Crime & Safety

Slain Teacher's Husband Found Guilty Of Her Murder: Patch PM

Also: Major traffic issues after messy rollover closes ramp for 2 hours | Statewide plastic bag ban being voted on this week​ | More.

Vanessa MacCormack, a beloved second grade teacher in Lynn, was murdered on Sept. 23, 2017.
Vanessa MacCormack, a beloved second grade teacher in Lynn, was murdered on Sept. 23, 2017. (Suffolk County DA's Office)

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Slain Schoolteacher's Husband Found Guilty Of Her Murder

Prosecutors said Andrew MacCormack killed his wife, Vanessa, at their Revere home and then took their 1-year-old daughter with him to buy cocaine.

Interstate Ramp Reopens, But Major I-93 Delays

The I-93/I-495 ramp closure was expected to last into evening rush hour, police said.

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Statewide Plastic Bag Ban Being Voted On This Week

The Senate proposal will override current municipal bans, and will charge consumers 10 cents per recyclable paper bag.

53 Homes Without Service After Gas Line Struck In Lawrence

There were no fires or injuries, officials said, but repairs could take up to 12 hours.

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North Shore Mayors Backing Kennedy

In the past week, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll and Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt have voiced support for Joe Kennedy in his Senate race.

Man Charged With Impersonating Waltham Police Officer: Newton PD

A 62 year-old Newton man was arrested and charged with impersonating a police officer after someone confronted him about a pile of leaves.

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