A Franklin man was sentenced to 15–30 years after pleading guilty to fentanyl-sale and firearm charges tied to a months-long state police probe. Prosecutors say large quantities were seized during the investigation.

State immunization data show overall coverage is stable, but rising religious waivers and under‑vaccinated pockets in places like Dukes and Franklin counties raise outbreak risks.

Mayor Michelle Wu opened applications for paid summer jobs for Boston youth ages 14–24. The futureBOS portal and a youth fair on April 18 will connect applicants with employers and banking supports.

Three people were arrested after an armed robbery at a Topliff Street apartment; police say victims were sprayed and struck and the suspects were found inside a unit.

Ascend Elements filed for Chapter 11 after funding cuts and softer EV demand, imperiling its Covington recycling plant and planned Kentucky expansion.

A family of three escaped a massive blaze on Crescent Street in Bridgewater early Friday; firefighters from multiple towns fought the fire and no injuries were reported.

UMass Boston students staged a sit-in at the provost’s office after the university moved to end a senior lecturer’s continuing appointment. The action has drawn petitions, union backing and claims of retaliation.

Wasabi has closed its acquisition of Seagate’s Lyve Cloud, folding the S3‑compatible platform into its hot‑cloud stack and accelerating its push into AI‑ready storage.

Wenham police arrested a 19‑year‑old from Dracut after a reported carjacking on Rubbly Road; he faces carjacking, assault and leaving‑the‑scene charges.

Southbridge police arrested a 39‑year‑old woman who they say drove at a fleeing teen on March 24; she faces multiple charges including an assault‑to‑kill allegation.

A person was taken to an area hospital after shots were fired on the 200 block of Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury; police say detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Police boosted patrols at schools across Tyngsborough and southern New Hampshire after automated bomb threats; K‑9 sweeps found no devices and investigations are ongoing.

A patchwork of historic tolls, failed bills and politics explains why Route 1 and tunnel drivers pay while I‑93 commuters do not. Lawmakers are now eyeing pricing options.