Today’s news
Domestic assault charges dropped against Patriots star Christian Barmore
The prosecution said the case is no longer viable after receiving new information from the alleged victim.

Man Rescued From Overnight Fire in Waltham
A dog was killed in the two-alarm blaze, for which no cause has been determined.
1 Crew Member Identified In Sinking Of MA Fishing Boat
Search for second fisherman aboard the Yankee Rose called off
Recent news
Mar. 8, 2026
Marlborough Soldier Sgt. Kevin Palardy Dies in Tragic Accident
Community Mourns Army Reservist's Passing
Mar. 6, 2026
Worker falls 20 feet down hotel ventilation shaft in Boston
Emergency crews respond to incident at Omni Parker House hotel
Mar. 6, 2026
Good Samaritan seriously injured helping driver on Route 24
Newlywed Zach Alfi remains hospitalized with multiple injuries after being struck by a vehicle while assisting another driver in Freetown.
Mar. 6, 2026
Man Sentenced for 2022 Taunton Murder
Jerome Fordham pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and firearms charges.
Mar. 5, 2026
Former Boston School Bus Driver Charged in 5-Year-Old's Death
Jean Charles indicted for involuntary manslaughter, reckless motor vehicular homicide, and negligent motor vehicle homicide
Mar. 5, 2026
Former Stoughton Police Officer Charged in Sandra Birchmore Case
Matthew Farwell scheduled to appear in federal court for motion to dismiss hearing
Mar. 5, 2026
Danvers Man Found Dead From Gunshot Wound
Essex DA says the 29-year-old died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot
Mar. 4, 2026
Man Charged in Deadly Brockton Double Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
Davinci Leonard, 23, was arrested in Mexico after nearly a year on the run for the 2025 murders of two teenagers.
Mar. 4, 2026
Police Searching for Suspect in Alleged Assault on Pregnant Woman
Boston authorities seek public's help in identifying individual accused of aggravated assault and battery
Mar. 2, 2026
Man Charged in 1986 Murder of Salem Student Faces Jury
John Carey is accused of killing 20-year-old Claire Gravel, whose body was found in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Mar. 2, 2026
Investigators 'Closer' in Search for Missing Arizona Woman
Family of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, visits tribute outside her home as sheriff expresses optimism
Mar. 1, 2026
Boston Woman Accused of Running Over Ex-Boyfriend's New Girlfriend
Alleged incident occurred minutes after Valentine's Day in Newton, Massachusetts
Feb. 28, 2026
Two arrested in Dorchester shooting
Suspects charged with home invasion, assault and other crimes
Feb. 28, 2026
1 Person Dead After Mission Hill Fire
Crews responded to the two-alarm blaze at 4 Ellingwood Street shortly after 3 p.m.
Feb. 28, 2026
Shooting Suspect Arrested in Springfield
Rhode Island man faces multiple charges in connection with drive-by shooting incident
Feb. 27, 2026
FBI Boston Warns of Violent Extremists Targeting Children
Agents investigating over 350 subjects tied to disturbing online networks exploiting vulnerable youth
Feb. 26, 2026
Teen arrested for assault at Boston MBTA station
Juvenile accused of kicking man into moving train at Back Bay station
Feb. 26, 2026
Mattapan Murder Suspect Demands Transfer to Boston Jail
Defense says the man charged in Tyler Lawrence's killing cannot access digital evidence at the Middleton jail; a transfer hearing is set for Feb. 26.
Feb. 25, 2026
Mother, 2-year-old injured in Taunton house explosion
Authorities investigating cause of blast that destroyed home and displaced three families
Feb. 25, 2026
Explosion and Fire Destroys Taunton Home, Injuring Mother and Child
The three-family home on Plain Street was engulfed in flames, leaving two residents hospitalized with serious injuries.