Police in Rochester, NH fatally shot Joseph Russell, a man wanted for car thefts, after he fled on Route 16 and resisted arrest. The AG's office is investigating the incident.

Two car crashes occurred in Lowell; one vehicle crashed into DEP Beauty Salon on Westford Street, causing major damage, and another crash trapped a driver, who was taken to a trauma center.

Southcoast Health is interested in purchasing St. Anne's Hospital from Steward Health Care to prevent its closure, amid the latter's financial issues.

The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts upheld Brookline's ban on tobacco sales to individuals born in the 21st century, siding against store owners who challenged the bylaw.

The MBTA and MassDOT propose extending the Silver Line 3 bus to connect Chelsea to Sullivan Square, promising improved job access and 15,000 new riders, despite a $560 million budget gap.

Two individuals were arrested in Brighton for weapon and drug offenses following police pursuit and the discovery of a firearm and marijuana in their vehicle.

Restaurant owners in Boston's North End are intensifying their lawsuit against Mayor Michelle Wu, seeking millions in damages for alleged unfair outdoor dining bans specific to their area.

Three teens were arrested in Dorchester for armed robbery and gun possession after a police chase and are to be arraigned at Dorchester District Court.

Kobe Smith from Boston pleaded guilty to a firearm trafficking conspiracy, involving smuggling guns from Alabama to Boston. His co-conspirators and he face potential prison time and fines.

A former Stoughton Water Department worker, Robert J. Bullock, Sr., was arrested for tampering with the town's water supply and lying to federal agents. He faces up to 25 years if convicted.

A second explosive device, a deteriorated bazooka round likely from WWII, was safely detonated after being found by a magnet fisherman in Needham, Massachusetts.

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupted Boston's morning commute, leading to traffic blockades and several arrests by the police near South Station. Traffic resumed shortly after the incident.

Ex-college coach Steve Waithe was sentenced to five years in prison for cyberstalking and sextortion against over 100 women using fake online profiles.