post In Lowell, a literary and creative community gathers at Lala Books appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Mass. Pike overhaul project wins $335 million in federal funding

The Allston Multimodal Project, to replace the viaduct and straighten I-90, will cost almost $2 billion. The post Mass. Pike overhaul project wins $335 million in federal funding appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Mount Washington sees 150 mph wind gusts, highest of this winter

High winds battered the summit on Monday. The post Mount Washington sees 150 mph wind gusts, highest of this winter appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

25% of Greater Boston’s young people plan to leave in next 5 years, new survey finds

“Our young residents are not only the future of the workforce, but also our current leaders and champions of our small businesses, downtowns, and workplaces.” The post 25% of Greater Boston’s young people plan to leave in next 5 years, new survey finds appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release…

Readers agree with no on-street dining in the North End this summer. Here’s why.

“It’s a space and density issue, which means it’s ultimately a safety issue. It’s not discrimination.” The post Readers agree with no on-street dining in the North End this summer. Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Suspect at large, another in custody after shot fired incident at Springfield high school

No one was injured in the Monday afternoon incident, police said. The post Suspect at large, another in custody after shot fired incident at Springfield high school appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Reward doubles for man wanted for Worcester murder of mother and daughter

Authorities are now offering up to $10,000 for any information regarding 27-year-old Dejan Dante Belnavis. The post Reward doubles for man wanted for Worcester murder of mother and daughter appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Streets closed when high tide causes more flooding in Hampton

The popular beach town was forced to close several streets after coastal neighborhoods were flooded with seawater for the second time in as many months. The post Streets closed when high tide causes more flooding in Hampton appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

Hopedale boy dies after high-speed crash in Maine

The crash occurred in Rumford, Maine. Three other people were seriously injured. Police believe that alcohol was a “contributing factor.” The post Hopedale boy dies after high-speed crash in Maine appeared first on Boston.com. Top Featured Tags: – Massachusetts News Press Release Distribution Service

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