A state commission's report and a federal complaint tied to Concord‑Carlisle have reignited a debate over definitions, curricula and student safety.

At a Globe event, scientists explained why windier storms, warmer nights and a rapidly warming Gulf of Maine are already reshaping New England's seasons and coasts.

Braintree officers forced entry at a Skyline Drive home Saturday after a man barricaded himself; a 35‑year‑old was arrested on outstanding 209A warrants.

Boston's weather will vary this week with a mix of sun, snow, and rain, as predicted by the National Weather Service, with high temperatures in the low to mid-30s and lows around the low 30s.

A construction worker was hospitalized with injuries after an accident in Bridgewater at a former Friendly's site. OSHA is investigating the incident.

Police arrested Lincoln Tarlue for brandishing a firearm during an altercation at a Manchester Walmart and charged him with Criminal Threatening and Felon in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

Double homicide suspect Davinci Leonard was arrested in Mexico after a year-long manhunt by Brockton Police, Massachusetts State Police, and U.S. Marshals.

Detectives say they seized about 173 grams of suspected crack and more than $2,000 at a Central Ave apartment. A 35‑year‑old man faces trafficking charges.

JLL will manage Brown University Health’s 4.5 million square feet of hospitals, clinics and offices, consolidating oversight across Rhode Island and nearby states.

Epilogue Books & Wine plans to open at 21 Summer St in downtown Natick, blending an indie bookstore with an intimate wine bar. Owner Mai Hoang says the lease isn't finalized and the team is targeting late summer 2026.

A Massachusetts woman was killed in Fort Pierce, FL, after a Jeep crashed into the pool area where she was sunbathing. The driver may have had a medical episode.

Two men face charges for distributing counterfeit pills with methamphetamine in Massachusetts after an investigation and undercover operations led to their arrests.

Chicago investor Mesirow paid $218M for Twenty20, a 355-unit tower in Cambridge Crossing, adding a near‑fully leased building to its growing multifamily fund.