A Lowell man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after prosecutors say his phone held more than 5,000 images and a USB drive contained hundreds more. The U.S. Attorney’s Office called the case part of Project Safe Childhood.

A Roslyn Street blaze in Salem left one person critically injured Tuesday afternoon; investigators have not yet released a cause.

A film about Lowell’s mill workers was pulled from the park theater, prompting local letters and joining a national legal fight over how parks present history.

A 26-year-old Arlington man pleaded guilty last Friday to a federal drug conspiracy tied to firearms and 3D‑printing equipment.

FAS Dean Hopi Hoekstra quietly updated guidance to allow signs inside private workspaces even if visible outside. The move follows faculty pressure after a removed lab-window banner.

A North Dartmouth man received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the 2023 stabbing death of his Chelsea girlfriend, Margarita Morehead.

Boston councilors signaled plans to ban kratom sales after an emotional hearing where family members and experts warned the product is dangerous and unregulated.

Sunny and unusually warm today in Boston with highs near 72°F and coastal fog. Rain and gusty winds are expected later this week.

A five‑story, 219‑unit complex is proposed at 273 West Central St., replacing a mostly vacant retail plaza next to the West Natick commuter‑rail stop.

Two people were taken into custody after a coordinated early‑morning raid on a Webster apartment. Authorities say one suspect was found hiding in a closet during a secondary sweep.

Boston police arrested two people after a handgun was found inside an apartment at 270 Huntington Avenue; one suspect also faces intimidation and drug counts.

Police warn fake court-style parking hearing notices with QR codes are circulating in Boston. Verify tickets on the city site and report suspicious notices to police.

Bradley Cafe — known as Brad’s — was heavily damaged in a Friday morning fire near Providence College. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.