Jeffrey Szymaniak resigned as superintendent of Whitman-Hanson schools amid budget crisis and staff layoffs. Dr. John Marcus steps in as acting superintendent.

Lawrence Police issued a missing person alert for Brian Silck, who is not deemed in danger. They request public help and encourage contacting them with any information.

A man, 67, became the latest pedestrian fatality in New Bedford, MA, after being struck by a car on Route 6. The driver stayed to help; police are investigating. This follows another recent hit-and-run death in the city.

Two died after their scalloping vessel capsized off Martha's Vineyard amidst heavy snow and high winds, with preliminary investigations pointing to the weather as the cause.

Massachusetts starts 2026 with new laws on cannabis lounges, boater education, deer hunting, assault penalties on transit workers, and the addition of two commemorative days.

The Lawrence Police Department is seeking public help to find Matthew Nicolosi, who is missing but not considered in danger. Citizens are asked to contact the department with any information.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secured a settlement with HHS, ending Trump administration-induced delays in NIH research grants, impacting studies on diseases like Alzheimer's.

A fire in New Bedford injured a resident and a firefighter; complications arose from oxygen exposure and solar panels on the home. An investigation is underway.

Salem man arrested for illegal firearms and potential bomb-making materials after a collaborative investigation by Massachusetts law enforcement agencies.

Firefighters worked together to extinguish a significant fire near New Hampshire's Loon Mountain, with Campton-Thornton Fire Rescue establishing a water shuttle to combat the blaze.

Boston prepares for First Night celebrations, cautioning against public drinking, drone use, and urging attendees to report anything suspicious for safety.

Brookline MA Police seek public help via social media to identify a larceny suspect from a December 11 incident on Davis Ave, asking anyone who recognizes the individual to call 617.730.2711.

Firefighters in Sherborn, MA battled an early morning garage fire that caused $400,000 in damages, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.