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Springfield man charged with drug trafficking after selling drugs to confidential informant
7+ hour, 50+ min ago (421+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " A man from Springfield was charged with trafficking drugs after allegedly selling drugs to a confidential informant as part of a police investigation and having methamphetamine and fentanyl in his home. Anthony Morrison is charged with first-degree trafficking…...
Somerville artist creates platform to simplify the business of art
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (793+ words) For many artists, the work does not end with a finished painting or print. Much of their time goes into tracking sales, communicating with contacts and handling the management behind their art. For many, that work can feel like running…...
Quincy woman facing assault, firearms charges following Thursday arrest
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (353+ words) QUINCY " A Quincy woman was released from Adams County Jail pending future court appearances at a hearing Thursday afternoon. Neveah M. Richmiller, 18, of Quincy was arrested just after 1 a. m. Thursday following a report of someone threatening others with a firearm in the…...
Anna Maria College in Paxton to close after spring semester
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (323+ words) Updated on: April 23, 2026 / 4: 21 PM EDT / CBS Boston Anna Maria College in Paxton, Massachusetts announced Thursday it will soon close, citing "years of financial pressure." "It is with profound grief that we write today to tell you that Anna Maria will…...
Here's where the New England Patriots pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (122+ words) April 23, 2026 / 4: 10 PM EDT / CBS Boston The 2026 NFL Draft gets underway Thursday night, and the New England Patriots are scheduled to make 11 total selections over three days. This year's draft is being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The first round takes place…...
Somerville City Council will give citation to resident who fought eviction
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (633+ words) Gary Rogers, the man who faced eviction from his Somerville apartment for refusing to pay a 90 percent rent hike, will be recognized by Somerville City Council Thursday. Councillor Kristen Strezo has sponsored a citation to commend Rogers, Community Action Agency…...
Dexter Lawrence Bengals contract details revealed | Report
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (135+ words) The details of defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's amended contract with the Cincinnati Bengals were shared April 23 via Twitter/X by ESPN's Dan Graziano, leading ESPN's New York Giants reporter to tweet that Lawrence "simply wanted out from the Giants." Lawrence…...
UMass Amherst Staffer Found Dead at Campus Center Hotel
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (330+ words) A routine weeknight at the University of Massachusetts Amherst was shattered Wednesday when a staff member was found dead inside the Campus Center's Hotel UMass. Police quickly took a suspect into custody, and university officials say there is no ongoing…...
Greater Worcester unemployment fell in February
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (268+ words) Unemployment in Greater Worcester declined in February, yet remained higher than the state's average of 4. 8%. Greater Worcester's unemployment rate was 5. 2% in February, representing a 0. 1-percentage-point dip from the month prior, according to the data released Tuesday by the Massachusetts Executive…...
Massachusetts speeds up clean energy transition with new siting and permitting reforms
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (407+ words) Massachusetts is racing toward a clean energy future. In 2024, the governor signed An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, a strategy that makes battery storage essential, and with more proposed sites popping up around the state, the timeline of projects…...