MA Man Receives World's 1st Pig Kidney Transplant

by Newton News Editor | Mar 21, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Richard Slayman, who suffered from end-stage kidney failure, underwent the four-hour long surgery Saturday as a life-saving measure.

DMVs Nationwide Hit With Outage, Officials In Multiple States Say

by Newton News Editor | Mar 21, 2024 | Newton Patch News

DEVELOPING: BREAKING: All motor vehicle departments in the United States went down Thursday, according to officials in multiple states.

New Hampshire Manslaughter Felon, Released On Parole, May Be In Massachusetts

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

A New Hampshire fugitive, last seen in Worcester in December 2020, may still be in the Bay State: A “violent tendencies” warning has been issued for Richard Paul Labbe, a kidnapping convict, too, last seen in Worcester, Mass., in 2020.

Meet The MA Locals Going Dancing In The 2024 NCAA Tournament

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Twelve Massachusetts locals are representing the Bay State in March Madness this year. Here’s who they are, and where they play.

Winter Returns To MA With Frigid Wind Chills, Snow Threat

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Following weeks of warm temperatures, it will feel more like winter starting Wednesday night and through the weekend.

MA Shelter 'Overflowing With Puppies' In Need Of Adoption

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

“Seriously, come adopt, please!” the MSPCA’s Salem shelter wrote.

CDC Warns Of Measles Spread: MA Has Among Highest Vaccination Rates

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Measles cases are growing in the U.S., but not as sharply as a 2019 outbreak that hit Massachusetts.

Brookline Woman Charged In Emaciated Golden Retriever Mix Cruelty Case

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

MSPCA Law Enforcement said the woman was charged with cruelty toward a 10-pound Golden Retriever mix and another dog found at her home.

Elderly Newton Resident Identified As Man Found Dead In Charles River

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

State Police said foul play is not indicated in the death of the 80-year-old man found in Boston on Tuesday morning.

MA Among Safest States in America: Report

by Newton News Editor | Mar 20, 2024 | Newton Patch News

Four of the five safest U.S. states. are in New England, though Massachusetts fell closer to the middle of the ranking.