6 Mass. Colleges Facing Federal Sex Assault Probe
They are part of 55 colleges across the country under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for possible mishandling of complaints related to sexual assault and...
View ArticleRetired Firefighter Killed in Fire, Wrong Apartment Raided, Abuse in House of...
Plus, a local hiker was rescued after accidental stabbing himself.
View ArticleFormer Cop Accused of Blinding Woman with Pepper Spray Faces 20 Years in Prison
Prosecutors say a former Beaumont, California police officer fired pepper spray only 10 inches from woman's face, disabling her.
View ArticleGiving Birth in U.S. Increasingly Deadly For Mothers
Pregnancy mortality rates in U.S. have risen steadily for decades.
View ArticleSex, Lies and Cancerous Cows: How 9 Million Pounds of Bad Meat Got Into Food...
CNN is reporting that a meat processing plant bought diseased cows, intentionally hid their condition from inspectors and that one of the inspectors was dating a plant foreman.
View ArticleGun Seller's Life Threatened – For Selling Guns
The week in guns from the Patch network.
View Article5 Massachusetts Homes With Sprawling Backyards
Take a look around five homes for sale in Massachusetts with awesome backyards.
View Article9 Critically Injured in Ringling Bros. Circus Accident
Acrobats fell nearly 30 feet in the accident in Rhode Island during Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performance Sunday morning.
View ArticleNaked Housekeeping Fantasy Goes Wrong, Dominatrix Beaten With Bat
Illinois woman said she was surprised when her new friend revealed she was a dominatrix, as she had been expecting a "slave."
View ArticleOp-Ed: Bicycling is Green, Healthy and Fun – Let’s Make Sure It’s Safe
Submitted by MassDOT Secretary Richard A. Davey It’s May, and – after a very long winter – you can’t miss the signs of spring in Massachusetts. Here at MassDOT, we are thrilled to see so many...
View ArticleMassachusetts Gas Prices Remain Unchanged This Week
Gasoline prices in Massachusetts remain unchanged from last week, according to AAA Southern New England.A May 5 survey of gas prices in the state found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $3.68 per...
View ArticleSon's Heartbreaking Message to Mom As Killer Tornado Approached
15 people died in April 27 storm in Arkansas.
View ArticleFind Local Rentals on the Market, May 5
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
View ArticleGrammy Winner Pays Cash for Boston Condo, Police Look to ID Remains Found on...
Plus your 2014 New England Patriots Cheerleaders.
View ArticleLast-Ditch Effort to Save Mass. Obamacare Website
State officials hired hCentive to fix the state's troubled health insurance website.
View ArticleRingling Bros. Inspecting, Replacing Fasteners in All Touring Groups...
Acrobats continue to recover from injuries sustained during Sunday performance in Providence, RI.
View ArticleSupreme Judicial Court Hears Casino Repeal Arguments
By Jack Encarnacao, Boston Herald The Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments Monday in a case that will decide if voters get a chance to overturn the state’s casino law in November.Peter Saks of...
View ArticleMassachusetts Friendly to Working Moms
A Wallet Hub report ranked Massachusetts No. 9 on its list of Best States for Working Moms.
View ArticleKids 'Traumatized' After SWAT Team Mistakenly Raids, Ransacks Home
Police in Michigan raided a home looking for cocaine, drug money and weapons. The man they were looking for was a prior tenant of the rental property and had moved out a year earlier.
View ArticleSold! Local Home Sale Listings, May 6
Patch and Zillow team up to bring you local real estate news.
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