Federal approval grants MassHealth an extension of its 1115 waiver, expanding healthcare access and affordability for Massachusetts families and allowing health services coverage for eligible inmates before release.

UMass Amherst's Sarah Perry received a $936,000 NIH grant to develop technology for observing proteins in motion, potentially revolutionizing structural biology.

A fire engulfed a home in Beverly, Massachusetts, leading to hospital treatment for a woman with burns. Firefighters quickly subdued the blaze, and no firefighters were harmed. The cause remains under investigation.

Authorities in Massachusetts found no evidence of intentional dog poisoning in Moseley Woods, suggesting the illnesses could be due to natural outdoor hazards.

A truck crashed into a building and landed on several cars in Brockton, causing minor damage and no reported injuries. The driver fled the scene, sparking a police search. The cause remains under investigation.

Emilio Garcia-Cappas, 27, from Springfield, was indicted on fentanyl distribution and conspiracy charges and could face a significant prison sentence if convicted.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the return of Boston's Playoff Hub on Canal Street for Bruins and Celtics home playoff games, aiming to foster fan unity and support local businesses.

The Worcester Police arrested 19-year-old Gasno Saintilme for an alleged drug deal, seizing suspected crack cocaine and a knife. He faces multiple drug-related and weapon charges.

Alison Brizius has been appointed as the new Director of the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, bringing her expertise to manage the state coastal program and address climate change impacts.

Researchers at MIT and the University of Washington have developed a model that anticipates human errors by considering our decision-making constraints, aiming to improve AI's predictive abilities regarding human behavior.

A JetBlue flight narrowly avoided colliding with a Southwest aircraft on a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport due to an air traffic control error.

Dorchester, Boston, experiences bold daytime package thefts, with Ally Burchill's security footage catching thieves in action despite deterrent signs.

Boston police are on the lookout for a suspect who reportedly spat in the face of an MBTA bus operator earlier this month, with officials turn...