31 Nabbed In MA Drug Busts: Patch PM

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31 Arrested In Large-Scale Heroin, Fentanyl Sting

The investigation was sparked by a spike in opioid overdoses, and authorities say this distribution network was dealing drugs in local parks, restaurants and other public places in the area.

Towns Mourn As 3 Students Die In Crash

Grief counselors were on hand a day after a tragic single-vehicle crash.

Firefighters Save 9 Cats, Dogs Thanks To Mailman

Responders were able to rescue five dogs and four cats from a Newton home this afternoon thanks to a local letter carrier.

Select ... People? Selectman Pushes For Name Change

The painting by Howard Chandler Christy of the signing of the Constitution of the United States is a classic piece of American art. It's also a painting of a bunch of men making rules, no women invited. Times have changed.

Mayor Calls For Reconciliation After Divisive Election

Kim Driscoll won with 65% of the vote, but her victory speech suggests she understands the challenge of ending the divide that remains in Salem.

New Attleboro Mayor Will Finish House Term

Paul Heroux is a Democratic state representative serving Attleboro; he was first elected in 2013 and has 14 months left on his current term.

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Court Remains Silent On Timothy Norton Case

Will former Stoughton High School teacher Timothy Norton face charges for his alleged inappropriate sexual relationship with a student? That remains to be seen.

Watertown Cemetery Vandalized

Police said several headstones and a monument dedicated to the Marist Missionary Sisters were tipped over.

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