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A driver died in a fiery rollover crash in Stow, Massachusetts, early Saturday morning. The Lexus ES struck a tree, rolled over, and caught fire shortly before 4 a.m., with no other vehicles involved. The incident is under investigation by local and state authorities.
A woman died in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, early Saturday. Crystal Mullens, 36, of Freetown, became trapped in her vehicle and did not survive, while a passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Massachusetts State Police continue to investigate the incident.
A federal judge blocked the White House from cutting funding to Boston and other sanctuary cities after the Trump administration's threats of criminal charges against local leaders. U.S. District Judge William Orrick ruled that immigration-related conditions on unrelated grant programs are unlawful. Boston's Trust Act protects immigrants from detention by local police without a criminal warrant.
Organizers canceled Riverfest at Salisbury Beach due to life-threatening rip currents caused by Hurricane Erin. The Department of Conservation and Recreation raised double red flags, indicating a significant safety risk for swimmers. Many Massachusetts beaches are expected to remain closed through the weekend.
Four members of a Madbury family died in a murder-suicide, prompting the Oyster River Cooperative School District to prepare for the new school year. Classes will begin Wednesday, with resources available for students to help process the tragedy. Parents are encouraged to engage in open conversations with their children about the incident.
The Asian longhorn tick, first identified in New Jersey in 2017, has spread to 24 states and now carries the bacteria causing Ehrlichiosis. Researchers warn that these ticks pose a significant public health threat due to their ability to clone themselves and their year-round presence. Massachusetts has not yet reported ticks carrying the bacteria, but the risk remains high.
Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan will begin unpaid leave after being arrested for willful trespassing outside a Newport restaurant. Body-cam footage shows her invoking her title and warning a police officer he would "regret this" during the incident, which involved alcohol. Flanagan faces a misdemeanor charge and is scheduled for arraignment later this month.
Massachusetts' Leo J. Martin Golf Course has been named the worst in the United States by MyGolfSpy. The state-operated course received a low Google rating of 2.7, prompting the Department of Conservation and Recreation to announce plans for significant improvements.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot withhold federal funding from Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and 30 other cities over their sanctuary policies. U.S. District Judge William Orrick extended a preliminary injunction that protects these jurisdictions from funding cuts as the administration seeks to enforce stricter immigration policies.
A Maine man, Anthony A. Delman, faces charges for allegedly shooting a pregnant woman in Carver and later injuring his cousin in Dennis. Delman, 37, has a history of mental health issues and was arrested after fleeing into nearby woods. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges and is due back in court on September 15.