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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman was found dead and a man severely injured in a Chicopee, MA home, with authorities investigating the incident as isolated, posing no community threat.
Teenagers broke into a Nantucket home to throw a Halloween party after their Airbnb rental request was denied. The police are investigating, but no charges have been filed yet.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
MIT researchers designed a promising cancer vaccine aimed at enhancing the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockade therapies against heterogeneous tumors.
A man on a scooter was injured in a South Boston collision and hospitalized; details of his injuries are undisclosed. The driver stayed on scene; the cause is under investigation, no citations reported.
Weather & Environment in ...
Boston is forecasted to have a rainy Tuesday, followed by sunshine on Wednesday, and a potentially disruptive rainstorm on Thanksgiving Day with a 100% chance of rain, possibly causing travel delays.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The MBTA Red Line is now free of slow zones for the first time in two decades, following extensive track improvements aimed at enhancing service efficiency.
A man was arrested for threatening moviegoers at a Danvers mall theater; no weapons were found on him. Charges include assault and disturbing the peace.
Springfield Police are searching for a 12-year-old runaway named Perseus Gonzalez, last seen around the Worthington or Plainfield Street areas. They urge public assistance and tips for his safe return.
Community & Society in ...
First responders in Boston rallied to support Collin, an 8-year-old with cancer, by forming a cruiser convoy and naming him an Honorary Boston Police Officer.
A Boston multi-family home caught fire, displacing four people without injuries. Firefighters contained the blaze swiftly. Investigation into the cause is ongoing.
The Boston Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Sariah Riley-Pimentel from Brighton, last seen in Norwood, MA.
A Dartmouth College sorority and two fraternity members are charged after a student drowned post an off-campus party. The college has suspended both the sorority and fraternity involved.
MIT, Harvard, and Mass General Brigham lead a consortium that has initiated two renewable energy projects adding 408 MW to the grid to combat climate change.
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