Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria has settled a defamation lawsuit against the Everett Leader Herald, resulting in the newspaper closing and a $1.1 million payment to DeMaria.

Boston's weather is set to shift this week with rain forecasted, a rise in temperature, and potential snow by the weekend, as per NWS and Boston25News reports.

The Haverhill Police are seeking help to locate Angelica Lynn Gonyer, last contacted on December 13. The 32-year-old woman has blue eyes and a medium build and is missing under unclear circumstances.

Residents in Cape Cod report multiple silent, bright drones in the skies, similar to recent incidents in New Jersey.

A man died in a house fire in Plainville, MA, on Friday afternoon. The fire was accidental, and mutual aid was called in from neighboring departments.

Boston Police officers from District D-14 supported the Boston Lodge of Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Competition, engaging with the community and celebrating local youth talent.

Boston faces a cold weekend with temperatures around the freezing mark, according to the National Weather Service. The city will see a brief warmup next week with rainy conditions.

Boston's Mayor Wu, in collaboration with MOAC, announces a call for artist proposals for temporary monuments to foster discussion on historical narratives, with grants up to $100,000, funded by the Mellon Foundation.

A severe storm in Massachusetts caused a partial roof collapse of a mixed-use building in Uxbridge, leading to the evacuation of residents and one injury.

Two men were arrested on gun charges after a joint police raid in Worcester, MA. The search uncovered three firearms, ammo, and a spent casing. Neither had the required licenses.

The merger between Albertsons and Kroger was blocked by federal and state courts, with lawsuits alleging that Kroger didn't sufficiently pursue regulatory approval.

A suspect, Alicia Castagnino, has been arrested for a suspicious shooting death on Silver Street in Manchester and is awaiting arraignment. Details remain limited as the investigation continues.

A Brockton man was sentenced to over six years in prison for trafficking firearms and drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine, after pleading guilty to multiple charges.