The Lawrence Police Department is seeking public help to locate Liandra Barbosa, a missing person last seen in Lawrence, asking anyone with information to contact them at 978-794-5900.

Massachusetts earned a “Meets Requirements” rating in special education for the seventh consecutive year from the U.S. Department of Education's OSEP.

A Lynn man received a 15-year federal prison sentence for distributing narcotics resembling candy, contributing to an overdose death. The operation, one of the largest in the region, resulted in a major drug seizure by law enforcement.

George Krabey, a Saugus man, is indicted for drug trafficking activities involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, facing charges that could lead to a life sentence.

A Massachusetts couple pleaded guilty to running a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors of $3.2 million. They face a potential 20-year sentence and fines.

Boston's Mayor Wu and the Age Strong Commission have allocated $1.2 million to enhance elder engagement and mental health, supporting 55 nonprofits with two grant programs.

Boston faces a hot Thursday with a Heat Advisory; relief and cooler temperatures are expected after a cold front with potential rain and thunderstorms later in the day.

Governor Maura Healey nominates Judge Emily Karstetter and Attorney Thomas Townsend as Associate Justices of the Massachusetts Superior Court, pending approval by the Governor's Council.

Traveler's Transit settled for $1M with Massachusetts over fraud allegations concerning falsifying travel claims and not providing safety monitors as required by MassHealth and DDS. They will also implement a compliance program.

Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated achievements in Boston's home ownership initiatives, announcing phase three of Welcome Home, Boston, which aids first-time, middle-income homebuyers.

Springfield Police made multiple arrests in a drug bust, confiscating heroin and cocaine, and charging individuals with trafficking and other drug-related crimes.

Republic Services has sued Teamsters Local 25 for "unlawful and dangerous conduct" amid a trash strike in Boston, with further legal battles involving clients and competitors over service disruptions. Negotiations remain stalled as trash piles up.

The Webster Police Department reported a bank robbery at Hometown Bank on Gore Road involving a male suspect on a motorcycle who fled with money and is still at large.