Gov. Maura Healey and DESE told schools to investigate AI-generated "deepfakes" of minors and follow reporting, support and evidence-preservation protocols.

A Methuen High teacher has been placed on paid administrative leave while the district investigates complaints involving a minor.

Waltham police and a regional drug task force say a search warrant turned up more than two kilograms of suspected cocaine; one man was arrested and another is wanted.

Federal prosecutors say a Florida man ran a multi‑state Ponzi scheme that cost Massachusetts investors millions. Jose Bello faces federal wire fraud charges and could be arraigned in Boston.

PitchBook/NVCA tallies show Texas startups raised $5.8B in Q1 versus Massachusetts’ $5.3B, driven by several massive defense and robotics rounds in Austin. The reversal highlights how a few big deals can flip statewide VC rankings quickly.

A Roslindale man was arraigned after a January crash that left a 23‑year‑old pedestrian with severe, life‑altering injuries.

Boston’s first recreational dispensary quietly closed its Grove Hall shop after lawsuits and a $2.2M judgment, leaving employees locked out and vendors unpaid.

Cambridge’s community electricity program now delivers 75% new renewable power at lower supply prices for most residents, using long‑term contracts and bulk buying. Many households were automatically enrolled and can check the supplier listed on their Eversource bill.

A man sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Dorchester Monday night. Police responded to a crash near Aspinwall Road.

A 29-year-old Fall River man died after his motorcycle crashed on Main Street in Westport late Saturday. Investigators say a telephone pole and a wall were struck as police probe the crash.

A Boston man was arrested at Tewksbury State Hospital after an alleged assault on a pregnant staffer. He faces assault charges and is due for arraignment in Lowell.

Kingston police are investigating a TikTok clip that appears to show a Silver Lake staffer in an online sexualized conversation with someone posing as a 15‑year‑old. The district says the employee was removed and investigators are seeking tips.

Two Billerica paramedics spotted flames on School Street early Friday, knocked on doors and helped six people escape a Lowell house fire.