The Boston School Committee has voted to close three schools and reconfigure one by 2027 due to declining student enrollment and required facility repairs. The contentious decision aims to streamline the district and improve educational quality.

The Plymouth Police Department's months-long investigation resulted in a drug bust worth over $1 million, including fentanyl, crack, ecstasy, and two illegal guns.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals is expanding its Norton biomanufacturing facility by $250 million to include its siRELIS platform, bolstering local economy and job creation, and advancing RNAi therapies for diseases like hypertension and diabetes.

Massachusetts Governor Healey celebrates a new law granting public access to state institutional records over 75 years old, aiding in historical transparency and research.

Lily Allen announces her 2026 "West End Girl" North American tour, her first in seven years, featuring intimate performances of her latest album. Tickets sold out quickly, but are available through third-party sellers.

A man was arrested for stealing and using a senior resident's credit card by posing as a ride-share driver and junk removal worker at a senior living complex.

The Massachusetts AGO has indicted two Norfolk residents, Anne and Sage Philippe, for elder neglect and Medicaid fraud involving the mistreatment of Sage's mother.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a bill for infrastructure upgrades in Lowell, aimed at improving wastewater facilities and preventing sewage overflow.

A man was shot at a gas station in Walpole, New Hampshire, after a road incident. Police are investigating the shooting, which caused the local Jiffy Mart to close. One man is in custody, and authorities assure there is no public threat.

The Lawrence Police Department is seeking public help to locate Jean Warner Delgado, a missing person last seen in Lawrence, not believed to be in danger.

MassDOT, Travelers Marketing, and the City of Chelsea are collaborating to improve pedestrian safety in Chelsea, including a reflective shopping bag giveaway to increase visibility and awareness.

Worcester Police are searching for 15-year-old Janelis Spaddy, missing since yesterday, last seen at 60 Franklin Street. Described with red hair and brown eyes, standing 5'4". Wearing khakis and a grey Nike sweater. Public assistance requested.

American flags were vandalized at two veterans' memorials in South Boston, with local officials calling for increased security measures in response. No suspects have been detained.