A Massachusetts bill would ban the sale of medical debt, bar medical bills from credit reports and curb aggressive collections. Supporters say it would shield families from ruinous debt.

A stabbing at Braintree's Wollaston Alloys left one man injured and another arrested; the suspect is facing charges including assault with a dangerous weapon.

An arrest has been made in a fatal Pittsfield hit-and-run where William Colbert was dragged for miles. William Gross faces charges including motor vehicle homicide.

A traffic stop in Chicopee for a faulty headlight led to a chase, crash, and the arrest of Alguile Ramirez for drug possession and traffic violations.

Boston’s inaugural MICHELIN entries left a big mark for Asian restaurants — a South End omakase took the city’s only star while Bib Gourmands highlighted Uyghur, Hunan and Thai kitchens. The honors have already tightened reservations across neighborhoods.

A fire extensively damaged a home in Falmouth, with no human casualties but a pet lost. Two people and a dog escaped; the cause is under investigation. Firefighters and local agencies responded.

Worcester police are investigating the water-related death of a 14-year-old after the child was taken to a hospital; officials released few details as investigators probe the scene on Almont Avenue.

Study reveals hair extensions contain hazardous chemicals linked to health risks, particularly for Black women, with most products unlisted on labels.

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.