Massachusetts judge jails attorney over ‘facial, body expressions’

BOSTON — The Committee for Public Counsel Services plans to file a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct after one of its attorneys was shackled and spent several hours in a holding cell after a Fall River District Court judge …

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Plymouth man pleads guilty to cyberstalking more than half a dozen Massachusetts women

Crime A Plymouth man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston on Thursday to cyberstalking seven Massachusetts women between 2008 and 2024.  According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, James Florence Jr., 37, pleaded guilty to seven counts of cyberstalking …

Massachusetts EPR commission starting with paint, mattresses, batteries

Dive Brief: The Massachusetts Extended Producer Responsibility Commission has until Jan. 15, 2026, to make initial recommendations to the state legislature, but members decided at their inaugural meeting in Boston this week to advance certain categories …

Suspect in NH armed robbery evades capture by fleeing into swamp in Massachusetts

A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a convenience store in Salem, New Hampshire, overnight escaped capture and remains on the loose. Salem police said they received a 911 call around 12:30 a.m. Friday from a convenience store on South …

Beloved Coffee Chain In Massachusetts Named Worst In America

As a coffee drinker, the coffee has to taste fresh with a little sweetness. Anything bitter is just no good in my opinion. Believe it or not, you could be drinking supposedly the worst cup of coffee every day without knowing it. TCMA put out a list of the …

Weekend To Do List: Events for school vacation week in Massachusetts

There's a lot going on this weekend in Massachusetts, including Marathon Monday, Easter and school vacation week kicking off! There is plenty of activities and events to attend this weekend! Paul Revere Day in Boston The Revere Hotel in Boston is being …

Hungry in Massachusetts? MassLive staff shares their 10 favorite restaurants

The Celtics are finally at the most important part of their season as they open the playoffs Sunday at TD Garden. The defending champions weren’t perfect over the course of a long 82-game regular season, but they still put together 61 wins as they looked …

Massachusetts town to hold American Revolution reenactment

(WJAR) — Lexington, Massachusetts, will mark the beginning of the American Revolution this weekend. 250 years ago, Lexington’s militia engaged British regulars, and the course of history was forever altered. Festivities begin with the Battle Green …

Is it worth it to move north from Massachusetts?

A Cape in Chelmsford Price: $600,000 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1.5 Square feet: 1,409 Lot size: 0.17 acres Estimated annual property taxes: $6,668 PRO: An easier commute CON: Less square footage A budget of $600,000 can net you a charming Cape-style abode in …