An article discusses a fatal multi-vehicle crash in New Salem, MA, where two Gardner residents were killed and others injured; an ongoing investigation seeks to determine the cause.

Boston Police arrested Jashaun Benalfew in Roxbury for drug possession with intent to distribute after a traffic stop revealed 16 grams of crack cocaine.

A man from New Hampshire got 30 months prison for his role in a conspiracy intimidating journalists, involving property vandalism as retaliation for a report on misconduct by a local businessperson.

Jose Martinez was arrested in Dorchester for drug trafficking, including possession of Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine, after police observed a suspicious exchange.

Suspected arson in several Massachusetts fires prompts investigations and rewards for leads. Fires across Southbridge, Chelsea, Brockton, and Franklin have led to officials urging building security to prevent unauthorized entry.

Boston Police joined the Brighton Center Tree Lighting, where residents enjoyed the festive atmosphere with tree lights, Santa visits, gingerbread decorating, and caroling.

A Boston school custodian was charged with assaulting three colleagues, leading to serious injuries, and was released with GPS monitoring pending a pre-trial hearing.

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.