The article warns about increased scam activity during the holiday season and shares Cambridge's advice for consumer vigilance and recommended actions to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department revives its Forever Young Program to offer indoor winter activities for the city's seniors, promoting fitness and social engagement.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will host the 84th tree lighting on Boston Common with Nova Scotia on December 4. The Pointer Sisters will perform at the event, which also includes a lighting ceremony on Commonwealth Avenue Mall.

A 55-year-old woman has been charged with the second-degree murder of her 88-year-old mother-in-law in Exeter, NH, including allegations of wiretapping and eavesdropping.

Massachusetts reaffirms the importance of hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns amid discussions of vaccine schedule changes and misinformation about vaccines. Governor Healey emphasizes science-based policy and infant healthcare.

Man with prior conviction, Dominic Rezendes, arrested for alleged assault with a firearm, found fleeing by police, and faces multiple charges including unlicensed firearm possession.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for HUD policy changes that may increase homelessness, arguing the changes lacked congressional approval and could reduce housing funds.

A Lawrence taxi driver, Jose Dolores Batista, was found guilty of drug trafficking, involving meth, fentanyl, and cocaine. The conviction could lead to a 20-year prison sentence and a $1 million fine.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched UAP's winter activities, providing adaptive recreational opportunities like skiing and skating for people of all abilities in Massachusetts.

A kitchen fire in Fitchburg displaced four residents and sent one to the hospital. Firefighters contained the blaze; the Red Cross and Salvation Army are aiding those affected.

Boston Police appeal for information on an armed robbery in Dorchester on November 4, where a victim was robbed at knifepoint and assaulted with a car.

The Boston Globe reviewed "A Sherlock Carol," a play blending Sherlock Holmes with Ebenezer Scrooge, noting its fast pace and packed script but praising the performances.

The Worcester Police are searching for missing teenager Emily Adusei and have used Facebook to request public help in finding her since November 14, 2025.