Three multinational teams are bidding to run Boston’s commuter rail. The award will shape electrification, schedules and who manages one of the region’s biggest transit systems.

Voice‑cloned calls and AI job scams are costing consumers billions. Local experts urge verification and rapid bank notification.

Baystate Health cut 117 corporate roles, will outsource its equipment team and closed a Holyoke warehouse as it tightens operations amid reimbursement pressures.

The Olympia Restaurant, a Greek eatery in Lowell, MA, has permanently closed after over 70 years of service, as announced on Facebook by the Tingas & Cocalis family.

After nearly 50 years, Massachusetts shoe repair shop Footworks is closing, ending its legacy of craftsmanship and customer care.

A fire extensively damaged a home in Falmouth, with no human casualties but a pet lost. Two people and a dog escaped; the cause is under investigation. Firefighters and local agencies responded.

Worcester police are investigating the water-related death of a 14-year-old after the child was taken to a hospital; officials released few details as investigators probe the scene on Almont Avenue.

A shooting from a road rage incident in Chicopee led to charges against a person, who was found with a loaded handgun and a device for converting firearms into machine guns.

The Worcester Police Department shared a video of a suspect who stole $15,000 worth of purses from a local shop, seeking the public's help in identification.

Massachusetts RMV announces a lottery for "Massachusetts 250 Years of Independence" low number license plates to celebrate the state's 250th anniversary.

Study reveals hair extensions contain hazardous chemicals linked to health risks, particularly for Black women, with most products unlisted on labels.

Two New Bedford detectives were involved in a collision during a police operation; they've been released from the hospital. Two individuals were arrested for DUI and other charges. The incident is under investigation.

Somerville Police seek public help in identifying a person of interest related to recent home break-ins, and urge the community to secure their homes and share information.