Luisa Sparrow was named Massachusetts Teacher of the Year for her work with students with intellectual disabilities, earning a $10,000 grant for her school.

Firefighters from Acton and surrounding towns controlled a fire at the YV Art Museum in Acton, with the blaze damaging a storage container and no major injuries reported.

Springfield police arrested two men and seized two illegal guns, including a ghost gun, after a ShotSpotter alert.

Boston is set to experience a winter storm with snow and rain, known as an "Alberta Clipper," bringing cold air and gusty conditions, with minimal snow accumulation expected.

Chef Barbara Lynch is hosting an estate sale in Gloucester as she faces a lawsuit for $1.7 million in unpaid property taxes, featuring items from art to designer clothes.

Firefighters in Cape Cod battled a significant fire at a Yarmouth commercial building after reports of an explosion. They contained the blaze despite challenges, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.

Two people were hospitalized after a morning shooting in Boston's Dorchester area; their injuries are non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made as the investigation continues.

MIT scientists developed a photonic processor for AI that performs computations with light, boasting low latency and high accuracy, potentially revolutionizing deep learning.

Mill No. 5 in Lowell is set to permanently close by January 2025, leaving patrons heartbroken. The cherished indoor mall hosted a diverse array of shops and events, becoming a local community staple. The reason for the closure was not specified.

MIT's Catherine D'Ignazio is using data to address social issues and empower marginalized groups, focusing on projects like AI tools for documenting feminicide in Latin America.

A high school football player suffered a traumatic brain injury during a game and was hospitalized, prompting a fundraiser that raised nearly $26,000 for his support.

Firefighters tackled a three-alarm fire at an abandoned four-story building in Brockton, with the structure's integrity causing safety concerns and a defensive approach to the blaze.

Police in Dover are dealing with an ongoing situation involving an individual who barricaded himself inside a house after brandishing a knife. Negotiations and road closures are in effect. No injuries reported.