A Dominican man in Massachusetts was arrested for allegedly trying to distribute fentanyl-laced pills. Facing a serious charge, he awaits a May 6 hearing.

A fire started from a garage in Chelsea, MA, spread to three homes. It was caused by an improperly discarded cigarette. No injuries were reported, but some residents were displaced.

Massachusetts hosted its first Healthy Youth Summit, focusing on teaching young people about healthy relationships, with over 300 participants and an expanded RESPECTfully campaign.

Parents outraged over explicit sexual health questions in a Burlington middle school survey filed federal complaints, contending against the content and its administration.

Massachusetts officials arrest Angel Soto from Springfield for sexually assaulting minors, with charges including aggravated rape of a child and witness intimidation.

The National Cyber Crime Conference in San Francisco, led by AG Campbell, focused on training law enforcement to combat cyber threats, with over 220 sessions and presence from 42 states and eight countries.

MIT and Singapore researchers developed silk microneedles to efficiently deliver nutrients and chemicals to plants, potentially reducing environmental impact and waste.

A vehicle-pedestrian collision in Pittsfield, MA, resulted in the death of 62-year-old Shawn Ouillette. Police are investigating the accident, which occurred on April 28.

A 5-year-old boy, Lens Arthur, was fatally hit by a school bus in Hyde Park, Boston. The community is grieving, and an investigation into the incident has begun.

Boston experiences summer-like warmth, prompting wildfire risk warnings due to winds and low humidity. A cooler, breezy evening is expected, with mixed weather to follow throughout the week.

MIT engineers advanced gene therapy with a control circuit for precise treatment of genetic disorders like Fragile X syndrome and Friedreich’s ataxia.

Two men were arrested in Fall River for drug-related activities. Detectives from CAST were central in the operations leading to a vehicle chase and foot pursuit for Andre Rego, and a pat frisk revealing cocaine on Leonard Starcher Jr.

The Plymouth Police Department reported their weekly activity, including 719 incidents, 14 arrests, and various other calls ranging from traffic stops to community service tasks.