A historic church in New London, CT collapsed, but a woman inside was safely escorted out. The cause is unknown; no prior structural issues were reported.

Police activity surged in South Braintree Square following a CVS robbery, with units and a K9 searching the area. Residents were advised to stay away for efficient operations. Details are limited and the suspect remains at large.

A Saugus Middle School teacher was arrested for possession of a controlled substance found in the faculty bathroom. There was no danger posed to students or staff.

A man in Malden was arrested for stabbing his wife in the neck during a domestic dispute. The child present was unharmed and is now with child protective services.

The Massachusetts Health Policy Commission will review Dana Farber's planned affiliation with Beth Israel Deaconess, assessing its impact on costs and market competition.

Springfield Police arrested two men for trafficking cocaine and possessing bags of suspected fentanyl after citizens reported a drug deal involving a stolen vehicle.

Authorities seized Karen Read's phones and are trying to limit blogger Aidan Kearney's communications amid witness-intimidation charges in a Boston officer's murder case.

Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group plans to open two new restaurants in Boston's Seaport District by 2025, offering different dining experiences and aiming to integrate with the local community.

A gene therapy trial in China shows that five deaf children gained the ability to hear, heralding a major medical advancement.

Two Boston individuals face charges for a fraud scheme involving loans taken out in prisoners' names, with potential penalties including 30 years in jail and a $1 million fine.

The Lynn Police Department, DEA Task Force 2, and Massachusetts State Police seized 10 kilos of fentanyl and other drugs in a sting operation, with details and suspect identities pending investigation.

Governor Maura Healey of Massachusetts signs an executive order for state agencies to implement skills-based hiring, prioritizing abilities over degrees for more inclusive workforce.

The article describes charges against Boston contractor Brandon Campbell for allegedly stealing over 100 artworks from an elderly woman's home, which he denies, claiming they were contaminated.