Governor Healey extends hybrid/remote public meetings in Massachusetts to foster democratic access and participation, maintaining post-pandemic civic inclusivity.

Children from the Leahy Holloran Center attended the World Figure Skating Championship with Boston police officers, thanks to a donation from MeetBoston.

A man in Marlborough faces 192 animal cruelty charges after 96 dead animals were found on his Sturbridge property. He has a prior conviction and was held without bail.

A Brazilian man detained in Massachusetts for alleged involvement in a human smuggling operation, having illegally re-entered the U.S. after a 2005 deportation.

A series of smash-and-grab break-ins hit Boston area smoke shops, where masked thieves shattered storefronts and stole goods. The crimes happened within hours and a few miles of each other, and police are investigating the incidents.

Dorchester Teen Center won a close soccer match against BPD FC, fostering community spirit and youth engagement.

A pedestrian, 71, was hit by a vehicle and trapped in Milford, sustaining severe injuries, and was airlifted to the hospital. Police are investigating the accident.

The FBI offers a $10,000 reward for information regarding the disappearance of Miguel Oliveras, who went missing after a night out in Portland, Maine in 2006.

Jonathan Fleischmann, sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for CSAM possession, has a history of sex offenses involving minors. He faced additional state charges, including an attempted kidnapping.

Two teenagers were shot dead at Brockton's Westgate Mall; the suspect, Davinci Leonard, is wanted and considered dangerous.

MIT engineers developed a method for sustained drug release from a single injection, which could last for months or years, offering an alternative to frequent injections, with applications in contraception and various medical treatments.

A Pennsylvania teen was charged for making a bomb threat in a Boston store by handing a note to a shopper. He admitted it was a prank after arrest; he was released and is due in court on April 14.

Thieves broke into The Vape Shop in Brighton, stealing $1,000 worth of goods. Owner Jonathan Lau's alarm failed to notify police, who were called hours later. No arrests have been made, and Lau highlights increased burglaries in the area.