'Deeply Disturbing:' Lawmakers Drop In On Prison | Patch PM

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MA Lawmakers Make Unannounced Visit To Souza-Baranowski Prison

In the wake of allegations of prisoner abuse, state Sen. Jamie Eldridge called the culture in the prison "deeply disturbing."

2 Iranian Students Challenge Removal From Country

Both Boston-area students said federal officials at Logan acted illegally in denying them entry to the U.S. to start classes.

Coast Guard, Police Searching For Missing Gloucester Woman

Abbie Flynn, 59, was reported missing Sunday evening.

After Firefighter Deaths, Worcester FD Looks At Internal Review

Worcester Fire Chief Michael Lavoie is asking city officials to hire a consultant to analyze the department's practices.

Teen Cited For Texting Time Of Crash That Canceled School

Police cited a teenage driver who crashed into a fire hydrant Sunday, causing a water main break that drained the water tank in Harvard.

Ex-Peabody Teacher Given More Time In Sex Abuse Lawsuit

A federal judge gave the teacher more time to respond to accusations by a student who attended Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.

Barnstable School Cancels China Trip Amid Coronavirus Worries

The cases of coronavirus in China are increasing and not decreasing, which led officials to cancel a student trip to the country.

Milford Man Back Behind The Wheel For Red Sox Truck Day 2020

Al Hartz has been driving the Red Sox truck full of equipment to spring training since the late 1990s.

Newton Man On Hunger Strike Against Weymouth Compressor Site

BU professor Nathan Phillips began a hunger strike to call attention to what he called violations at the Weymouth Compressor station site.

Boston Celtics Honor Hingham Boy For Australia Fundraising Effort

Owen Colley, 6, was celebrated as a "Hero Among Us" after helping raise more than $293,000 for Australia wildfire victims.