A new Boston Globe investigation and unsealed files lay out how investigators moved from a missing paddleboarder to a murder charge — and why Maine’s mental‑health gap is now part of the story.

Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is heading to Framingham — the New York soup‑dumpling brand lists 84 Worcester Rd as a "coming soon" site and local permits show renovations are under way.

Massachusetts health-care spending rose about 5.7% in 2024 to roughly $83.3 billion, surpassing the state's benchmark for the fourth straight year as hospital and drug costs climb.

A Southbridge Street traffic stop led to the seizure of roughly 34 grams of suspected crack cocaine and the arrest of a Worcester man, police say.

Gov. Maura Healey wants to scale Massachusetts’ Early College so high‑schoolers can earn tuition‑free credits, pairing a 10‑year 100,000‑student goal with new grants and budget asks. Supporters praise the payoff; some colleges warn of funding gaps.

A Lowell man was sentenced to five years in federal prison after prosecutors say his phone held more than 5,000 images and a USB drive contained hundreds more. The U.S. Attorney’s Office called the case part of Project Safe Childhood.

Rain flips to sleet and wet snow this afternoon; expect slushy roads and gusty winds across Boston.

A Londonderry man died after his car was rear-ended on I-93's southbound breakdown lane; state police say the crash is under investigation.

Federal agents detained a 14-year-old in Marlborough; her lawyer and Rep. Lori Trahan say she should be released as a federal hearing approaches.

A judge denied a motion to dismiss felony animal‑cruelty charges after prosecutors say two dogs died inside a 130°F car; the case is scheduled for a May jury election.

A Framingham Fire Department photo of a melted smoke alarm underscores the importance of testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

A Boston‑area lawyer was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison and ordered to repay more than $2 million after prosecutors say he siphoned client escrow and trust funds.

The state will rebid family shelter contracts to about 3,200 units even as occupancy hovers near 50%, a move that has lawmakers and providers sparring over access and cost.