Crime & Safety

America's Newest Oldest Person is MA Resident|Ex-MMA Fighter Charged With Attempted Murder of Girlfriend: PM Digest

Also: Northern New England's biggest liquor store coming to MA border; Charles River claims another life; Granola bars recalls; More.

At 113, Goldie Michelsen is Now Oldest Person in the Country

The new oldest person in the country is in Massachusetts - and she says she's got the secret to longevity.

Retired MMA Fighter Charged with Attempted Murder of Girlfriend

A retired MMA fighter who police say choked and beat his girlfriend was arrested Sunday morning and has been charged with attempted murder.

Northern New England's Biggest Liquor Store Planned Near MA Border

The biggest liquor store in New Hampshire history is coming to Nashua. It's expected to generate over $20 million in annual sales.

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54-Year-Old Graduates from College After Cleaning it For Nearly a Decade

This WPI grad spent nights cleaning the college while he went to school. Now, he's got a degree in mechanical engineering.

Charles River Claims Another Life

At 6:53 a.m. troopers responded to the Charles River after a dog walker and a rower reported seeing a man jump into the water.

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Listeria Hysteria: Granola Bars Recalled

These granola bars are being pulled off shelves for concerns about listeria.

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