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Kratom seized, smoke shop owner arrested in East Longmeadow

A Webster man was arrested after an East Longmeadow smoke shop search where police seized kratom and other products during an investigation.

New Hampshire resident indicted in alleged $25 million hawala operation

A New Hampshire resident was indicted for allegedly operating an unlicensed hawala that transferred more than $25 million to Yemen.

Lexington woman pleads guilty in $10 million Ponzi scheme

An 83-year-old Lexington woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud in an alleged $10.9 million Ponzi scheme involving approximately 204 victims.

Barre police deactivate Flock Safety camera and suspend second installation

Barre police deactivated a Flock Safety camera, suspended a planned installation and ended officers' access to Flock data amid privacy concerns.

Rollover crash causes delays on I-495 south in Westborough

A rollover crash with entrapment was reported Friday evening on Interstate 495 southbound near the 57-mile marker in Westborough, according to the Westborough Fire...

Labor Day brings office closures, trash delays across Massachusetts

Massachusetts residents should expect office closures and trash collection delays Monday as communities across the state observe Labor Day.

Car and school bus collide head-on in Somerset

A car struck a school bus head-on in Somerset Thursday afternoon, causing minor injuries but no reported student injuries.

Connecticut man arrested after Milford vehicle break-ins, police say

A 35-year-old man was arrested after two vehicles were broken into and property was stolen at a Milford gym.

Uber driver robbed at knifepoint in Abington

An Uber driver was robbed at knifepoint near the Abington-Brockton town line Wednesday morning. Two suspects remain unidentified after fleeing.

Baby boy born in back of ambulance during Hanson emergency response

Hanson firefighters assisted with the delivery of a healthy baby boy in an ambulance while transporting his mother to the hospital.

Shrewsbury-Worcester bridge shines red to honor fallen Worcester Firefighter Jason Menard

Menard succumbed to his injuries after "heroically and selflessly saved his crew" battling a four-alarm fire in 7 Stockholm Street in Worcester.

State agency confirms first case of coronavirus COVID-19 infection in Shrewsbury

A Shrewsbury resident has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mosquitoes with EEEV confirmed in Shrewsbury

Following its declaration as a town at critical risk for infection on August 16th, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed mosquitoes carrying the Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV) in Shrewsbury.

Family displaced after an accidental house fire in Shrewsbury

The Red Cross of Massachusetts and Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services are assisting the family of four displaced by the incident.

A lucky person wins $10 million with lottery ticket purchased in Shrewsbury

According to the lottery, the chance of winning the Megabucks Doubler Jackpot is 1 in 13,983,816.

Shrewsbury residents report bobcat sightings in the area

Some of the last reports date as recently as a two weeks ago, around the Glavin Regional Center in Worcester and Settlers Road in Shrewsbury.

A Shrewsbury Patrolman needs extra help for recovery after brain surgery

Daniel Cronin is a Shrewsbury Police officer, husband to Michelle, and father of two girls, Meredith and Mackenzie.

Shrewsbury Hooters will open in mid-November

Hooters restaurant chain will open an store in Shrewsbury, MA, in mid-November at the former Chili's building at 291 Boston Turnpike - Route 9.

Police warn about bear sighting in the area

The State Government is asking residents to learn how to avoid conflicts with these potentially dangerous animals that weight up to 600 pounds.

The best pictures of Shrewsbury graduations 2019

The Comunicas Foundation and the Shrewsbury Post wish a happy, healthy, and prosperous future to all our Shrewsbury graduates.

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