A Portsmouth man was arrested for arson after a fire at Misty Harbor Condominiums in Newport, which displaced residents and required multi-department response. Evidence links him to the scene; his court appearance is pending.

Massachusetts authorities are investigating a fatal head-on collision on the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge that killed Mason Evich, 28, and injured another driver.

Boston officials have detailed a strategy for climate emergency preparedness and resilience, focusing on government response, community involvement, and infrastructure upgrades.

An MIT study highlights the environmental and economic benefits of electrifying residential heating, advocating efficient heat pumps and home insulation to cut emissions and costs.

Mark Amerault was arrested for a masked armed robbery at a Stoneham bank, with thanks to local police and the FBI. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

A woman woke up locked inside a closed bar in Boston; the Licensing Board is investigating, despite negative drug tests. The bar apologized and retrained staff, while the board criticized the lack of supervision.

A repeat offender from Boston, Kim Daley, 55, received a 125-month sentence for bank robbery and escape, with a subsequent three-year supervised release.

Boston man Keon Leary gets 9-10 years for firearm and drug trafficking after pleading guilty just before his trial starts.

Community members in Boston continue to protest the $200-million renovation of White Stadium, raising concerns over taxpayer costs, environmental impact, and community engagement.

Police joined Beverly Gibbons Senior Center seniors for Valentine's Day with gifts, chocolates, lunch from Warren Tavern, and bingo, fostering community bonds.

The Plymouth Police Department detailed their weekly activities, including 589 incidents, 11 arrests, and 56 traffic stops, showcasing their diverse responsibilities in community safety.

A train carrying printer paper derailed in Littleton, Massachusetts, blocking a road but involving no hazardous materials. The road is expected to be closed most of the day.

Edgardo Martinez was arrested in Fall River for drug trafficking; the police acted on neighborhood complaints, following an investigation by CAST and a warrant obtained by Detective Fiola.