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Weekend weather; Lawrence voter fraud charges; New Turtleboy charges
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Weekend weather; Lawrence voter fraud charges; New Turtleboy charges
An incoming city councilor in Lawrence is now under indictment for voter fraud.
Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect, Fidelina Santiago was indicted on the charges of Illegal Voting.
The Bread and Roses food pantry gave out 140,000 pounds of food last month but it only received 100,000 pounds in donations.
WBZ-TV's Mike Sullivan reports.
Brenna Caisse, a senior at North Andover High School, was killed in an horrific crash on Route 495 in Lawrence late Thursday night.
Nathan Saben, the man accused in a string of armed carjackings and attempted carjackings in Massachusetts and New Hampshire this week, was ordered held on $100,000 bail Friday.
COVID school outbreak; Man accused of killing mother; Truck hits building; NEXT Weather forecast
The Esperanza Academy, an all-girls middle school in Lawrence, moved to remote learning Tuesday because of a rise in COVID cases.
In Lawrence, the Esperanza Academy announced they would be moving to distance learning due to a rise in cases.
Over the weekend small gro ups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on display on billboards throughout the city.
Over the weekend small groups walked the busy streets of Lawrence to observe the artwork on billboards throughout the city.
Police arrested 14-year-old Jobe Santiago and charged him with the Lawrence murder of 19-year-old Angie Aristy.
A 19-year-old woman was found shot and killed in Lawrence on Wednesday night.
The proposal calls for improved construction procedures to minimize the risk of overpressurized pipelines.
State Police say 37-year-old Vincent Parr of Lawrence jumped into the Swift River in Albany, N.H. to help a mother and her child who were stuck.
An intense storm brought more than six inches of rain to the Merrimack Valley Tuesday, flooding roads and businesses.
Hannah Finn started the One Wish Project when she was just 14. Now they deliver around 300 birthdays a month.
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
The office of Mayor Brian A. DePeña announced Tuesday that Vasque had taken early retirement on June 30.
2 shot in Lawrence; Officer fires at car; Dog abandoned; NEXT Weather forecast
Two men who are hospitalized for gunshot wounds after a shooting in Lawrence have been arrested on weapons charges.
A man died in custody at the Lawrence Police Department early Saturday morning and his cellmate is now facing charges.
Five people were hurt and one person died following a shooting during a house party in Lawrence early Sunday morning.
Hector Raul Aybar-Soto, 26, was arrested Wednesday and charged with the murder of 24-year-old Christopher Garcia.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
The Archbishop of Boston will meet with a Dedham priest after the holidays to discuss a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Cloudy skies and evening gusts will gave way to some light snow Friday. CBS News Boston's Jason Mikell has a look the Next Weather forecast.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.