The Worcester Police Department has started a six-month initiative employing steady blue lights on patrol cars to increase visibility and deter crime, with the department emphasizing that drivers must yield only to flashing lights with sirens.

A UMass Lowell band bus caught fire, leading to an evacuation; one person was treated for smoke inhalation. Firefighters controlled the blaze, saving most of the equipment, and received mutual aid support.

Boston's weather forecast includes showers and a possible thunderstorm, with a 90% chance of rain and heavy morning fog, potentially affecting traffic. Evening skies will clear up, leading to a sunny Tuesday before more rain on Wednesday.

Coleen Kuamo`o, wanted for child sexual assault in Hawaii, was arrested in Massachusetts.

A historic box company in North Attleboro suffered significant damage from a fire, but no injuries were reported, with crews managing the scene and the cause under investigation.

Hunters discovered skeletal remains and a suicide note in a car in a Massachusetts forest, suggesting a double suicide with no outside actors involved.

Steve Pagliuca has listed his renovated Back Bay mansion for $10.995 million, featuring luxurious amenities, modern updates, and historical architecture.

Massachusetts Governor Healey initiates a public campaign to promote flu and COVID-19 vaccinations, countering federal vaccine access limits, and ensuring statewide coverage by insurers.

The Trump Administration has paused $11 billion in USACE projects, potentially delaying the replacement of Cape Cod's Bourne and Sagamore bridges. Massachusetts has committed state funds, but federal funding uncertainty remains.

The Boston Police have alerted the public about a series of robberies targeting cash registers in local businesses, with the thief posing as a customer.

Cardiac Crusade, a non-profit started by survivor Julie Coons, is working to make AEDs more accessible and has launched in Boston to map AED locations and integrate them into smartphone maps.

Massachusetts' Healey-Driscoll Administration has released over $22 million in grants to enhance food security by supporting 113 local food producers and organizations.

Boston Police seek help identifying two suspects involved in a Lululemon theft on Boylston Street, urging public assistance and assuring tipster anonymity.