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.
Beverly turns aside Marblehead rally
MARBLEHEAD — Though it carved what had been a 16-point deficit to six in the last two minutes, the Marblehead High boys basketball team couldn’t make... Read more.
Krause: It’s pretty obvious Bill Belichick is in war mode
It’s not often you get a glimpse at what’s going on with Patriots coach Bill Belichick. But this week, the man’s given us two indications that... 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.
Girls Hoop: Classical ends week on a high note
The Classical High girls basketball team ended a not-so-great week on a high note Friday with a 59-37 win over Gloucester at Classical. The Rams lost to English... Read more.