A Sudbury bookkeeper pleaded guilty to bank fraud, admitting to embezzling over $180,000 from her employer, with potential penalties including 30 years in prison.

A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty to illegal reentry in the US after multiple deportations, facing up to two years in prison and fines. Sentencing is set for February 13, 2024.

The former owner of Sandy's restaurant in Plymouth was sentenced for tax evasion and undeclared employment taxes, amounting to over $250,000 in federal losses.

The Massachusetts House passed a bill mandating paid time off for workers to vote, expanding an older statute to all employers, despite concerns from business groups.

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll endorse Rep. Dylan Fernandes for a Massachusetts state Senate seat. Fernandes aims to replace Sen. Susan Moran, focusing on housing, jobs, and infrastructure.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in East Boston for illegal firearm and ammunition possession after police found a gun with a large capacity magazine in his home.

MIT scientists developed a machine-learning model to rapidly predict chemical reaction transition states, a task previously difficult and time-consuming.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has announced plans to convert an old state hospital in Foxborough into a 141-unit affordable housing project for seniors, utilizing various funding sources, including tax credits and subsidies.

Two Massachusetts breweries, Dorchester Brewing Company and Aeronaut Brewing, plan to merge into "Tasty Liquid Alliance," aiming to enhance growth and innovation.

A woman in Webster was caught on camera stealing over $1,000 worth of Christmas gifts from a porch; she has been identified and is cooperating with the police.

The Revere Public Schools district is dealing with bed bug issues in three schools, prompting thorough cleaning and preventive advice to students and parents as fear and discomfort arise among the school community.

A Dominican woman received an 11-year sentence for her involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation linked to Sinaloa, Mexico. She pleaded guilty to distribution and money laundering charges.

Two arrested in a Worcester drug bust by local police, involving charges for distributing and possessing Class B substances such as cocaine and Suboxone.