Lawmakers OK repair or removal of old seawalls, dams
BOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers have given final approval to a bill designed to make it easier for cities and towns to repair or remove crumbling dams and seawalls.... Read more.
Cape Cod bear among odd New England news
BOSTON — It was a year when a bear vacationed on Cape Cod, a third-grader dodged jury duty, and police briefly pursued a monster in Boston. Weird news grabbed... Read more.
Roundup: Peabody hockey team fades in final period
The Peabody boys hockey team felt pretty good about itself after two periods. The Tanners were up by a goal heading into the final period. Then, the roof fell in.... Read more.
US may skirt fiscal cliff but faces higher taxes
WASHINGTON — A last-ditch tax deal in the Senate might let the U.S. economy escape the worst of the so-called fiscal cliff and avoid going back into recession.... Read more.
Reid among seven NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy
Quite a day for NFL sacks. Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season... Read more.
Once shaky Pats defense turns stingy for playoffs
Patriots safety Steve Gregory runs back an interception during Sunday’s win over Miami. (Photo / Associated Press)... Read more.
Trio indicted in 2007 fatal hit & run
SALEM — A Grand Jury has indicted two Winchester men and a Revere woman with conspiracy and misleading investigators in connection with the January 2007 hit-and-run... Read more.
Mass. program encourages wood stove upgrades
BOSTON — The state is introducing a new incentive program to prod residents to trade in older wood, wood pellet or coal burning stoves for higher-efficiency... Read more.
Electrical problem eyed as cause of Saugus fire
SAUGUS — Fire Chief Don McQuaid said a fire Monday morning knocked out power and phone lines to a Holland Street home but the residents didn’t have to... Read more.