Former Rhode Island priest James W. Jackson was sentenced to six years in prison for receiving child pornography, with over 12,000 images and 1,300 videos found.

Brian Walshe has been assigned a court-appointed lawyer after being declared indigent, following the withdrawal of his previous attorney. He faces charges in the murder of his wife Ana Walshe.

A space heater caused a fatal fire in Springfield, MA, taking the life of a 91-year-old resident. Officials emphasize heater safety and report six deaths from home heating fires in the state over the past five winters.

Logan Clegg received life imprisonment for the murder of a retired New Hampshire couple, after being convicted of "knowingly and recklessly" causing their deaths.

A man suffered life-threatening injuries in an East Boston stabbing incident early today, with no arrests made so far. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

Springfield police arrested 18-year-old Raymond Lopez after a foot chase, finding him in possession of a loaded gun. He faces multiple charges, including carrying a firearm without a license.

Westford Police are searching for three suspects who stole a Colombian Red Tailed Boa from a Petco store. They're asking for tips to find the individuals involved in the daytime heist.

The Boston City Council voted to allow immigrants with legal status to vote in city elections, awaiting further approval from the mayor and state legislature. Critics caution potential risks to immigrants’ paths to citizenship.

A jackknifed tractor-trailer shut down the Dorchester Ave Overpass on I-93 South Boston, causing extensive traffic disruptions and leading officials to advise motorists to seek alternative routes.

The new Dot Crossing mixed-use development opens in Dorchester, offering 29 affordable apartments near public transit and featuring a bookstore led by the city's Poet Laureate.

A Canton orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Olarewaju James Oladipo, was convicted of health care fraud related to opioid prescriptions and upcoding, facing a potential decade in prison.

A Charlestown houseboat is on the market for $299k, offering a lifestyle on water with city skyline views, despite a hefty winter berth fee and a compact living space.

Two seniors were seriously injured in a three-alarm fire at their Orange, MA home, with the blaze not initially deemed suspicious and linked to a wood stove.