A gunshot in Southbridge led to the arrest of two individuals after investigation revealed an accidental shooting and attempts to dispose of the gun involved.

Massachusetts State Police and Northbridge Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl, Aubrey Pollinger. The public has been asked to assist.

Brockton Beer Co. in Massachusetts is gaining attention for its innovative, inclusive approach and culturally-infused craft beers in an industry with limited diversity.

Researchers propose that the brain expansion in ancestral humans might have been fueled by fermented foods, challenging the long-held belief that cooked food provided the necessary calories.

Boston police arrest Jorge Santiago Collazo for fentanyl trafficking after finding him with a stash on Southampton Street.

James Schaff, 57, from Cambridge, was arrested for a series of burglaries on Beacon Hill in Boston. He is linked to break-ins at three addresses on Charles Street.

A Quincy woman, Taylor Lacorte, with a long criminal record, was arrested for shoplifting and heroin trafficking in Boston. She faces multiple charges and her bail was set at $5,000.

A man attacked a senior woman at Boston's State Street Station, snatching her mask and shoving her. He was arrested, raising public transport safety concerns.

Massachusetts Cannabis Business Association president David O'Brien is accused of mishandling a marijuana shop license deal, prompting a lawsuit from Cannavana Inc. for breach of contract and fraud.

Boston's Gardner Pilot Academy's principal and assistant principal were removed after failing to respond properly to student bullying and sexual misconduct.

Springfield police arrested Jean Mercado for the December homicide of Billy Spivey Jr., following an investigation by the Springfield Police Homicide Unit.

A 3-year-old is in critical condition after a vehicle fell through ice on Lake Memphremagog, Vermont, with a family of four inside. Other victims suffered minor injuries.

A judge ordered the Newton Teachers Association to pay $625,000 in fines over an illegal strike in Massachusetts, while parents' lawsuit for compensation was dismissed.