A preliminary OIG review calls the budget process for Massachusetts' county sheriffs "opaque, chaotic and deeply flawed" and warns of possible finance-law fallout.

A former Boston Children’s Hospital anesthesiology fellow was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to producing and sharing child sexual abuse material. A restitution hearing is set for March 26.

The Patriots are raising prices on most Gillette Stadium seats for 2026, with average hikes a little over 7% and season-ticket invoices due March 31, 2026.

A man was shot on Legion Way in Cranston and later died; police say a suspect was detained after a vehicle crashed in Swansea, Massachusetts.

Archival images shared by the Cambridge Fire Department show a three‑alarm blaze at 888 Mass Ave, heavy smoke and multiple ladder rescues. The post credits Boston Globe photographer Bob Dean.

A Massachusetts State Police sergeant faces misdemeanor and felony assault charges after prosecutors say he used pepper spray and physical force during a January traffic stop in Springfield.

Ralph's Coffee is opening at 101 Seaport Boulevard, bringing Ralph Lauren’s green‑and‑vintage café look and a menu of espresso and pastries to the Seaport. Hiring appears to be underway.

David and Ina Steiner settled their federal lawsuit against eBay after alleging a 2019 campaign of stalking and harassment. Court filings say terms were not disclosed.

A 26-year-old was arrested after allegedly pulling a .40-caliber Beretta and threatening a passenger on an MBTA bus; transit police say he has a prior firearms conviction.

A 68-year-old man was found unresponsive after a neighbor dispute at a Middleborough multi-family home; one person was arrested and the Plymouth County DA is investigating.

The state’s high court denied a bid to reopen Dennis Bateman’s 2007 convictions in the 2005 Deerfield Sunoco killings, keeping his life sentences intact.

A Malden school employee was placed on administrative leave after police notified the district of an investigation into an alleged incident involving a student. No charges have been announced.

Cambridge firefighters evacuated a mixed‑use Mass Ave building after high carbon monoxide readings; crews ventilated the property, shut a heating appliance and reported no injuries.