A former Brookline youth swim coach was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after prosecutors said he used Snapchat to recruit a teen into producing child pornography.

A Pembroke man was sentenced to 15 months after prosecutors say he used more than $1 million in EIDL loans to buy the Angus Lea Golf Course in Hillsborough.

State and local police were working an active scene on Mountain Drive in Marlborough Friday; residents were urged to avoid the area or shelter in place. Ryan Road is closed and the Frost Free Library is available as a temporary option.

Boston Police seek public help in locating missing 82-year-old Robert Wilson, last seen near Emmanuel College. Wilson has dementia and was seen with a cane and shopping bag.

Massachusetts police are preparing for potential "mall takeovers" at South Shore Plaza and Northshore Mall, with warnings about safety and crowd control.

Boston Police Department drug control units arrested Boston's Armando Travieso, recovering over 500 grams of Fentanyl and 78 grams of Cocaine, along with seizing substantial cash in drug trafficking operation.

Boston has issued traffic advisories due to events like the Chinese New Year in Chinatown and the Red Bull Snowboard Event, with street closures and parking restrictions advised.

Cambridge Street Upper School to host Community Astronomy Night on March 11, offering stargazing and space activities, led by students from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian Science Research Mentoring Program.

A jury cleared 18-year-old Iram Allen of second-degree murder in the 2023 convenience-store stabbing that killed 17-year-old Daniel Marquez Santeliz. The verdict came after a nine-day trial that restricted gang evidence.

The former head of Quincy's elder services returned to federal court as a change-of-plea hearing approaches. Prosecutors say he misused city funds meant for seniors.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu extends the city's fare-free bus service pilot on Routes 23, 28, and 29 until end of June, with observed benefits like increased ridership and reduced commute times.

Boston Police arrested a suspect for bike theft near TD Garden on February 19, 2026, aided by the victim's real-time tracking of the stolen Blue Bike.

Fitchburg and state officials are investigating three suspected arson fires causing injuries and displacement. A joint task force is seeking answers and offering a $5,000 reward for information.