An eight-year-old boy from Hopedale died after a high-speed crash in Maine involving two vehicles. Three others were seriously injured, and authorities suspect alcohol may have been a factor.

"American Fiction" won Best Adapted Screenplay at the 96th Oscars, a triumph for indie films and director Cord Jefferson, who adapted Percival Everett's novel "Erasure." Shot in Massachusetts, the film features Jeffrey Wright as a Black novelist.

President Biden visits New Hampshire, focusing on economic issues and healthcare ahead of primary contests, indicating the state's importance in elections.

A man died in a New Bedford crash after his car hit a utility pole; the cause of the accident is under investigation.

MBTA Transit Police seek a suspect who launched a pepper spray attack on a Green Line trolley in Cambridge, urging witnesses to help identify the individual from released surveillance images.

Pescador, a globally influenced seafood restaurant in Boston's Kenmore Square, is set to close on March 11, after operating briefly since the fall of 2022.

Twenty-seven golden retrievers were rescued from poor breeding conditions in Hopkinton, RI, by law enforcement and animal welfare groups. The dogs are now in the care of the RI SPCA.

A New Hampshire police cruiser rolled over on Route 25, injuring the officer inside, who was later described to have sustained minor injuries. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Boston Police officers conducted mock interviews for high school seniors at the Mattapan Teen Center, providing guidance on interviewing skills and building positive police-community relations.

Daniel Robinson was arrested by Boston Police for a series of armed robberies in Brighton and Roxbury. He faces several charges.

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in South Boston for armed robberies; his arrest follows a February 25th event where a delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint.

Joseph Vilbrun was arrested in Dorchester for firearm and drug offenses after a crackdown involving a search warrant led to the seizure of guns, ammunition, drugs, and cash.

Massachusetts sees a growing black bear population, now over 5,000 strong. This includes conservation efforts and research on bear health and patterns.