An 18-year-old was shot on Main St., Worcester; non-fatal injuries reported. Worcester Police seek community help; tips can be anonymous via text or online.

Juan Otero faces federal charges for dealing firearms while on pretrial release, including selling a gun with a "Glock switch," despite a ban on handling firearms.

Heavy rainfall and flood risks are forecasted for Boston, with strong winds and a significant storm expected to exacerbate conditions later in the week.

A Brockton juvenile was arrested for a February shootout in New Bedford. No injuries were reported from the incident.

Boston City Hall introduces free menstrual product vending machines to promote menstrual equity and combat period poverty.

A New Hampshire man was arrested for stalking and impersonating a state police officer after a woman received threatening texts and saw someone outside her home.

A fight at Brockton High School injured a staff member and led to student discipline, with police investigating. It's the latest violent incident at the school, already infamous for unrest.

A Massachusetts man faces charges for reportedly trapping two girls in a church bathroom. The incident has heightened concerns for youth safety in Hudson.

Massachusetts expands the Medicare Savings Program, removing the asset limit and raising income thresholds, benefiting more elders with health care cost assistance.

A 64-year-old New Hampshire man died in a snowmobile accident in Pittsburg after tipping over while navigating a turn. Despite CPR by colleagues and rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Researchers at UMass Amherst have developed a robotic hip exoskeleton to help stroke survivors improve walking abilities and address walking asymmetry.

Worcester police arrested 69-year-old James Washington on charges of cocaine trafficking after Vice Squad officers found drugs and paraphernalia at his Vernon St residence.

Taffer's Tavern in Watertown has permanently closed, surprising the local community and ending the availability of its "fast-craft" cocktails and innovative cuisine.