The Worcester Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate missing 36-year-old Yesie Garcia, described as 5 feet tall with brown hair and eyes.

Holyoke authorities arrested two suspects, Dones and Ortiz-Correa, for arson, attempted murder, and drug trafficking, after a fire on Pine Street and evidence including a "Ghost Gun" and cocaine were found in their hotel room.

A man in Milford was beaten with a bat on Main Street; the assailant, Andre Oliveira Gomes, was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including assault with intent to murder.

MBTA collected 3,800 pounds of food for Greater Boston Food Bank, providing 3,165 meals to those in need, demonstrating employee's commitment to public service.

Massachusetts expands its Literacy Launch Institutes program to train more educators in early literacy, offering evidence-based, no-cost training to improve student reading skills.

A pedestrian died after a vehicle collision in Tewksbury, MA. The accident happened early this morning; the driver is cooperating with authorities. The investigation is ongoing.

A fire broke out at Bob Lobster in Newbury, requiring evacuation and a multi-department firefighting response. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

New Hampshire State Police investigate an officer-involved shooting in Charlestown after an attempted traffic stop escalated into a chase and ended with a man shot and hospitalized.

Kerri Lynch Delaney announced the closure of her Quincy restaurant, 16C, at the end of December through a Facebook post, while reflecting on its role in the community and her family's involvement in its operations.

Wagner Frade was arrested in Tewksbury on multiple felony warrants, including domestic charges and unarmed robbery, following a surveillance operation. The arrest was executed without incident to ensure public safety.

A car crash in Brockton, MA early Friday left one dead and three injured after colliding with a box truck at Quincy and Centre streets; authorities are investigating.

A wrong-way driver, 69-year-old Gail Lopes, died after causing a three-car collision on I-195 in Somerset, as confirmed by Massachusetts State Police.

Massachusetts proposes comprehensive updates to childcare facility regulations, including child safety measures and professional development for staff, reflecting current best practices in care.