Holyoke Police and DEA seized drugs and arrested Dwayne Howlette after a traffic incident and house search, with charges including drug trafficking and resisting arrest.

A former U.S. Department of Labor employee was charged with wire fraud for allegedly claiming over $40,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits fraudulently.

MIT News reports on the development of READY and MINDSCAPE, tools to assess military members' cognitive readiness and brain health, addressing the challenge of detecting subtle cognitive changes.

Timothy Dearborn was sentenced to 18 months and a 3-year Boston ban for break-ins and thefts after pleading guilty. He must also get mental health treatment.

Boston's weather is initially sunny with highs in the mid-70s but expects rain and possible thunderstorms starting Friday afternoon, which may help alleviate ongoing drought conditions.

Somerville Police are seeking help to identify a person of interest in a house fire on August 20, 2025. They urge the public to share info and any security footage from that night.

Car crash in Raynham, MA, leaves one man dead and a woman with severe injuries following an earlier store confrontation.

MassTrails 10 Campaign launches in Massachusetts, highlighting ten top trails for outdoor activities and connecting them to local transport, supported by various state departments and the Conine Family Foundation.

Worcester Police arrested Emmanuel Hernandez for carrying a loaded illegal firearm near a baseball game, potentially preventing violence. He was also wanted for a prior gun-related offense.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory concluded its testing for chemical and biological attack resilience in the NYC subway, finding solutions for threat detection and mitigation that will enhance safety for commuters.

Massachusetts awarded $20 million in grants to 30 school districts to expand preschool access, benefiting approximately 3,200 children, with an emphasis on students of color and English Learners.

The Boston Police Department held a Junior Police Academy, engaging kids with activities and demonstrations to foster positive relations between youth and law enforcement.

Boston's weather varies from partly sunny to cloudy with a chance of storms next week, influenced by distant Hurricane Erin, which brings a Wind and High Surf Advisory to New England.