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09/23/2024

Please like, comment, and share this post on your page and in relevant Facebook groups. A North Brookfield man who broke into the apartment of a woman who rebuffed his advances and then threatened to shoot her with a 9mm handgun amid a torrent of texts the following days was charged with stalking bomb/hijack threat and then violated the restraining order later that day.

Please like, comment, and share this post on your page and in relevant Facebook groups. A North Brookfield man who broke into the apartment of a woman who rebuffed his advances and then threatened to shoot her with a 9mm handgun amid a torrent of texts the following days was charged with stalking bo...

09/20/2024

A newly discovered fossil site in Easton, Massachusetts, dating back 320 million years, has uncovered over 130 species, offering insights into early ecosystems and the evolution of terrestrial life and animal behaviors.

09/18/2024

A car accident at a Leominster McDonald’s led to the arrests of Tad Smith, 39, of Leominster, for OUI & improper storage of ammunition, & Jason Amirault, 51, of Fitchburg, for disorderly conduct & witness intimidation after an altercation with police.

A car accident at a Leominster McDonald’s led to the arrests of Tad Smith, 39, of Leominster, for OUI and improper storage of ammunition, and Jason Amirault, 51, of Fitchburg, for disorderly conduct and witness intimidation after an altercation with police.

09/18/2024

Leominster Police Chief Aaron F. Kennedy, who has been absent from his office since mid-August, will retire on October 1 amid speculation that he was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged discriminatory remarks he made.

Leominster Police Chief Aaron F. Kennedy, who has been absent from his office since mid-August, will retire on October 1 amid speculation that he was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into alleged discriminatory remarks he made to a firefighter.

09/16/2024

A 36-year-old Worcester woman was arrested by Shrewsbury police for violating an abuse prevention order taken out by her grandparent just three days earlier.

A 36-year-old Worcester woman was arrested by Shrewsbury police for violating an abuse prevention order taken out by her grandparent just three days earlier. Police say Brittany Bender contacted the victim on their cell phone and home phone, leaving voicemails on the latter. She was also in Shrewsbu...

09/16/2024

Four patients and two caregivers were evacuated by police from a Newburyport group home for individuals with disabilities operated by the non-profit Turning Point, Inc., on Monday morning.

09/16/2024

CVS Pharmacy in Massachusetts now offers hormonal contraceptive prescribing services after state authorization. CVS aims to expand into healthcare hubs and faces competition from Amazon’s growing healthcare services, amidst systemic challenges for women’s healthcare. https://newslinklive.com/2024/09/15/cvs-pharmacists-can-now-prescribe-birth-control-in-massachusetts-its-all-part-of-cvs-plan-to-take-over-primary-care-as-amazon-prepares-to-put-cvs-out-of-business/

09/16/2024

CVS Pharmacy in Massachusetts now offers hormonal contraceptive prescribing services after state authorization. CVS aims to expand into healthcare hubs and faces competition from Amazon’s growing healthcare services, amidst systemic challenges for women’s healthcare.

CVS Pharmacy in Massachusetts now offers hormonal contraceptive prescribing services after state authorization. CVS aims to expand into healthcare hubs and faces competition from Amazon's growing healthcare services, amidst systemic challenges for women's healthcare.

09/15/2024

A 34-year-old New Hampshire man faces 12 charges, including assault and vandalism, after causing significant damage to his girlfriend's home and threatening to drink bleach. During the standoff, he spit at one officer and threatened to kill another.

A 34-year-old New Hampshire man faces 12 charges, including assault and vandalism, after causing significant damage to his girlfriend's home and threatening to drink bleach. During the standoff, he spit at one officer and threatened to kill another. In a previous June incident, he pushed his girlfri...

09/13/2024

A Charlemont man was arrested in Westminster after deliberately crashing into a telephone pole on Main Street. The incident escalated when the man attempted to disarm a police officer, leading to multiple charges and a mental health evaluation.

09/13/2024

The Massachusetts State Police and Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey have not responded to inquiries about potential developments in the Karen Read investigation following the suspension of Trooper Michael Proctor for unprofessional conduct and alleged evidence tampering. News Link Live’s Editor-in-Chief, Genevieve DiNatale, has asked whether the investigation will be revisited, including the use of advanced forensic m**hods and DNA collection, as Read’s legal team seeks to dismiss two charges after a mistrial.

The Massachusetts State Police and Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey have not responded to inquiries about potential developments in the Karen Read investigation following the suspension of Trooper Michael Proctor for unprofessional conduct and alleged evidence tampering. News Link Live's Editor-i...

09/13/2024

Cristian Montero, 35, of Lawrence, has been charged with the murder of Carol Flaz-Burgos, a 37-year-old mother of two, after her body was found in a wooded area in Haverhill last week. Investigators say Flaz-Burgos, who worked as a home health aide, made the sign of the cross before entering his apartment when she was last seen on surveillance footage.

Cristian Montero, 35, of Lawrence, has been charged with the murder of Carol Flaz-Burgos, a 37-year-old mother of two, after her body was found in a wooded area in Haverhill last week. Investigators say Flaz-Burgos, who worked as a home health aide, made the sign of the cross before entering his apa...

