Lawrence News

A Methuen man being held for his alleged connection to a drug mule ring turned deadly is appealing a decision to deny him bail for the second time.

Despite an appeal from State Sen. Sue Tucker, D-Andover, the Massachusetts Highway Department will not pay to replace new curbing on North Main Street near Elm Square.

Four School Committee members now support suspending Wilfredo Laboy, the school superintendent, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation into what authorities believe are financial improprieties.

Fire Chief Peter Takvorian is bracing for the layoff of 14 firefighters and the closure of two firehouses to plug a $1.6 million Fire Department budget shortfall in fiscal 2010, a situation he describes as "critical." "We are in a terrible situation," Takvorian said.

A Methuen pizza shop owned by School Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy may stand in the way of Mayor Michael Sullivan voting tonight to put the embattled schools' boss on paid leave.

Lawrence Mayor Michael Sullivan said he now supports suspending embattled School Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy after another police raid.

Police raided Lawrence schools Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy's home in Methuen last night, carrying away files, computer equipment and a small black trunk after searching the home for more than two hours.

The owners of Lawton's Famous Frankfurters stand are vowing to move their business - possibly to Methuen - if work isn't done soon to keep the restaurant from sliding into the canal.

With his office now the subject of a criminal probe, Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy has lost the ability to lead the city's schools.

Jun 19, 2009 6:28 pm US/Eastern LAWRENCE State and local police officials have seized computers in an investigation involving the Lawrence School Superintendent's Office.

Three Lawrence men were arrested on Summer Street about 6 p.m. yesterday on a variety of gun and drug possession charges, police said this morning.

Sitting outdoors and enjoying ice cream is the perfect antidote after a harsh winter.

One has to wonder how much more toxic waste is scattered around Lawrence, stashed away in the nooks and crannies of city property.

Six years ago, an all-girl middle school in the city was just a dream for many. That dream not only became a reality, but it was solidified yesterday when Esperanza Academy graduated its first class at Grace Episcopal Church.

Hazardous waste from a mercury spill that occurred 3 1/2 years ago has been stored in a Mount Vernon pumping station, posing a potential threat to the residential neighborhood.

A well-known Massachusetts defense lawyer faces an assault and battery charge after a female attorney said he bear-hugged her and put his chin on her shoulder in court.

You can call it the case of the racist stoner. A vandal spray painted a swastika and the words "smoke treez" "smoke blunts" "get high" "wicked sait" and "whoop whoop" on the back of White Hen Pantry at 319 Merrimack St.

Roberto Plaza had a habit of visiting a yellow house on Hampshire Street known to harbor drug dealers, said his sister, Jacqueline Plaza.

Talks on a budget in Lawrence that includes possible layoffs of city workers are scheduled to continue this week between Mayor Michael J. Sullivan and city councilors.

Two teens were shot and two others stabbed when an out-of-control house party ended in a wild street fight early yesterday.