Latest News in Boston, MA

Hoping to join Wu on ballot, third-place mayoral candidate pursues recount

Domingos DaRosa, a Boston mayoral candidate, seeks a recount after finishing third in the preliminary election, hoping to secure a spot on the general election ballot. His efforts follow Josh Kraft's withdrawal from the race, but DaRosa did not meet the required 3,000 votes to be considered for replacement. He claims that voters who supported Kraft are being “shortchanged” and criticizes media coverage that he believes marginalized his campaign.

Police respond to pro-Palestine encampment at BU

Police dispersed pro-Palestine demonstrators at Boston University on Monday as they attempted to establish an encampment to protest the war in Gaza. Activists called for the university to divest from Zionist groups and reject ICE agents on campus. The encampment ended after demonstrators faced threats of mass arrest from various police departments.

Brockton man arrested in connection with fatal Fitchburg stabbing

A man was fatally stabbed in Fitchburg early Tuesday morning, prompting police to arrest 27-year-old Charles Ednerson from Brockton. Ednerson faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and armed assault with intent to murder. The victim has not been publicly identified pending family notification.

California judge denies Menendez brothers petition for new trial

A California judge denied Erik and Lyle Menendez's request for a new trial, rejecting claims of sexual abuse by their father as insufficient to overturn their convictions for killing their parents in 1989. The ruling follows recent denials of parole for both brothers, who have served over 30 years in prison.

Mass. woman says a coyote killed her dog

A Burlington woman reported that a coyote killed her 10-month-old dog, Dougal, on July 6. Although the dog had no visible injuries, it died from a broken neck, prompting the owner to warn other pet owners about coyote risks despite no public safety threat being identified by police.

New Englands shrimp industry is struggling, with fishermen catching few in 2025

New England shrimp fishermen face an extended moratorium as regulators consider a five-year ban due to persistently low shrimp populations. Climate change and environmental conditions in the Gulf of Maine have contributed to the decline of this once-thriving winter delicacy. A small winter sampling program yielded disappointing results, prompting concerns about the industry's future.

Norfolk County sheriff spent campaign cash on personal business ventures, state officials say

Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott will pay $36,500 after regulators found he misused campaign funds for personal business expenses. The funds included payments for a media relations course and food for real estate meetings. McDermott has not faced criminal charges and will not be referred to other agencies.

2 plead guilty to hate crime charges after attacking trans employee at Mass. liquor store

Two men received prison sentences after pleading guilty to hate crimes for assaulting a transgender employee and her fiancé at a liquor store in Sunderland, Massachusetts. The attack occurred on July 16, 2024, when the defendants used homophobic slurs after being refused alcohol. The victims suffered significant injuries and emotional trauma from the incident.

MIT investigating messages of hate, violence found on campus over the past week

MIT police investigate multiple incidents of hateful speech on campus, including swastikas and violent graffiti, as reported by President Sally Kornbluth. Kornbluth expressed concern over the rise of such incidents, especially following the recent shooting of activist Charlie Kirk. The university pledges to address these acts through a disciplinary process.

Man falsely confessed to Charlie Kirk shooting to help assassin escape, police say

A 71-year-old man, George Zinn, confessed to the shooting of Charlie Kirk to mislead police and assist the actual perpetrator's escape. Zinn faces felony charges for obstruction of justice after police arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the murder suspect. A judge deemed Zinn a "substantial danger" to the community and ordered him held without bail.