Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed a $2.3 billion budget for healthcare, education, and public safety, with provisions including universal school meals and a stand on immunizations if federal standards drop.

A Lawrence taxi driver, Jose Dolores Batista, was found guilty of drug trafficking, involving meth, fentanyl, and cocaine. The conviction could lead to a 20-year prison sentence and a $1 million fine.

The Hudson Police have requested public help to identify a suspect in a break-in at Quick Stop/Yatco on Main St, offering contact with Detective Manning and an anonymous tip link.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched UAP's winter activities, providing adaptive recreational opportunities like skiing and skating for people of all abilities in Massachusetts.

A Dorchester couple is charged with manslaughter for their infant's death due to malnourishment and drug exposure.

A Massachusetts home received an erroneous 385-gallon heating oil delivery, resulting in an evacuation and necessitating a hazmat response. Cleanup liability falls on the delivering company.

The New Hampshire Cold Case Unit solved the 1975 murder of Judy Lord, with DNA evidence posthumously identifying her neighbor Ernest Gable as the perpetrator.

Jeffrey T. Collins was appointed to the Massachusetts State Ethics Commission, replacing Wilbur P. Edwards Jr., bringing extensive legal and educational experience to the role.

A fire in Dorchester displaced five residents and two cats, with one person hospitalized. The Boston Fire Department responded to the second-floor blaze and the cause is under investigation.

The MBTA and Keolis have completed a 28-mile rail replacement for the Fairmount Line, paving the way for battery-electric trains and improved service starting December 1, 2025.

A fire at Janbark Farm in Plainville resulted in several horse fatalities and the barn's destruction; 15 horses were rescued and the cause is under investigation.

Massachusetts invests $4.1 million for workforce upskilling, offering free training to 700 adults in fields such as healthcare, aimed at boosting in-demand job skills.

Massachusetts AG Campbell secures a deal preventing DOJ restrictions on support services for survivors of violence, no matter their immigration status.