Wilmington approved nearly $11 million to buy a 63‑acre wooded tract the town says should remain out of private development.

An attempted traffic stop on I-91 in Holyoke ended in a crash at Exit 15A, a short foot chase and multiple gun- and drug-related charges, police say.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured a Malden charter school Monday as protests and worries about block grants and budget cuts swirl around federal funding.

Brigham nurses will vote June 16 on authorizing a one‑day strike amid stalled contract talks over pay, benefits and staffing. The hospital disputes the union’s framing.

A suspect in a 2022 Roxbury shooting is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter today, bringing the long-running case closer to sentencing for the victim’s family.

Federal data show the U.S. personal saving rate slipped to 2.6% in April, the weakest since June 2022. Higher prices and flat incomes mean Boston households may need to rely more on credit.

Brandon Cain, 32, was arrested after an overnight Miller Street stabbing that left a man with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

A Norton bakery removed a Facebook photo and apologized after posting a customer-requested cake that used Nazi imagery, drawing online backlash.

A heavy law-enforcement response blocked part of Malden on June 2 as investigators worked a scene reported by local media. Officials have released few details.

Police are asking for help identifying a man and an older-model Ford Escape after a driver allegedly slowed near a Farmer Avenue bus stop and appeared to photograph a child's home.

Thomas Partey made Ghana’s final World Cup roster while facing multiple charges in London. Whether he actually travels will depend on bail terms and visa rules.

A federal earnings‑based test could strip federal loans from thousands of programs, putting trade schools, seminaries and low‑paying majors at risk.

A 16-year-old was arrested after a late-night crash and shooting on Adams Street in Taunton left three teens injured; police recovered firearms and are investigating.