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U.S. Attorney’s Office: Member of the Lynn Chapter of the Trinitarios Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Defendant admitted to participating in a machinegun shooting; two innocent victims were hit by gunfire and survived BOSTON – A member of the Lynn Chapter of the Trinitarios pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges, including his participation in two attempted murders. Westyn Lantigua, a/k/a “Wes,” a/k/a “Muddy,” 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise…

Wednesday, May 13: Memorial Services for State Trooper Today in Salem…Musicians Gather in Gloucester to Aid Families of the Lily Jean

Weather – Cloudy…breezy…near 60 Agganis Foundation Agganis Foundation Celebrates 70 Years – Honorees Include Demakes Family…Mike Giardi…Brady Warren MIAA SPRING POWER RANKINGS Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea The Annual Community Clean Up Day is on Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is hosted by Sustainability Committee and Manchester Parks and…

Governor Healey and Boston Pops Announce Star-Studded 2026 July 4 Fireworks Spectacular

Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper and Trombone Shorty to be Special Guest Artists for Signature MA250 Event on the Esplanade BOSTON — Governor Maura Healey and the Boston Pops today announced the lineup and programming for the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the signature July 4 event of the “MA250” initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Led by legendary conductor Keith…

Giant 8-foot bronze cat sculpture moves by crane into Cape Ann Museum courtyard, May 15 at 10 a.m.

New commission of enlarged Katharine Lane Weems’ cat sculpture to be installed ahead of Cape Ann Museum’s June 30 reopening Left: Katharine Lane Weems, Seated Cat (Sphinx), Modeled in 1941. WHAT: As part of Cape Ann Museum’s reopening following nearly 20 months of closure and the success of a $23 million fundraising campaign, a new…

Funeral Procession for Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor planned for Salem, Wednesday, May 13, 2026

SALEM – Please be advised that memorial services and the funeral procession for Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor are planned for St. James Church on Federal Street in Salem this upcoming Wednesday, May 13, 2026. State Trooper Trainor graduated from Salem High School in 2013 and Salem State University in 2019, and his family continues to live in Salem. Thousands of…

Tuesday, May 12: Gloucester Shuttle Service May Be Changing Course…Former Newburyport City Councilor has died

Weather – Partly cloudy…mid 50s Agganis Foundation Agganis Foundation Celebrates 70 Years – Honorees Include Demakes Family…Mike Giardi…Brady Warren MIAA SPRING POWER RANKINGS Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea The Annual Community Clean Up Day is on Saturday, May 17 from 10 AM to 1 PM. This event is hosted by Sustainability Committee and Manchester Parks…

Salem Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

Salem Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation SALEM – The Arbor Day Foundation named Salem a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. The…

(Photos, Video) Essex Fire and Police Departments Respond to Fire at Lumber Yard

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

Fire at Lumber Yard Essex Fire Engine 2 responding to the fire. (Photo Courtesy Essex Police Department) ESSEX — Fire Chief Christian Hassel and Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. report that a fire was extinguished in a lumber yard on…

Gloucester Beach Stickers Now Availalbe

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

City of Gloucester· Resident Beach Stickers are here! Come to City Hall at the hours listed below to get your resident beach sticker for the summer. You can find them at the Collector’s Window on the First Floor. Hours: Monday…

Manchester Fire Responds to Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Vehicle Fire on Route 128 South

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Vehicle Fire on Route 128 South At approximately 4:45 PM, the Manchester Fire and Police Departments were dispatched by North Shore Regional 911 to a reported two-car motor vehicle crash on Route 128 South between…

Essex County D.A.’s Office: DA Tucker Shares Safe Prom and Graduation Season Tips for Parents and Teens

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

SALEM – With prom and graduation season getting underway, now is a good time to ensure that local youth have a great time while staying safe and in compliance with the law, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker says.…

Monday, May 4: Two Arrested in Saugus for Armed House Invasion…Humpbacks Spotted Closer Than Usual

Posted on May 4, 2026 by msonewsp |

Weather – Mix of sun and clouds…breezy…near 60 Agganis Foundation Agganis Foundation Celebrates 70 Years – Honorees Include Demakes Family…Mike Giardi…Brady Warren Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker Wednesday, we celebrated 2026 Cheryl Watson Award-winner, Victim/Witness Advocate Rocky Yaniv,…

Essex Police and Fire Departments Rescue Two People, Dog After Sailboat Runs Aground in Essex River

Posted on May 2, 2026 by msonewsp |

ESSEX — Essex Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. and Essex Fire Chief Christian Hassel are this evening praising the work of their first responders, including a town firefighter and police officer who rescued two people and a dog from the…

Essex County D.A.’s Office: Woman Deceased Following Lawrence Shooting and Vehicle Crash

Posted on May 1, 2026 by msonewsp |

Woman Deceased Following Lawrence Shooting and Vehicle Crash LAWRENCE – Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Lawrence Chief of Police Maurice Aguiler have confirmed the death of an individual following an incident that took place Thursday night…

U.S. Attorney’s Office: Peabody Man Sentenced to Over Four Years in Prison for Extortion

Posted on May 1, 2026 by msonewsp |

Defendant, a known member of the Gangster Disciples, extorted victims while incarcerated in state prison BOSTON – A Gangster Disciple gang member from Peabody, Mass. was sentenced in federal court in Boston for making threats of physical violence to extort…

Governor Healey Announces $70 Million to Expand Career Technical Education at 28 Schools, Add 2,500 Seats – Lynn Tech, NE Regional, Salem High Big Winners

Posted on April 30, 2026 by msonewsp |

MARLBOROUGH — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today it has awarded more than $70 million in Career Technical Education (CTE) program capital grants to 28 high schools and career technical schools across Massachusetts. This multi-year investment will significantly expand access to hands-on learning opportunities and help meet the growing demand for…