09/12/2024

Bryan Meattey, 42, of Athol, was arrested at the Orange District Court after showing up uninvited while his wife attempted to secure a restraining order against him. Bryan admitted to tracking his wife's location using Snapchat, police said.

Bryan Meattey, 42, of Athol, was arrested at the Orange District Court after showing up uninvited while his wife attempted to secure a restraining order against him. Bryan, who admitted to tracking his wife's location using Snapchat, now faces charges of witness intimidation and improper firearm sto...

09/10/2024

Ziah Allan, 18, of Fitchburg, was discovered with his left arm stuck in the right-side window of an RV he was attempting to break into at Mosquito Squad. When police arrived, he was standing on a bucket provided by staff to relieve his pain.

Ziah Allan, 18, of Fitchburg, was discovered with his left arm stuck in the right-side window of an RV he was attempting to break into at Mosquito Squad. When police arrived, he was standing on a bucket provided by staff to relieve his pain and told police he had been trapped for approximately eight...

09/09/2024

Two men from Worcester, Dejan Belnavis, 27, and Karel Mangual, 28, were indicted for the murder of a mother and daughter in March 2024.

09/09/2024

A 26-year-old Westborough man died early Monday morning after his motorcycle collided with a turning vehicle on Shrewsbury Street. The Worcester Police Department is still investigating the fatal crash after drawing conclusions from the preliminary investigation.

09/08/2024

Sarah Brisebois, 35, of Fitchburg, was arrested after pushing her stove down the stairs, striking her landlord’s car. At the time, Brisebois was being evicted and claimed her landlord and his “boyfriend” had robbed her earlier that night.

Sarah Brisebois, 35, of Prichard Street in Fitchburg, was arrested after pushing her stove down the stairs, striking her landlord’s car. At the time, Brisebois was being evicted and claimed her landlord and his “boyfriend” had robbed her earlier that night.

09/06/2024

Court documents reveal that Dylan Knox, the 31-year-old Mass state trooper who is now affixed with an ankle monitor at his mother’s house, allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s head against the wall, strangled her four times, & threatened to kill her.

New court documents reveal that Dylan Knox, the 31-year-old Massachusetts state trooper who is now affixed with an ankle monitor at his mother’s house, allegedly slammed his girlfriend’s head against the wall, strangled her four times, and threatened, “I’m going to kill you!” while wieldin...

09/04/2024

A 26-year-old Leominster man was charged with armed robbery for threatening the owner of the Mobil station on Main Street with an umbrella after he was caught stealing energy drinks from Mr. Mike's Market.

09/02/2024

An Ashburnham man was charged with threats and negligent operation, after driving onto a Westminster basketball court to confront a juvenile who punched his son in the face, requiring five stitches.

08/30/2024

A 911 caller followed Julia Piscione, 25, of Sterling, from Bolton to Leominster, where he pulled her from her car after observing her erratic driving. Piscione, who was later arrested for OUI and firearm possession, had a loaded handgun in her purse.

A 911 caller followed Julia Piscione, 25, of Sterling, from Bolton to Leominster, where he pulled her from her car after observing her erratic driving. Piscione, who was later arrested for OUI and firearm possession, had a loaded handgun in her purse within reach inside the vehicle. She told police....

08/29/2024

Patrick Clark, 36, of Burlington, admitted he "f*cked up," calling himself an idiot and a d-bag, before telling police, "I wasn't filming her or anything," after he was caught inside the home of a woman he had ogled from the driveway the week before.

Patrick Clark, 36, of Burlington, admitted he "f*cked up," calling himself an idiot and a d-bag, before telling police, "I wasn't filming her or anything," after he was caught inside the home of a woman he had ogled from the driveway while she was sunbathing the week before.

08/29/2024

A collision between an Amazon delivery truck and an SUV on Wednesday morning caused a compressed natural gas leak, prompting a hazmat response and closing a Winchendon road for over 10 hours.

08/29/2024

At a recent city council meeting, Leominster City Councilor Claire Freda called on the mayor to address the police chief’s absence amid rumored investigation, but the council president deflected without offering details.

08/27/2024

Adolph Mandes, 70, of 18 Hartwell Street in Fitchburg, was arrested after allegedly shouting, "It's that motherf*cker again!" and exposing himself to his neighbor—who had a harassment prevention order against him—and a witness from his balcony.

08/26/2024

The Ayer Fire Department put out a house fire on Mulberry Circle early this morning. The home didn't have working smoke alarms in the living area of the home, investigators said.

08/26/2024

Worcester police are searching for 59-year-old William Rodriguez in connection with the death of two women found with multiple stab wounds in an apartment building Saturday. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

08/26/2024

Fitchburg firefighters extinguished a fire under a bridge on Rollstone Street bridge Saturday, after discovering exposed electrical wires and exploding propane tanks. No injuries were reported

08/25/2024

Hudson residents are mourning the loss of Frederick Dusseault, a former fire chief for the town who passed away after he was pulled from Lake Boon on Saturday.

08/25/2024

A fire in a Green Street two-family home in Gloucester Sunday morning displaced residents due to significant smoke damage. Firefighters contained the flames to a first-floor closet, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigati

A fire in a Green Street two-family home in Gloucester Sunday morning displaced residents due to significant smoke damage. Firefighters contained the flames to a first-floor closet, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.