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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A person died following a car and oil truck collision in Derry, New Hampshire. The crash is under investigation, and the victims' identities are withheld pending family notification.
A five-alarm fire in Chelsea, MA, possibly caused by discarded smoking materials, led to a dramatic rescue of two firefighters and displaced 35 residents.
A Massachusetts man, Jose Mitchell Marquez, was sentenced to 15 years in New Hampshire prison for fentanyl trafficking, after being caught with over five grams of the drug.
Politics & Govt in ...
Boston is replacing 80 gas stoves with electric in Dorchester's affordable housing through a $1 million federal grant, aiming for better air quality and carbon footprint reduction.
Mary Fox was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of a man in a Boston playground over a dispute regarding a drink. She faces sentencing on March 20.
The Cambridge Police Department disclosed the PERF's review results on the fatal police shooting of Sayed Faisal, undertaking reforms and considering new mental health crisis response policies.
An 18-year-old was shot on Main St., Worcester; non-fatal injuries reported. Worcester Police seek community help; tips can be anonymous via text or online.
A New Hampshire man was arrested for stalking and impersonating a state police officer after a woman received threatening texts and saw someone outside her home.
Worcester police arrested 69-year-old James Washington on charges of cocaine trafficking after Vice Squad officers found drugs and paraphernalia at his Vernon St residence.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT scientists analyzed the orientation of Martian rocks collected by NASA's Perseverance rover, which may help unlock Mars' magnetic history and past habitability.
A child fell three stories from a window in Lynn, Massachusetts, and landed on a car, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are investigating the incident for potential neglect.
Boston Public Schools investigates a special needs child's restraint with nylon straps and duct tape at Condon K-8 School, leading to staff leave and district-wide concern.
Wellesley police responded to an armed dispute involving stolen medication, leading to a SWAT intervention and three arrests, with no injuries reported.
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