State troopers in Whately arrested a man for narcotics trafficking and illegal firearm possession after a traffic stop.

A man from Maine received a 12.5-year sentence for involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation in New England, after pleading guilty to distribution conspiracy charges.

John Americo Pereira of East Longmeadow was sentenced to six months in prison and three years supervised release for running a large-scale marijuana operation.

Boston Police issued a community alert for a theft suspect in Dorchester and are seeking information from the public about the incident on January 2, 2024.

Boston is preparing for a significant snowstorm with an expected 6-12 inches of snowfall inland and 3-6 inches along the coastline, accompanied by strong winds and potential power outages.

An employee at Massachusetts' Christmas Motors accidentally drove a truck through the storefront, narrowly missing the owner and his secretary. No serious injuries were reported, but the building sustained damage.

A 2.0-magnitude earthquake hit southern New Hampshire, with its epicenter in Loudon, following a 2.7-magnitude quake in December. No damage reported; occurrences remind of the region's earthquake history.

The Massachusetts Lottery is launching "Lifetime Millions," a $50 scratch ticket promising a $1 million annual prize for life, following its successful "Billion Dollar Extravaganza" game.

Three brothers accuse a former teacher at St. John's High School in Shrewsbury of abuse in the 1960s, a case that was purportedly ignored by the school.

MIT researchers have created a portable, affordable mass spectrometer component through 3D printing, potentially expanding the device's use to remote locations.

Ex-Sergeant Robert Kennedy faces justice as the once police officer gets sentenced for fraudulent leasing activities. With a yearly income of up to $187,000, Kennedy exploited his position to deceive landlords, leaving a trail of unpaid rent.

An 85-year-old man was fatally hit by a car in Quincy, Massachusetts. The driver, a 63-year-old man, called 911 and stayed on site. Police are investigating.

Massachusetts awards over $380,000 in grants for water management and conservation in response to climate-induced flooding and droughts, aiding local infrastructure and ecological balance.