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Published
May 23, 2023

Recent shark attacks worry beachgoers, yet experts say they’re very rare

The rate of shark bites has stayed steady in recent years, but it might feel like a more common occurrence because of the prevalence of smartphones.
Published
May 22, 2023

They’re back: Great white shark spotted feeding on seal off Cape Cod coast

The apex predators have been returning to that area in great numbers in recent years to feed on the rebounding seal population.
Published
April 19, 2023

Massachusetts guardsman charged with leaking secrets appears briefly in court

The Air Force has also taken away the intelligence mission from the Air National Guard 102nd Intelligence Wing based in Cape Cod, where Jack Teixeira served, pending further review.
Published
March 6, 2023

Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on flight to Boston

The plane was about 45 minutes from arrival in Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed.
Published
March 6, 2023

Woman found shot dead on Massachusetts logging road in 1978 is identified

For decades, the woman known as 'Granby Girl' was buried in a local cemetery with a headstone marked 'Unknown.'

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Published
February 14, 2023

Judge affirms placing Massachusetts tribal lands into trust

The decision was the latest in a legal battle spanning 3 presidential administrations over tribal land and whether the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe has the right to build a casino.
Published
January 9, 2023

Husband bought $450 in cleaning supplies day after Massachusetts woman was last seen

Brian Walshe did not tell police he had been to the home improvement store, where he bought mops, buckets, tarps, tape and other items.
Published
November 22, 2022

Driver faces charges in connection with crash at Massachusetts Apple store

A 2019 Toyota 4Runner crashed into the Hingham store’s plate glass window and struck people on Monday morning.
Published
November 10, 2022

Republicans thought they could make gains in New England. A blue wave hit instead.

Republicans saw an opportunity to pick up some crucial territory in New England. Instead, the GOP lost three House races, as well as a Senate race in New Hampshire.
Published
October 19, 2022

Police say Massachusetts woman assaulted them with bees

Deputies trying to serve an eviction order were met by protesters, including a woman who released a swarm of bees. Several officers were stung.