Woman hurt in crash at Lynn/Nahant rotary
LYNN — State Police said a city woman was taken to Salem Hospital after suffering a medical emergency and driving her car into a tree on the island of the... Read more.
State gas prices down 2 cents a gallon
BOSTON — After jumping four cents last week, Massachusetts gas prices are down two cents per gallon this week. AAA Southern New England reports Monday that... Read more.
Assult case against Saugus selectman dismissed
LYNN — A judge dismissed an assault case against Saugus Selectman Stephen Horlick Monday after the alleged victim refused to testify. “The two of them... Read more.
RI cops: Bay State man in OUI 4½ times over legal limit
RICHMOND, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police say a Massachusetts man arrested on suspicion of drunken driving registered a blood alcohol level of 4½ times the... Read more.
Patrick to unveil transportation financing plan Monday
BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick is planning to roll out a long-awaited report for financing an overhaul of Massachusetts’ aging transportation system. The... Read more.
6 hikers from Tufts rescued in NH’s White Mts.
HARTS LOCATION, N.H. Six college students are OK after being rescued in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, where they took a wrong trail during their return.... Read more.
Pierce scores 23 as Celtics beat Rockets 103-91
BOSTON — Paul Pierce scored 16 of his 23 points in the second half and Kevin Garnett added 17 points and four blocks as the Boston Celtics nearly blew a 17-point... Read more.
Lynn woman indicted in fraud scheme
BOSTON — A grand jury has indicted a Lynn woman on allegations she stole almost a half million dollars from MassHealth. Marilyn Beltran, 42, was indicted in... Read more.
New Item feature Closer Look coming Monday
Starting Monday and every Monday, The Daily Item and itemlive.com will tackle a single local issue in depth to serve up some conversation (or lively debate or even... Read more.