Lowell advanced a temporary moratorium on new and expanded data‑center permits after residents raised alarms about generators, noise and utility impacts. City staff will draft rules to add buffers and utility protections.

A Franklin residential worker at Amego has been indicted after a 14-year-old's arm was reportedly broken during a restraint. Authorities say the incident was captured on video.

Engineers condemned Westwood's Fire Station 1 after a blizzard damaged the apparatus floor, forcing crews to relocate and raising response‑time concerns for nearby seniors.

A Republic Airways flight at Boston Logan aborted takeoff Sunday after another plane crossed its path during snow; passengers say the other jet passed about 200 yards away.

A Quincy man received a six‑year prison term after a jury convicted him of manslaughter in the 2023 St. Patrick’s Day beating of Barry Whelan in Downtown Crossing.

State regulators approved Jupiter Power’s Trimount project in Everett — a 700 MW/2.8 GWh battery farm on a former Exxon site that backers say will ease grid strain and support a larger Docklands plan.

Boston police released photos seeking two teenage girls after a pregnant woman was assaulted near 776 Dudley St. Detectives are asking neighbors for tips.

Watertown‑based Disc Medicine cut about 20% of its staff after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for bitopertin; the company says a Phase 3 readout now dictates next steps.

MassDOT has launched a long-term study to evaluate replacing the Tobin Bridge and redesigning Route 1 North's Chelsea Curves; public meetings are expected before recommendations next summer.

A newly released photo gave investigators fresh hope as New Hampshire's Cold Case Unit renews a call for tips in the 1997 killing of Rosalie Miller.

A person was rushed to a hospital with life‑threatening injuries after a stabbing at Roxbury Street and Washington Street Sunday night. Police say no arrests have been announced.

A 15-year-old was arrested after officers found a handgun in a backpack in Dorchester; a missing 14-year-old was located and returned to guardians.

The state's top court heard arguments about whether 18‑ to 20‑year‑olds can obtain handgun licenses — a decision that could ripple through prosecutions and the 2026 ballot.