Accused Winthrop Gunman: 'Racism Is Healthy And Natural'

Authorities released journals they say were written by Nathan Allen less than 48 hours before he fatally shot two people last month.

Ex-Duxbury Coach Lied About Relationship With Teacher

In a 30-page report from Duxbury Schools, a lawyer found that John Blake is not a credible source of information.

Police Investigate Report Of A Person Struck By A Train In Lowell

The MBTA closed the Lowell Line Wednesday afternoon to allow police to investigate a report of a person being struck by a train.

MA State Police Credits K-9 With Finding Man Who Fled From Cops

A State Police K-9 is being credited with finding a man who refused to pull over during an attempted stop Monday morning.

Police, DA Trying To Identify 11 Suspects In I-95 Standoff

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said she expects all 11 suspects to be arraigned Tuesday on multiple firearms charges.

Driver Who Hit MA State Trooper Caught With Child Rape Suspect

The man who hit and injured a Massachusetts State Trooper in Revere over the weekend has been caught in Maine with a child rape suspect.

Duxbury Teen Charged With Murdering His Father Held Without Bail

Jack Callahan allegedly began submerging his father underwater, claiming he was "baptizing" him after seeing the "demon" in his eyes: DA.

Woman Sues Six Flags After Slipping On Goose Poop, Breaking Ankle

A Six Flags employee directed the woman to a shortcut. That's when she encountered a small hill covered in "geese feces," the suit says.

16-Year-Old Juvenile Arrested In New Bedford Park Shootings

Detectives have tied the 16-year-old to two recent playground shootings.

Duxbury Teen Charged With Murder After Father Pulled From Pond

Jack Callahan reported his father, Scott, missing overnight. Scott was later pulled from Island Creek Pond and Jack is charged with murder.

Winthrop Shooting Victims ID'd, Hate Rhetoric Tied To Gunman: DA

Suspected gunman Nathan Allen "wrote about the superiority of the white race," Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said.

3 Dead In Winthrop Shooting, Including Suspected Gunman

State Police said the gunman stole a semi-truck, crashed it into a building and shot two bystanders while trying to escape on foot.

Two Teens Charged With Murder Of Dracut 20-Year-Old

The Middlesex DA announces that two teenagers have been charged with murdering Adrian Kimborowicz, who was shot to death last September.

Man Set To Be Arraigned After Armed Robbery At Haverhill Pot Shop

This is Haverhill's first cannabis store robbery since retail stores opened for business in May 2020.

MA Men Plead Guilty In Japan, Accused In Nissan Exec's Escape

Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, were accused of helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan while facing charges of financial misconduct.

Child Dies After Being Pulled From Lake Gardner In Amesbury

Paramedics performed CPR on the child and they were rushed to Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport, then transferred to a Boston hospital.

Brush Fires Reported Across MA, RI Amid Dry, Warm Conditions

Brush fires were reported from Cape Cod to the Pioneer Valley.

Police Department Apologizes For Sharing Anti-George Floyd Post

The Fall River Police Department in Massachusetts said the post was incorrectly shared on the agency’s Facebook page.

Feds Charging Maine Man In Burning Of Black Church In MA

Dushko Vulchev, of Houlton, Maine, had previously used racist language, according to federal investigators.

Man In Library Killing Found Not Guilty By Insanity: Patch PM

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White Drivers Punished Less Under MA Distracted Driving Law

A year after the state's new hands-free law went into effect, data shows Black, Asian and Hispanic drivers get ticketed more.

Ex-FBI Agent Who Worked With Bulger Seeks Release From Prison

The Florida Commission on Offender Review will hear John "Zip" Connolly's request Wednesday.

Court Won't Delay Extradition Of 2 MA Men Nabbed In Escape Plot

A U.S. appeals court rejected an emergency petition to halt Michael and Peter Taylor's extradition.

Search Continues For MA Boy, 11, Missing For 4 Days

Aiden Blanchard was last seen Friday morning near a boat launch along the Connecticut River in Chicopee.

Hate Group Activity Declines In Massachusetts in 2020

The Southern Poverty Law Center’s new “hate map” shows where hate and extremist groups, such as Patriot Front, are active in Massachusetts.

CVS Health Enhances Prescription Drug Security & Disposal in MA

Completes Installation of Time Delay Safe Technology in All 446 CVS Pharmacy Locations As Part of Effort to Help Reduce Robbery Incidents

Child Pulled From River Dies, Search Resumes For Second

The children, who had gone to play in the woods in Chicopee, were reported missing at about 1 p.m. Saturday.

Police Officer Shoots Wife On Christmas Eve, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: One girl's holiday wish for a service dog; ​Embattled mayor won't resign, 'running' again; Father, son die in Christmas fire; More.

FedEx Truck Rolls Over, Spills Packages On I-95: Patch PM

Also: Spacey breaks silence with bizarre video in "House of Cards" character; Columbia Gas, officials in dispute over repairs; More.

$474K Bill Follows Stroke Victim's Medical Flight​: Patch PM

Also: Earthquake rumbles in Massachusetts; Chinese infiltrating MBTA via new trains?; 7th OUI charge for man who almost hit cruiser; More

Community Helps Parker Get His Voice Back: Patch PM

Also: Former Revere Beach staple gets new home, moving north; Man charged with killing estranged wife held on bail; More.

Mother Gunned Down In Driveway By Estranged Husband: DA|Patch PM

Also: Woman sues Trader Joe's for cereal trickery; Red Sox plan to open theater next to Fenway; More.

IKEA Manager, Employees Busted In $65K Scam, Police Say: Patch PM

Also: State transportation head wants $1 billion replacement of Cape bridges; Two more pot shops could be operational by weekend​; More.

Young Lives Lost | Raffle Out Of Control | DCF Kid Mix-Up: Latest

Here is the latest on the top stories from across the Massachusetts Patch network this week.

Prosecutors Tried To Keep Driver In Crash Off Road​: Patch PM

Also: Appeals court overturns Feeley decision on sex offender; Beaver blowback: City regrets 'Demise Of The Beavers'; More.

200 Gallons Of Gas Spill In Fatal Crash, Closes Highway: Patch AM

Also: GoFundMe for family who lost young daughters in Revere crash; Red Sox fireballer reaches deal with LA Dodgers; More.

Ice Rescue Attempt Fails For 3 Deer Who Fell Through: Patch PM

Also: Endangered whales return to Cape Cod Bay; How to buy marijuana (legally) in Salem​; Democrat may challenge Moulton in 2020​; More.

Meet The Bear With His Own Twitter Account: Patch PM

Also: infant girl in Revere crash dies; third-grader dances in Boston Ballet's "Nutcracker," and Brookline grad wins on "Millionaire."

Woman Fabulously Fools Package Thief With Glitter Bomb: Patch PM

Also: Commuter rail collides with car on Lincoln tracks​; Hero students stop school bus when driver collapses​; More.

Mayor's SUV Torched, $5K Reward Offered: Patch PM

Also: Friendly's closes two locations in Mass.; Middle school student slashed with knife during fight; Driver in I-495 crash critical; More.