Severe Maternity Morbidity In MA Nearly Doubled In A Decade, Data Says

A first-of-its-kind report​ on severe maternal morbidity rates has been released by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health​.

Dighton Police Chief On Leave Over Insider Trading Accusations

The chief's childhood friend, a pharmaceutical executive, passed on a tip that led to a multi-million dollar windfall, according to charges.

MA Opioid Overdose Deaths In 2022 At Highest Level Ever: State

Opioid-related deaths have increased each year since 2019. Public health advocates are calling for swift action by the state.

MA Fireworks Ban: Police Seize Thousands Of Devices, Issue Fines

Scofflaws in Massachusetts can face fines up to $1,000 under one of the nation's strictest fireworks bans.

Taunton Synagogue, Home Vandalized In Racist Incidents: Police

Police in a Massachusetts town are investigating two seemingly connected incidents of racist vandalism.

MA Senate Moves To Fund Drink-Spiking Test Kits And Awareness Campaign

An amendment aims to make an instant impact on the prevalence of drink-spiking incidents.

80 Children Reported Missing In Massachusetts: Have You Seen Them?

On National Missing Children's Day, authorities are asking the public if they have any information on the following children.

MA No. 2 In U.S. For White Supremacist Activity: ADL

White supremacist propaganda blanketed Massachusetts in 2022, along with a spike in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, according to a new hate report.

MA Hospital Injuries, Including Assaults On Staff, Have Soared: Report

Experts say the increase is a “strong signal” of what happens when there aren’t enough staff to respond quickly, the Globe reported.

MA Doctor Profiles Leave Out Accusations Of Fraud, Assault: Report

Boston25 found that the state does not require the Board of Medicine to publicize certain details of a physician's legal background.

6 Missing MA Siblings Have Been Found

The six children went missing after a report of abuse, according to state police.

Lindsay Clancy To Be Committed For 6 More Months: Report

Clancy's lawyer confirmed to Patch last week​ that she has been transferred to Tewksbury State Hospital for further mental health treatment.

Remains Of Missing Tech CEO, A MA Native, Found In CA

Human remains found on April 25 in the courtyard of an abandoned property have been identified as those of Sober Grid founder Beau Mann.

Crews Find Body Of Missing Worker At Newburyport Chemical Explosion

The body of a missing worker has been recovered following an explosion early Thursday at PCI Synthesis.

Air Monitoring In Place After Newburyport Chemical Explosion

Four people were injured, and a fifth was missing after an explosion early Thursday at PCI Synthesis.

Lindsay Clancy Transferred To New Hospital, Hearing Postponed

Clancy has been transferred to Tewksbury State Hospital​ for further mental health treatment, her lawyer confirmed to Patch Tuesday.

Family Of Graham Lacher Increases Reward; Seeks Help With Road Signs

Lacher has been missing since June 6, when he fled the grounds of the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor, Maine.

Accused Killer Brian Walshe Suspected Wife Was Cheating: Prosecutors

During a Thursday court appearance, the judge denied bail for Walshe, who is accused of killing his wife Ana Walshe in January.

Wareham Teen Cyclist Dead A Week After Being Hit By Car

Suffering from a head injury, the boy was taken to one hospital before being taken by helicopter to another, where he died Monday.

MA Authorities Warn Of Fake University: Reports

Massachusetts Central University claims to be ranked in the top 2% of universities globally.

Large 'Inmate Disturbance' In Dartmouth Causes $100-200K Of Damage

About 70-80 inmates at the Bristol County House Of Corrections began damaging property in protest following a temporary move.

MA Woman Caught Abandoning Puppy In Alley: Police

Police are attempting to identify a woman accused of abandoning a puppy near an animal rescue facility.

MA Man Gets Prison For Jan. 6 Riot Assault Of Police: DOJ

Vincent Gillespie used a police shield to ram an officer at the Jan. 6, 2021, riot inside the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors said.

Infant's Remains Found Outside MA Apartment Building: State Police

The infant girl was found Tuesday night outside an apartment building, according to state police.

MA Police Warn Of Spicy Gum Sending Children To Hospital

The apparent social media craze involves gum rated at 16 million Scoville heat units, which is 16 times higher than pepper spray.

Multiple MA Schools Targeted By 'Swatting' Calls

Schools across the state Tuesday were dealing with hoax calls about shootings, sending some schools into lockdown.

Grubhub Overcharged MA Restaurants During Pandemic: Judge

The attorney general's lawsuit​ alleged that Grubhub violated a statutory fee cap in place​ during the COVID-19 public health emergency​.

Missing MA Woman Found Stranded On Rock Jetty

The 43-year-old was last seen early Monday morning walking along a beach with her dog.

28 Ambulances Respond As Surge Of Alcohol Poisoning Cases Hit UMass

The students were reportedly consuming "blackout rage gallons," a binge-drinking trend becoming popular on TikTok.

MA RMV Workers Took Bribes For Driving Test Scores: US Attorney

Two people from MA agreed to plead guilty to charges relating to knowingly passing applicants who failed their driving exams.

MA Offers Bigger Bonuses To Lifeguards For Summer 2023 Work

Last summer, the state enticed lifeguards with $1,000 bonuses. The Department of Conservation and Recreation is boosting that for 2023.

MA School Worker Accused Of Hiding Crypto Mine In School Crawlspace

It took three months of investigating before police identified Cohasset town employee Nadeam Nahas as a suspect.

Family Of Graham Lacher Increases Reward; Expands Search Out-Of-State

Lacher has been missing since June 6, 2022.

Multiple MA Schools Receive 'Hoax' Threats In 2 Days: Police

Threatening calls were made to schools in Duxbury, Concord, Amesbury, Charlestown, East Boston, North Attleboro, Westfield, and Chelmsford.

Court Docs Reveal Letters Of Support For Lindsay Clancy

Many close to Clancy sent letters to her lawyer painting her as a loving mother and dedicated labor and delivery nurse, documents reveal.

Postpartum Psychosis: Killings Of 3 MA Children Spotlight Condition

​The rare condition is treatable and can cause symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, one expert told Patch.

Prosecutor Details MA Mom's Actions Before Deaths Of 3 Children

A prosecutor revealed gut-wrenching details in the killings of Lindsay Clancy's three children during her Zoom court appearance Tuesday.

Duxbury Mom Enters 'Not Guilty' Plea In Triple-Murder Case

Lindsay Clancy will remain in a Boston hospital following her first court appearance. She's charged in the killings of her three children.

MA Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Kids Was Overmedicated: Report

Lindsay Clancy's lawyer told the Boston Herald that she had "some homicidal and suicidal ideations that she could not control."

Husband Of MA Mom Accused Of Killing 3 Children Asks Wife Be Forgiven

Patrick Clancy wrote in a statement that his wife was portrayed largely by people who "never knew who the real Lindsay was."