Lowell High School's cellphone ban is criticized after a false alarm lockdown highlighted issues with students being unable to contact parents. No threat was found, but parents and students are calling for policy reevaluation.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a $4.7 million initiative to train 1,000 residents for careers in the life sciences by 2025, aiming to diversify the local industry.

A California man got a two-year sentence for smuggling and selling a misbranded drug as a cognitive enhancer from China to the US, and must forfeit over $1.8 million.

MBTA commuters faced delays due to power outages affecting the Blue, Green, and Orange lines, leading to travel disruptions and service advisories during the morning rush hour.

Jose Santiago from New Bedford pleaded guilty to fentanyl distribution and faces up to 20 years in prison following a justice department announcement on February 14.

A pedestrian in Dorchester, Boston, incurred life-threatening injuries after being hit by a fire truck; the cause of the incident is under investigation.

A woman's car was shot at an apartment complex in Peabody, MA. Police found spent shell casings but no injuries were reported. No arrests have been made yet as the investigation continues.

A Maine sheriff's deputy was shot in the leg and hospitalized. The incident occurred during a disturbance in Minot, which led to a fire and the suspect's arrest. No ongoing threat to the public is reported.

A Massachusetts trooper arrested 19-year-old Camron Arthur for unlicensed firearm possession after stopping his car for excessive window tint and speeding.

A luxurious 4,600 sq ft condo in Boston's Back Bay is on sale for $7M, featuring European-style interiors, on-site doormen, modern amenities, and a prestigious location with three garage spaces.

Birdies Hot Chicken is set to open a new location in Downtown Crossing, Boston, bringing its popular Nashville hot chicken to the city's heart, as announced by a local food enthusiast.

A TikTok video allegedly showing teenagers engaging in blackface behavior at a Boston Sephora store went viral, prompting the company to condemn the act and eject the individuals involved.

A man in his 20s was hospitalized after crashing his Camry into a snow plow on Route 2, causing a lane closure and investigation by Massachusetts State Police.