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State of Massachusetts News Roundup Week of April 26, 2026 The top news stories in Massachusetts focused on a tragic domestic incident in Wellesley, major shifts in Boston sports, and a series of college closures. Crime & Safety Wellesley Murder Case: Authorities charged Janette MacAusland, 49, with the murder ofContinue Reading

State of Massachusetts News Roundup Week of April 19, 2026 Top Local News in MA Communities Fatal Police Shooting in Lexington: A 26-year-old man armed with a knife was fatally shot by police on Mason Street in Lexington. The Middlesex District Attorney’s office reported that officers responded to a 911Continue Reading

State Massachusetts News Roundup Week of 4-13-26 Top Massachusetts news includes surging gas prices reaching an average of $3.89 per gallon, a major apartment fire in Sunderland, and legislative action against youth social media use. Key developments also feature the retirement of a high-ranking State Police lieutenant from the KarenContinue Reading

Massachusetts News Roundup – Week of April 6, 2026 For the week beginning April 6, 2026, Massachusetts news is headlined by high-profile legal proceedings for State Police officers, key legislative activity at the State House, and the ramp-up to major spring events like the Boston Marathon. Top State News StateContinue Reading

Massachusetts Weekly News Roundup for Week of March 30, 2026 The top stories in Massachusetts for the week of March 30, 2026 are dominated by massive “No Kings” protests, the historic commissioning of a new Navy submarine, and significant legal developments in high-profile local cases. Major Political & Social EventsContinue Reading

Massachusetts State News Week of March 23, 2026 The top news stories in Massachusetts for the week of March 23, 2026, feature major legal proceedings, significant healthcare labor disputes, and state-wide budget developments. Legal & Public Safety: • Trial of Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons: The criminal trial for the North Andover policeContinue Reading