After a bobcat was seen near Deerpath Road, Dedham animal control urged residents to seal crawl spaces, cap chimneys and avoid feeding wildlife.

Tewksbury activated a winter storm parking ban starting 4 p.m. Sunday; on-street parking is prohibited and vehicles may be towed until roads are cleared.

A temporary warming center will open at St. Mary's Church ahead of a winter storm. Volunteers are needed for shift coverage; call 508-922-9032.

Concord‑Carlisle’s boys and Boston Latin’s girls won Massachusetts state fencing crowns in Cambridge as the sport gains steam with USA Fencing’s planned move to Stow.

Newton police posted photos of coyotes in the Nonantum neighborhood and warned of increased sightings. Officials urged residents to secure trash and keep pets supervised.

Palmer resident Karen Chudy won $1 million on a $10 scratch-off and chose a $650,000 lump-sum payout. The Shell that sold the ticket will receive a $10,000 bonus.

Blue on Highland owners Scott Drago and Adam Patti are reimagining the century‑old Biltmore in Newton Upper Falls as The Biltmore Tavern, targeting a late‑spring opening. The renovation preserves 1920s character while adding tavern fare and a heated patio.

Takari Elliott pleaded guilty to a federal racketeering conspiracy tied to Dorchester's Cameron Street gang and a 2020 Brockton killing. Sentencing is set for May 27, 2026.

State and local police were working an active scene on Mountain Drive in Marlborough Friday; residents were urged to avoid the area or shelter in place. Ryan Road is closed and the Frost Free Library is available as a temporary option.

Boston Police Department drug control units arrested Boston's Armando Travieso, recovering over 500 grams of Fentanyl and 78 grams of Cocaine, along with seizing substantial cash in drug trafficking operation.

The former head of Quincy's elder services returned to federal court as a change-of-plea hearing approaches. Prosecutors say he misused city funds meant for seniors.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for bike theft near TD Garden on February 19, 2026, aided by the victim's real-time tracking of the stolen Blue Bike.

Residents in North Plymouth want the EPA to reassess safety near the Plymouth Harbor/Cannon Engineering Superfund site after Pulte Homes proposed a six‑story, 165‑unit condo. The project faces a Zoning Board review in April.