Adam Bied of Reading, Massachusetts, is charged with wildlife trafficking including trading in endangered species parts, facing potential jail time and fines if convicted.

The Massachusetts State Senate passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags, impose a fee on paper bags, and implement other measures to reduce plastic use and increase recycling.

An older adult died and another was injured in a three-alarm house fire on Vernon St. in Rockland. Firefighters responded to heavy flames; the cause is under investigation but not deemed suspicious.

The Weston community mourns after a car fire resulted in two fatalities; the DA's office and police are investigating the single-vehicle accident from June 17, 2024.

The new Ragon Institute building in Cambridge has opened, advancing medical research with cutting-edge facilities designed for collaborative efforts in global health challenges.

A Florida man is charged with embezzling $5.7 million from his employer, a Massachusetts-based firm, and faces up to 20 years if convicted of wire fraud.

The Bunker Hill Day Parade in Charlestown celebrated its 249th year with brass bands and historical tributes, reflecting a tradition that strengthens community bonds, including participation from local law enforcement.

Somerset Police are seeking the public's help to identify the getaway driver involved in a Home Depot shoplifting case; the suspect with a cross tattoo on his ankle is still at large.

East Boston police arrested Ivan Ortiz for possession of an illegal firearm after a disturbance call led officers to discover a modified Glock 17 in his fanny pack.

MIT researchers suggest waves may shape Titan's coastlines based on erosion models, contrasting earlier inconclusive evidence of wave activity on Saturn's moon.

Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey signed a new law banning revenge porn and targeting “deepfakes,” enhancing legal protections against abuse and exploitation.

Boston Police arrested Kamari Miller for illegal firearm and drug possession after a shot spotter detection in Roxbury. A 'ghost gun' and narcotics were found during a frisk.

Boston Police arrested 16 individuals for sex-related crimes following an extended human trafficking operation conducted with multiple law enforcement agencies.