Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expedited state funding for Head Start programs amid a federal shutdown to prevent layoffs and closures, ensuring services for over 11,000 children.

Stalin Marte-Castillo was arrested in Holyoke for heroin/fentanyl trafficking after a multi-agency operation discovered around 8,000 bags of the drugs in his home.

Cambridge partners with the CCF to provide $500,000 in aid to residents facing food insecurity due to the government shutdown, with funds allocated to local food pantries and grocery gift cards for SNAP-eligible individuals.

One man died in a crash in Charlton when his Honda Fit hit a stone wall on Route 169 early Thursday; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

The Duxbury Police Department is investigating a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins that occurred on October 30, with some suspects still at large.

A Norwood father-son duo won $800,000 in the Mass Cash lottery, with the father sharing a ticket with his son.

Authorities in NH and VT are searching for Adam Adolph, a "violent and unpredictable" man wanted for police pursuits and considered a fugitive from justice.

Boston Police District B-3 hosted the "Pink Ribbon Bowl," a flag football tournament supporting breast cancer awareness and raising funds for the Ellie Fund.

St. Patrick's Church in Watertown, MA, reported $9,000 in stolen donations; police are investigating, no arrests made, and community assistance is sought.

Governor Healey promotes Angelo Gomez to Chair of the Massachusetts Parole Board, highlighting his extensive law enforcement experience and commitment to public safety and fairness.

Boston's Halloween may be affected by an incoming storm with heavy rain and strong winds predicted for the evening, potentially impacting festivities.

MBTA announces a 10-day shutdown of the Green Line between Park Street and Union Square starting November 4 for safety upgrades, advising commuters to allow extra travel time and use replacement shuttle services or alternative bus routes.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell co-leads a coalition to protect education programs from federal cuts, challenging U.S. DOE TRIO program grant terminations.