Boston moved out of daylight saving time, enjoying an earlier sunrise and sunset. The coming week's weather is expected to be mild with classic fall conditions, though intermittent rain is also forecasted.

Four Eversource workers were injured in a possible explosion at a New Bedford worksite while securing power to a transformer. The incident caused a brief power outage for 1,347 customers. Their current condition is unknown as investigations continue.

Massachusetts warns of heating assistance being frozen due to federal shutdown, but reallocates $13 million for emergencies while urging a swift resolution.

The Boston Police Department issued a community alert about the risks of drink spiking during Halloween, offering safety tips like having drinks served by bartenders and using detection tools.

Christopher James Silva of Stoneham was arrested for allegedly damaging an ATM in Woburn with an explosive, faces federal charges, and could receive a 20-year sentence if convicted.

A 14-year-old was arrested at South Station for threatening people with a replica gun; no injuries were reported. The weapon was determined to be non-lethal.

One man died and another was seriously injured after falling from a bucket truck while trimming trees at a condominium complex in Rockland, Massachusetts.

Holyoke Police arrested two individuals, seizing drugs and cash, after responding to a gun call. No firearm was found, but evidence indicated drug distribution.

Massachusetts Governor Healey launches SHIELD, a defense sector initiative, aiming to enhance the state's role in national defense innovation and create high-quality jobs, with nearly $47 million in funding.

Boston faces a wet Halloween due to a storm system and Hurricane Melissa, with a calm start to the week but looming showers and winds by week's end, affecting festivities.

A fatal single-vehicle accident occurred on Route 3 in Duxbury, causing one death and leaving another person seriously injured; cause under investigation.

Boston's weather is expected to have sun and clouds with potential showers as Hurricane Melissa approaches, though an uncertain forecast hints at possible clear skies by Halloween.

A new DNA initiative aims to solve the 1993 murder of Holly Piirainen, with a Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy event where the public can provide DNA samples to potentially identify the perpetrator.