Massachusetts faces an increased risk of wildfires due to drought, with dry conditions fueling concerns of rapid fire spread. Officials urge caution and water conservation as the state battles a precipitation deficit.

Twin Donuts in Allston, a local fixture since 1955, is closing due to financial pressures with escalating food costs, confirmed for March 23. The community mourns the loss of this beloved diner and its role in the area's culture.

Boston's Mayor Wu announces the conversion of 347 Fairlawn Estates apartments into permanently affordable units, funded by ARPA and aiming to prevent displacement.

Residents in Rockport found a possible WWI-era shell, prompting a response from local authorities and a controlled detonation by the bomb squad without any incidents.

Officers responded to a stabbing at Cottell Heights, finding a man with a chest wound. Barry Cabral was arrested for the assault, while Erik Getchell was charged as an accessory. The victim is in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

The Chelsea Police Department is investigating a fatal incident on Eastern Avenue that resulted in the death of a juvenile and another injured, calling for community assistance.

Police in Auburn, MA responded to a shooting on Southbridge Street; a man with non-life-threatening injuries was found and 60 shell casings were recovered, indicating a serious incident. The event is under investigation.

Davien Fuentes was arrested in South Boston for drug and firearm offenses after police found marijuana and a high-capacity Glock during a vehicle stop.

Cambridge firefighters rescued 11 people stuck in an elevator, with only one requiring medical evaluation. The cause of the malfunction is under review.

An Ashland man was arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography after a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

A car crashed into a house in Lynn, Massachusetts, leaving one injured and causing significant property damage. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Joshua Lanchester was indicted by a Grafton County Grand Jury for the Second-Degree Murder of 76-year-old Cynthia Lanchester, allegedly using a hammer.

SMART researchers, in collaboration with TLL and MIT, have developed a nanosensor for noninvasive, real-time tracking of iron levels in plants, potentially transforming crop management and fertilization strategies.