Lawrence News

Police are searching for suspects in the beating death early yesterday morning of a man at a downtown sub shop known for its history of violent incidents.

Yom Kippur, the most solemn and important of the Jewish holy days, begins at sundown Wednesday.

For lovers of hot dogs and history, the marquis hanging next to Lawton's Famous Frankfurters downtown is somewhat chilling.

The 2008 RiverWalk to benefit Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley steps off Sunday.

A man wearing a baseball cap handed a teller an apologetic note before walking away with close to $4,000 in a quiet robbery of the Sovereign Bank at Stadium Plaza on Route 114 late yesterday morning.

Ten months after the town sued former North Andover School Committee Chairman Alfred Perry for not paying health insurance benefits his company owed, he's accused of defrauding his customers of thousands of ...

The first Ride for Jessica raised more than $5,000 toward drivers' safety education, and donations are still coming in.

A 22-year-old Lawrence man has been sentenced to life in prison, without the chance of parole, for the murder of a 36-year-old man in a Museum Square apartment four years ago.

The best Mexican food I have ever eaten is made in Lawrence, Mass. Cafe Azteca, at 180 Common Street, is a hole-in-the-wall, authentic Mexican restaurant that everyone needs to visit at least once in their ...

Three empty safes were found dumped in the Merrimack River, which may provide more clues in a rash of business breaks plaguing Haverhill, Methuen and Lawrence.

The city has begun dismissal proceedings against a Lawrence police officer for alleged conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty.

Firefighters worked quickly to knock down a three-alarm blaze in a Perry Avenue home last night.

Ken Campbell has seen the impact of the economy firsthand - empty shelves and more people lining up at the door looking for food.

The Memorial Hall Library reference desk has been designated as a satellite voter registration station.

Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, faced a strong challenge from Republican Jim Ogonowski in the special election to win her seat last October, but she will run unopposed in the Nov.

City Personnel Director Frank Bonet has resigned to take a job with the Internal Revenue Service in Lowell, Mayor Michael Sullivan confirmed yesterday.

Nine volunteers helped fire victim Mary Manock sort through her scattered belongings yesterday morning, clearing out her living room in three hours before turning their attention to the kitchen.

The public library will have a book sale today from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The sale will continue Friday, Saturday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Books will sell for $1 or less today, Friday and Saturday.

They've shaved their heads and lost weight rapidly. When it comes to competitions, rival mayors Michael Sullivan and William Manzi are always up for challenge.

Off-duty police Officer Kyle Wilcox got a little work done at the barbershop yesterday.