Crime & Safety

Pregnant Methuen Woman Killed; Have You Seen the Suspect?|Mass. Drivers Ranked Worst|Mom Sentenced for Child Rape: PM Digest

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Methuen Woman Found Dead

A four-year-old child was found unharmed. Police are investigating the incident as a homicide.

Massachusetts Drivers are the Absolute Worst: Study

Allstate says Boston and Worcester are the bottom two cities in America.

Mom Sentenced to Four Years Behind Bars for Child Rape

The woman plead guilty to raping two boys and sharing nude photographs of herself with them in 2014.

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$487 Million NH Powerball Winners Stay Anonymous

Officials: The winning family took the $256.3 million lump sum option and created the Robin Egg 2016 Nominee Trust to fund charitable orgs.

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Red Sox Detail Plans to Celebrate David Ortiz

The last weekend of the regular season will be in honor of Big Papi.

High School Football Players of the Week

There were some outstanding, near-historic Week 1 performances. Here's some we thought stood out.

U.S. News & World Report To Release 2017 College Rankings

The much-anticipated annual college rankings will be released Tuesday.

3 Mass. College Towns Among Nation's Safest

A new study says the homes to several prominent universities make the grade.

Tom Brady Posts Another Hilarious Facebook Photo

The suspended Patriots quarterback is apparently finding ways to keep himself busy.

Fatal Speed Boat Race at Watson's Pond: Victims Identified

A speed boat racer was killed and two more were hurt in a crash during a regatta at Watson's Pond in Taunton Saturday.

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