A homeowner's use of a blowtorch to remove ice led to a house fire in Milton, causing significant damage but no injuries. Firefighters contended with icy conditions to control the blaze. Officials warn against such risky DIY ice removal methods.

The Boston City Council endorsed a rent stabilization measure for the November ballot to address the housing affordability crisis, with a 9-3 vote recognizing the heavy financial burden on over half of the city's renters.

The Haverhill Police are searching for 12-year-old Amaya Donovan, last seen wearing blue sweatpants and a sweatshirt with a blanket. Public assistance is requested.

Boston Police warn of increased law enforcement impostor scams demanding immediate payments to resolve false arrest warrants, urging public caution and reporting.

A mother and son were killed in Fall River, and the suspect with whom the mother had a relationship was charged with assault and battery. An investigation is ongoing.

A Maynard man was arrested for assault to murder and other charges after a standoff involving firearm threats and physical assault against an elderly resident.

Boston faces extreme cold and coastal flooding; wind chills may hit -13 degrees, with flooding advisories for shorelines and waterways. Roads may be impassable, and residents are advised to prepare.

Webster and Dudley Police Departments collaborated to search for a missing woman who was found immobile on a trail, using drones and ground efforts, before rescuing her in cold temperatures.

Farm-Pass, a program by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, aids Massachusetts family farms in transfer planning to secure their agricultural futures.

The U.S. Coast Guard searched for the missing FV Lily Jean after its distress signal was activated. One unresponsive body and debris were found, but the fate of the other five crew members is unknown.

A ski lift at Dartmouth Skiway malfunctioned, stranding 59 people. Emergency crews rescued everyone within 90 minutes before nightfall; one person was injured.

Cambridge authorities warn of email scams targeting individuals dealing with the City, particularly over zoning permits, with no reported data breach or financial loss yet.

A fire in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood displaced five and presented challenges for firefighters due to cold and snow. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.