Ex-officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore seeks bail
Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore, wants to be released on bail before his trial.
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Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer charged with killing Sandra Birchmore, wants to be released on bail before his trial.
Former Stoughton police detective Matthew Farwell, accused of killing Sandra Birchmore while she was pregnant with what she thought was his child, is seeking bail.
With more snow on the way, many private contractors say they're having a really difficult time securing salt.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
A former deputy chief at the Stoughton Police Department linked to the Sandra Birchmore case can never work as a police officer in the state again.
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into their car during a police pursuit on Saturday in Stoughton.
Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore.
A federal grand jury in Massachusetts indicted former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell on a new charge in connection to the death of Sandra Birchmore.
A trial date has been set in federal court for Matthew Farwell, the former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer who is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore.
Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard said he aims to change men's gymnastics by debuting a new uniform he says is more modern.
Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard from Stoughton, Massachusetts is making waves in the sport, not just for his performance, but also for his style.
Frederick Richard is losing points at the U.S. Championships to make a point - modernize the sport's uniforms.
Two brothers from Stoughton have been found dead off the coast of Rhode Island after one tried to save the other, who had fallen into the water.
Olympian and Stoughton native Frederick Richard may have broken the world record for the most backflips done in 24 hours.
The night before Pope Francis was laid to rest halfway around the world, Catholics gathered in Stoughton for a special mass.
Several people were rescued from a balcony after a fire tore through an apartment building in Stoughton, Massachusetts Friday.
A former worker at the Stoughton Water Department has pleaded guilty to tampering with the town's drinking water supply.
A former Stoughton town employee has pleaded guilty to tampering with the drinking water supply.
Two people were stabbed Sunday night in Stoughton, Massachusetts and police said another person is in custody.
Stoughton police are looking for a suspected thief who was seen wearing "Grinch" pajamas on surveillance video. WBZ-TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer has this and more top stories.
It's no holiday joke: Police in Stoughton are looking for a suspect wearing "Grinch" pajamas this Christmas Eve.
Two men who suffered cardiac arrests in the last month had the chance to thank the Stoughton Police officers who saved their lives.
Kohl's is closing its store in Stoughton not long after the holiday shopping season ends.
An annual Black Friday event in Stoughton, Massachusetts is much more than another holiday sale. It's a chance to help kids in need.
Massachusetts State Police have canceled an Amber Alert for a mother from Stoughton and her three children as they were found safe.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.