The B.A.A. has increased the Boston Marathon qualification standards, leaving some runners who met previous times ineligible. Only 24,362 out of 33,249 applicants have been accepted so far for the 2026 race.

Sauchuk Farm in Massachusetts features a seven-acre Lexington Minuteman-themed corn maze for the state's 250th anniversary, offering a variety of family activities and agri-entertainment.

The Rutland MA Police announced the charging of Ramon Rosario for vehicle break-ins and related crimes after interagency cooperation including fingerprint analysis and surveillance footage.

Road rage in Saugus, MA led to a man being shot in the leg and another arrested near an ice cream shop. The victim is expected to survive; the shooter faces firearms charges.

Boston Police delivered school supplies to students, promoting community spirit through back-to-school initiatives.

MBTA announced service suspensions on Green and Orange lines in October for safety upgrades and signal improvements, affecting commuters with shuttle buses as alternatives.

Kevin Ruiz faces charges after a home explosion in Dartmouth, linked to fireworks, left one dog dead and caused significant property damage. The incident appears accidental, and Ruiz is known for fireworks displays.

A Worcester couple, Kiersten and Moises Soto, were convicted of sex trafficking charges, facing potential life sentences. They trafficked a relative, employing violence and threats. Sentencing is set for December 2025.

A Woburn man, Nnamdi Opara, is charged with bank fraud and money laundering involving stolen tax refund checks.

The Nova Exhibition in South Boston honors the victims of the Nova Music Festival massacre in Israel, displaying items from the attack and underlining a unified narrative of tragedy and resilience.

An arrest has been made in a fatal hit-and-run at a New Hampshire Taco Bell parking lot; Maria Camila Posada Canizales faces charges after the accident that killed Juliana Harbeck.

Boston paid $150,000 to settle with two men wrongly accused in the 1989 Carol Stuart murder case, accompanied by an apology for the racial injustice involved.

Boston radio host Kennedy Elsy was honored by police with a light display during her walk for youth suicide prevention, underlining community-police solidarity in mental health awareness.