Police in Westbrook, Maine fatally shot 37-year-old Ryan Nichols after he allegedly armed himself and did not heed commands during a domestic disturbance. Officers involved are on administrative leave pending an investigation.

Boston Police officers served meals with East Boston Soup Kitchen during the holidays to build community ties.

Boston Police District A-1 officers attended the annual trellis lighting at Christopher Columbus Park, mingling with the community and enjoying festive activities.

Market Basket plans to convert a historic Seekonk, MA theater into a new supermarket, contingent on government approvals. The company purchased the site for $9.5 million and intends to build additional retail facilities.

A fire-suppression system malfunctioned at a Wareham gas station, covering it in powder, but caused no injuries and the station resumed normal operations.

A court denied the prosecution's request to obtain the phone records of Karen Read's parents in her murder case, a request argued necessary by the prosecutors and deemed a privacy overreach by the defense.

A house fire on Winstead Avenue in Woburn, Massachusetts, drew firefighting efforts late Friday night. Details on the cause and potential injuries remain unclear as investigations continue.

The Lynn Police Department warns of a spate of robberies against food delivery drivers in East Lynn and offers safety tips, urging public vigilance and requesting surveillance footage.

Boston Police officers joined seniors for a Thanksgiving luncheon at Nuevo Dia Adult Day Health Center, enhancing bonds between law enforcement and the community.

Boston Police officers distributed Thanksgiving meals at St. Anthony’s Shrine, highlighting their commitment to community service beyond their regular duties.

A contractor in Wellesley suffered a life-threatening shock while hanging holiday lights. Emergency services revived him, and an OSHA investigation is ongoing.

Manchester NH Police arrested Michael Zifchak on charges related to the possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse images following a joint investigation.

An Attleboro teacher has been put on leave after accusations of slapping two students, with an investigation involving the school district, local police, and child welfare officials underway.