Three men were arrested by Methuen Police on fentanyl trafficking charges and an illegal firearm was seized following surveillance based on community complaints.

Peabody Properties agreed to a $795,000 settlement with the Massachusetts AG for failing to protect residents' personal data after experiencing five cybersecurity breaches.

The Boston Police Department joined the Back-to-School Celebration at TD Garden, providing supplies and coats to Boston students, showing its commitment to community engagement.

A mother and her baby were hit by a minivan in Framingham while in a crosswalk, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for failing to yield.

Remains believed to be those of missing pregnant teen Kylee Monteiro were found at her boyfriend's residence, leading to a murder charge against Gregory Groom.

Attendees of Boston Marine Week on August 20-24, 2025, are advised to use alternative transportation due to parking restrictions and expected debris from aircraft at the event.

Boston's weather is dreary with a chance of showers and cool temperatures; Hurricane Erin causes concern with life-threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast.

Worcester Police are seeking public assistance to find Shantelie Ayala, missing since August 16. She is described as 5'1" with curly dark hair and black eyes.

An 18-year-old driver sustained serious injuries after crashing into a pole during a police chase in Billerica, MA, following a large car meetup disturbance.

Massachusetts invests $9.3 million in early literacy programs across 29 school districts, enhancing preschool through 3rd grade reading and writing education.

An 85-year-old man died in a multi-vehicle crash on a New Hampshire highway; a preliminary investigation points to a 17-year-old as the initial cause. No charges filed yet; police seek information.

Protesters in Boston, supported by the GoTopless and Raëlian movements, plan a topless march to challenge gender-discriminatory laws against female toplessness.

A 13-year-old girl died in a car crash in Marblehead; a 16-year-old male driver, suspected of impairment, is charged. The Essex County DA's Office and police are investigating.