2 found dead in Lawrence after apparent murder-suicide, DA says
Local News The 32-year-old man and 30-year-old woman were in a long-term dating relationship, the DA said. By Molly Farrar January 4, 2026 | 6:50 PM Less than a minute…
Rubio says US won’t govern Venezuela
Politics Rubio's statements on TV talk shows seemed designed to temper concerns about whether the assertive American action to achieve regime change might again produce a prolonged foreign intervention or…
Can Patriots lock up top-2 seed?
New England Patriots A win would secure at least the No. 2 seed in the AFC for New England. Drake Maye and the Patriots are looking for their second win…
Pedestrian killed in New Bedford, marking second fatal incident in two days
Local News The recent pedestrian deaths have prompted New Bedford police to begin an “enhanced” roadway safety initiative. A recent string of pedestrian deaths in New Bedford has prompted law…
Whitman-Hanson superintendent resigns amid backlash over job cuts
Education The superintendent of the regional school district announced in November that 23 staff members would be let go due to a budget deficit. The superintendent of Whitman-Hanson Regional School…
What we know about the U.S. operation in Venezuela
World News U.S. forces carried out an audacious raid on the country’s capital, seizing President Nicolás Maduro. President Trump said the United States now intends to “run” Venezuela. Venezuelans in…
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
World News The legal authority for the strike — and whether Trump consulted Congress beforehand — was not immediately clear. Pedestrians run after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in…
Victims of Central Mass. crash IDed as 19- and 20-year-old men
Local News The two young men, one from Gardner and the other from Winchendon, died in a crash the day after Christmas. Authorities have identified the two people killed in an…
3 arrested in child sex sting, including Framingham official
Local News A Framingham Planning Board vice chair has stepped down following his arrest in a child sex sting operation. A Framingham city official is one of three Massachusetts men…
26 good things about 2025 in the sports media scene
Sports News National and local people, places, and things that were enjoyed or appreciated from the past year on the sports media beat. Longtime Celtics sideline reporter Abby Chin is…