Ex-City Council President Charged With Child Rape: Patch PM

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Former City Council President Charged With Child Rape

Bert Reed, an ex-city councilor and School Committee member in Newburyport, allegedly enticed the victim over the internet.

Fatal Sturbridge Fire Started In Microwave Oven

When firefighters found her, the water was still running, said fire officials.

State Police Payroll Director Arraigned For Misappropriating $24K

The hits keep on coming for the State Police.

Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project: How It Could Impact You

The main impact will be on cars in the area as well as those on the Pike. Walkers and bikers? Not as bad.

Tom Brady Expected To Be Back In 2018, Agent Says

Don Yee recently told ESPN that his client's intentions have not changed.

Man Charged With Selling Crack At Bedford VA Medical Center

Federal authorities say a Boston man sold crack four times to a person residing at the VA Medical Center.

Humpback Whale Rescue In Cape Cod Bay

A group of Hyannis whale watchers called for help after spotting a humpback whale tangled in fishing gear in Cape Cod Bay.

Yarmouth Police Honor Sean Gannon In Final Radio Call

Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon was killed searching for a career criminal. "We have the watch from here," police said in a final call.

Swansea Prison Guard Moonlighted As Heroin Dealer: DA

Stephen Lebreux was arrested after selling heroin to an undercover police officer at the Swansea McDonald's.

Public Visitation Hours For Gil Santos Announced

Visiting hours will be held at Prophett-Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home in Bridgewater.

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