Northampton

A man pleaded guilty to a lesser murder charge in the stabbing of his roommate in Northampton, Massachusetts, in 2022. For the death of Jana Abromowitz, Devin Bryden was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of release on parole after 35 to 40 years, after the plea change hearing in Hampshire Superior Court, prosecutors said Wednesday. “The decision…

Runner Gabby Thomas, who grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts, and graduated from Harvard University, became a gold medalist Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. Thomas launched from the start line with determination, taking a commanding lead in the women’s 200m. She crossed the finish line in 21.83 seconds. “I was in complete disbelief,” Thomas said. “I know I’ve earned it,...

Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas, who is from Northampton, earned her first Olympic gold medal Tuesday.

Team USA’s Gabby Thomas offered advice for young athletes after winning the gold medal in the 200m event at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday.

American sprinter Gabby Thomas took gold in the women’s 200m at the Paris Olympics, one of the marquee matchups at the Games.

Harvard graduate Gabby Thomas will compete for a medal Tuesday in the women’s 200m final.

A man fired an assault-style rifle into an adjoining house in Northampton, Massachusetts, Thursday, sending a bullet through a man’s pants at the home, prosecutors said. Joshua Martinelli, 29, was charged with four counts of assault to murder over the incident on Wright Avenue, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. He also faces charges of assault with a...

Multiple houses of worship were targeted with bomb threats on Sunday, including in Hingham, Needham and Northampton, Massachusetts. Nothing was found inside of any of the buildings. Investigations are ongoing.

A synagogue in Northampton, Massachusetts, was one of several Jewish places of worship to receive a threat on Sunday. Northampton police said they were alerted before noon that Florence Congregational Church, which houses Beit Ahavah, a Jewish synagogue, had received an email alleging there was a bomb inside of the building. Police responded and helped evacuate about 100 people, securing…

Nothing was found inside either temple in Hingham or Needham, police said.

According to Massachusetts State Police, the missing jet skier is believed to be a 51-year-old man.

The body of a jet skier who went missing following a collision with a boat Sunday evening on the Connecticut River in Northampton, Massachusetts, was found Tuesday, police said. The incident was reported about 7 p.m. Sunday, Massachusetts State Police said. Two occupants of the boat were rescued by Environmental Police Officers and taken to the state boat ramp along…