Former Lynn teacher Michael Sebastian was sentenced to 12 years for sexually exploiting minors in Laos. He pleaded guilty to engaging in illicit sexual conduct abroad.

A Maine man received a two-year sentence for straw purchasing firearms and trafficking them to Massachusetts, with three years of supervised release to follow.

Cambridge has introduced art-infused shade structures as part of the "Shade Is Social Justice" initiative to combat rising temperatures and promote climate resilience.

A Maine State Trooper fatally shot Christopher Harriman in a confrontation at a supermarket parking lot after Harriman allegedly armed himself with a rifle.

Mayor Michelle Wu introduces the NITE Committee to revitalize Boston's nightlife, with 26 members set to enhance the after-hours economy and community life.

Springfield police arrested three men, seized drugs, a firearm, and cash after a probe into local drug trafficking.

The Boston Police Department seeks public help to identify suspects from a July 2nd shooting in Roxbury, offering various anonymity-protected ways to submit information.

International individuals are charged with conducting a card-skimming operation that stole $300,000 in several states, using skimmers at retail stores to create counterfeit cards.

Worcester Police arrest 29-year-old Kalif Carpio on multiple warrants after a reported assault leads to a foot chase and additional charges of aggravated breaking and entering and assault.

Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu has launched "Ideas in Action," a participatory budgeting initiative giving residents a say in allocating $2 million of the city budget.

A piece of maintenance equipment derailed on the MBTA Red Line, causing major delays and service disruption, with shuttle buses provided and normal service later restored.

The Boston Police Department is seeking information on a larceny suspect who stole an ATM card and withdrew $12,000 in East Boston. They encourage tips through their hotline or anonymously via text.

A Boston man linked to the D Street gang has been sentenced to 10 years for gun possession and drug distribution, offenses confirmed via his Snapchat posts.