The former fire chief of Ware, Massachusetts, Thomas Coulombe, pleaded guilty to embezzling over $20,000 from the town and nonprofit fire associations.

The Big E fair in New England is opening, featuring the Massachusetts Building with local vendors, foods, and crafts, celebrating the state's agricultural heritage since 1919.

Boston Police from District E-13 joined locals for free salsa lessons in Jamaica Plain to foster community ties, with officers serving ice cream to children and dancing with residents.

ICE agents in Boston arrested dangerous illegal aliens in a crackdown opposing local sanctuary policies, under the expanded Operation Patriot 2.0, with DHS criticizing these policies and targeting Massachusetts.

Cambridge Savings Bank and the Community Development Department offer a financial education workshop series for local businesses, covering topics like cash flow and marketing through Zoom every Thursday in October.

The Cambridge Fire Department announces a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11, 2025, inviting the community to honor those lost in the attacks and their aftermath.

Massachusetts ranked as one of the happiest states in America by WalletHub, highlighted for its low suicide rate and adequate-sleep rate, despite some employment and productivity challenges.

The Early College initiative in Massachusetts is successfully increasing college enrollment and retention among high school graduates, with a focus on providing equitable opportunities for underrepresented students.

Boston Police visited a youth summer camp to engage with kids, bringing equipment to explore, a comfort dog, and free ice cream to foster positive relations.

Boston Police Academy Class #65-25 completed their training with a symbolic run to the headquarters, signifying their transition into law enforcement careers.

Two teenagers were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 21-year-old UMass Amherst intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C.

A Somerville mail carrier, Michael Vernon, is indicted for stealing prescription drugs from mail on his Waltham route.

Boston Police arrested Cornelius Brown-Bell in Mattapan, seizing illegal firearms, narcotics, and stolen vehicles, with charges including firearm possession and intent to distribute drugs.