A Springfield man was arraigned on rape and strangulation charges after a 911 call from a Collins Street apartment, court records show.

Lat tightness after live batting work has paused Garrett Crochet's rehab and clouded the Red Sox rotation's near-term plans.

A person suffered burns to both hands after a propane flash inside a van at a Bourne construction yard; EMS transported the injured person and investigators are on scene.

A $500,000 override is on Buckland's June 2 ballot; leaders say it's needed to avoid cuts and shore up reserves amid rising school and infrastructure costs.

After eight years in Lynn, One Mighty Mill will close its Exchange Street test kitchen on July 1. Co-founder Tony Rosenfeld said staff are like family and hinted at a future test bakery.

A Wareham man was sentenced to 90 months after prosecutors say investigators found about 9,400 child sexual abuse files, some involving infants.

Six state employees resigned this week as investigators probe suspected overtime abuses, a Boston 25 investigation found.

After adding a tenant-only clubhouse in 2025, 116 Huntington Avenue has pulled in roughly 50,000 square feet of new leases — a sign amenities still move the needle.

A 51‑year‑old Newton resident was arrested after allegedly striking a car with a machete during a Dedham road‑rage incident. Police executed a search warrant at his Newton home.

A video captured Thursday shows a black bear roaming near a Worcester high school, renewing concerns as bears expand across central Massachusetts.

A construction crew struck a gas main at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, prompting an evacuation and a campus-wide gas shutoff; no injuries were reported.

Governor Maura Healey refused a DOJ demand to reverse an RMV rule that bars ICE from confidential license plates, setting up a possible federal‑state legal clash.

Cool, showery Thursday with scattered afternoon showers. A Gale Watch threatens coastal waters Saturday with gusty winds and rough seas.