A 76-year-old Manchester man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 69-year-old who later accused him. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect faces multiple charges including Attempted Murder.

Massachusetts is closing MCI-Concord, its oldest prison, to save $15 million annually; the move aligns with lower incarceration rates and a push for justice reinvestment.

MBTA Transit Police arrested a 35-year-old man for brandishing a knife at JFK-UMass station after he threatened another passenger; no injuries were reported. Concerns over public transportation safety are rising.

Lowell High School's new policy requiring students to place phones in a classroom container has faced backlash and a petition arguing it's a security risk.

President Biden won the New Hampshire Democratic primary with write-in votes despite not actively campaigning there, outdoing opponents on the ballot. His win punctuates his party influence ahead of a potential reelection bid.

MIT scientists develop a forecasting tool to project increased flood risks from hurricanes in coastal cities as the climate warms, incorporating storm surge and rainfall interactions.

Boston establishes the first comprehensive Animal Cruelty Task Force in response to a 70% increase in abuse cases, aiming to improve investigation and prosecution efforts.

A teenage girl was injured at a Beverly cemetery when a headstone fell on her, emergency services responded and she was taken to hospital with a leg injury.

The Worcester Police are seeking assistance in finding missing girl Jaylynn Nieves, last seen with a purple fleece blanket, urging anyone with information to contact them.

The MBTA announces Red Line shutdowns in February for improvements, with shuttles replacing trains and likely delays for commuters in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded grants to eight Massachusetts school districts to address the mental health impacts of school gun violence.

The Boston Police Department conducted a recruitment drive at Ruggles T Station encouraging locals to apply for the civil service exam before the deadline.

The Boston Police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in a car break-in in Roxbury, described as a black male with dreadlocks riding a red bike.