Governor Healey opposes Berkshire Gas's proposed rate hike, which could increase bills by 25% for Western Mass consumers. Her administration is working to reduce energy costs statewide and has previously acted against utility increases.

Chef Tiffani Faison opened Tigerbaby at High Street Place — a counter-service stall serving East and Southeast Asian–influenced dishes for downtown diners.

Three multinational teams are bidding to run Boston’s commuter rail. The award will shape electrification, schedules and who manages one of the region’s biggest transit systems.

After nearly 50 years, Massachusetts shoe repair shop Footworks is closing, ending its legacy of craftsmanship and customer care.

A shooting from a road rage incident in Chicopee led to charges against a person, who was found with a loaded handgun and a device for converting firearms into machine guns.

Two New Bedford detectives were involved in a collision during a police operation; they've been released from the hospital. Two individuals were arrested for DUI and other charges. The incident is under investigation.

Somerville Police seek public help in identifying a person of interest related to recent home break-ins, and urge the community to secure their homes and share information.

About 100 cats were removed from a Woonsocket residence Monday; shelters and rescue groups are caring for the animals and seeking foster homes and adopters.

The Trisha Brown Dance Company performed at the Boston Arts Academy Theater, showcasing Brown's choreography, including "Glacial Decoy," "Son of Gone Fishin'," and "Rogues."

Firefighters in North Attleboro, with aid from multiple agencies, responded to two separate house fires early Saturday, which displaced residents but caused no critical injuries. Both fires are under investigation and not deemed suspicious.

A Massachusetts State Trooper was seriously injured after his cruiser was hit on I-95 South in Salisbury while he was removing a ladder from the road.

Healey is pressing towns on MBTA zoning while assuring firefighters their equipment grants won’t be cut — but chiefs say tying safety dollars to housing compliance politicizes life‑saving gear.

A multi-agency ice rescue at First Encounter Beach drew Coast Guard crews and state detectives Saturday morning; one person was taken to Cape Cod Hospital.