March 26 House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.
March 25 Cop on trial denies gunning for fellow officer in clash at home; prosecutors argue lethal risk was real Former North Andover Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons testified she never aimed her gun at Officer Patrick Noonan, claiming she was attempting suicide when shot.
March 24 Body of 20-year-old missing student canoer recovered after multiday search on Connecticut lake Dominick Tocci, a 20-year-old College of the Holy Cross junior, was found dead in Lake Hayward after his canoe capsized in East Haddam, Connecticut.
March 24 Massachusetts defends denying Catholic couple foster license even after revising gender-identity policy Mike and Kitty Burke say Massachusetts blocked them from fostering children due to their religious faith, with a summary-judgment ruling now pending.
March 23 Police officer shot by colleague in armed showdown at home could have killed brothers in blue: prosecutors North Andover officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons pleaded not guilty as prosecutors and her defense clashed over a June 2025 gun incident during her trial.
March 21 Massachusetts mayor wants nation to see positive impact of cash handouts as city tackles poverty Uplift Salem gave 100 residents $500 monthly for one year, backed by $685,000 in private funds. Mayor Pangallo claims a Salem State University study shows broad benefits.
March 20 Trump administration sues Harvard over alleged failure to protect Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions The Trump administration is suing Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish students from antisemitism and seeking billions in taxpayer funds back.
March 19 Boston officer charged with manslaughter after shooting carjacking suspect as video disputes account Boston police officer Nicholas O'Malley charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting suspected carjacker Stephenson King during incident.
March 13 High school senior charged with 'random' murder after 68-year-old woman found dead in Massachusetts home Massachusetts teenager Anthony DeMayo, 18, was charged with murder in an alleged random attack that killed Janet Swallow, 68, in her Danvers home Thursday.
March 10 Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check Nantucket's Sconset Bluff Walk faces new visitor restrictions after overtourism complaints. Officials approve recommending limited hours and a patrol system to manage crowds.