Whitman Woman Denied Parole in 1988 Hammer Murder Case After 36 Years
Whitman MA-A woman serving a life sentence for the 1988 hammer killing of a Whitman man has been denied parole following a unanimous decision by the Massachusetts Parole Board.
Brockton Curfew Upheld After Judge Denies Restaurant’s Last-Minute Legal Challenge
A judge has denied a Brockton restaurant’s request to block the city’s temporary curfew tied to public safety concerns, keeping restrictions on nightlife and street activity in effect. BROCKTON MA — A judge has rejected a last-minute legal attempt by a…
Body Recovered from Nantasket Beach; Death Investigation Underway
HULL, Mass. — Authorities are investigating after an elderly man was found floating in the water at Nantasket Beach on Wednesday evening.
Brant Rock Residents Urged to Report Illegal Fireworks Before They Cause a House Fire
BRANT ROCK, Mass. — With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, residents in Brant Rock and neighboring South Shore communities are being urged to report illegal fireworks before they lead to a serious fire or injury.Brant Rock’s homes are built…
Marshfield Opens Cooling Centers July 2–3 as Extreme Heat Arrives
Marshfield Opens Cooling Centers July 2–3 as Extreme Heat Arrives With dangerous heat expected across southeastern Massachusetts, the Town of Marshfield has announced several cooling centers will be open on Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, to…
Emergency Public Safety Curfew Effective July 3 in Brockton
Brockton MA-Mayor Moises Rodrigues has issued a proclamation declaring a temporary public safety curfew for the City of Brockton, effective Friday, July 3, 2026.
A Dark Chapter in Kingston’s History:Remembering The Tragedy of Melissa Benoit
A Dark Chapter in Kingston’s History:Remembering The Tragedy of Melissa Benoit Local News Desk Kingston MA-In the annals of South Shore history, few events resonate with the chilling impact of the tragedy that befell Kingston on September 15, 1990. The…
The 40-Year Journey to Justice for Tracy Gilpin
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: The 40-Year Journey to Justice for Tracy Gilpin BROCKTON, MA — In March 2026, a Plymouth County jury delivered a historic verdict in one of Southeastern Massachusetts’ most enduring cold cases. After nearly four decades of…
⚠️ Plymouth Beach Access Alert: Crossover Closed Due to Plover Nesting
Plymouth MA-Attention, beachgoers and anglers: Access to the Crossover at Plymouth Beach is officially closed to all vehicles effective immediately.
🚧 MASS DOT TRAFFIC ALERT: BROCKTON MA
BROCKTON MA-Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Starting Road Work on Centre Street at Lyman and Cary