DHS sent a Washington man a $1.82M civil penalty for failing to leave after a removal order, his lawyer says. Rule changes in 2025 and legal challenges raise due‑process questions.

Detectives arrested three people and seized two loaded handguns during a raid on Plymouth Avenue; one gun was found in a bag embroidered 'Lambert'.

Weymouth narcotics detectives arrested a 65-year-old at Avana Weymouth after seizing roughly 90 grams of crack/cocaine, 2.6 grams of meth, diazepam pills and $2,481.

A Brookline man and former Boston teacher was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to online enticement of minors and possession of child sexual abuse material.

Boston police arrested two Roslindale residents after a probe turned up fentanyl, crack and a handgun at a Washington Street home.

A Providence Line train derailed near South Station on March 13, 2026, disrupting commuter-rail service across multiple MBTA lines. No injuries were reported and crews escorted riders to safety.

Union 32BJ and four Logan airport workers sued DHS after Customs and Border Protection revoked "customs seals," alleging roughly 80 employees were blocked from secure areas. The suit seeks reinstatement and clearer appeals rules.

Gusty west winds will gust into the 30s–40s across Boston Saturday with a brief afternoon shower window. A stronger rain-and-wind system is on track for Monday night.

Doctors and recent studies say gaps in preventive dental care — and strains on Medicaid — are sending more children to emergency rooms with painful tooth infections. Local experts and national research point to prevention and hospital‑based fixes.

Court filings and watchdog records show agency downsizings slowed FOIA responses, with lawyers in 26 cases blaming staff cuts for delays in public records. The trend has prompted new lawsuits and oversight.

Somerville police said they'll increase weekend patrols at Assembly Row after reports of a possible street takeover; the department said safety is its priority.

Federal agents arrested 11 in a multistate sweep tied to alleged staged robberies that prosecutors say were used to apply for U visas.

Senate leaders advanced S.2157 to the Rules Committee; the bill would set Massachusetts on Atlantic Standard Time year‑round but requires neighbor states and DOT approval.