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Brian Walshe, accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, seeks to limit evidence in his upcoming trial. The prosecution claims he conducted online searches about body disposal, while the defense argues these searches were obtained illegally. His trial is set to begin on October 20.
A baseball game in Milford, Massachusetts, was suspended after a fight broke out between fans and players during the fourth inning. The Milford Legion Baseball Post postponed the next game following the incident, which involved a Milford fan and players from East Springfield. Police are investigating but made no arrests.
StormTeam 5 has issued a heat advisory for southern New England as temperatures are expected to reach the low-to-mid-90s on Friday, with heat indices approaching 100 to 103 degrees. Thunderstorms are likely to develop Friday evening, particularly in northern areas, posing a risk of damaging winds and heavy rain.
Eight children from France experienced seizure-like symptoms during a choir concert in Cambridge, Massachusetts, prompting their hospitalization. Fire Chief Thomas Cahill confirmed that all children, aged 11 to 13, appeared healthy prior to the incident, and the cause remains unclear. A hazmat team found no hazardous materials in the building.
Market Basket appointed Chuck Casassa, Kevin Feole, and Steve Paulenka as executives following the termination of Joe Schmidt and Thomas Gordon amid an investigation into workplace issues. The board cited insubordination and false remarks as reasons for the firings, while Demoulas criticized the decision as detrimental to the company culture. Customers express concern over the ongoing turmoil within the grocery chain.
A Waltham motorcycle officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a collision while responding to an emergency call on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred near 730 Main St. when the officer's motorcycle hit another vehicle while navigating heavy traffic.
Kien Lang received the 2025 Volunteer of the Year award from the Boston Tax Help Coalition for his dedication to assisting low-to-moderate income residents with tax preparation. Since 2012, Kien has volunteered at various locations, leveraging his multilingual skills to strengthen community ties. This tax season, the Chinatown Main Street site served 171 residents and returned $186,000 in refunds.
Lia Valdez has joined the Boston Tax Help Coalition as the new Relationship Manager, aiming to enhance community partnerships and support volunteers. With a background in community work, she plans to streamline processes and increase visibility for the Coalition's services.
Six Massachusetts communities filed a complaint against Republic Services in Salem Superior Court, seeking a more effective trash collection method amid an ongoing strike. Residents claim the strike has created public health issues due to overflowing trash and inconsistent pickups. A judge questioned the effectiveness of the injunction given the company's assertion of near-normal service.
A former resident of Gabriel House Assisted Living Facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, is suing the facility's owner for negligence following a deadly fire that killed ten residents. The lawsuit claims unsafe conditions and inadequate emergency procedures contributed to the tragedy that occurred on July 13. Governor Maura Healey and local officials are scheduled to address the media regarding the ongoing investigation.