Advocate Andrea James plans to run for Massachusetts governor, potentially challenging incumbent Governor Maura Healey in the Democratic primary. James focuses on criminal justice reform and has a background working with incarcerated women.

Boston Police seek public assistance to identify a suspect related to a commercial break-in in South Boston, involving property damage and theft from cash registers.

Three alleged Gangster Disciples members face extortion charges for threatening to harm victims unless provided financial support, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Massachusetts.

Nathan A. Kilian, 25, homeless, was arrested for an armed robbery at a Weymouth CVS. He faces multiple charges including larceny and assault with intent to rob.

Former medical assistant Damien Knighton was found guilty of indecent assault against patients at Massachusetts General Hospital Back Bay Health Center and is scheduled for sentencing on March 14.

A Florida woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison for defrauding a Massachusetts housing agency and the SBA, with an order to pay $222,074 in restitution.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a third-floor blaze in a Dorchester high-rise, with no injuries reported, but two residents were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

Boston police arrested a 72-year-old man, Dexter Harvey, for multiple drug charges after finding drugs and cash in his car.

Boston's weather transitions to milder conditions with rain and strong wind gusts expected; while a significant downpour is forecasted for Wednesday night, models show a low chance of a snowstorm, with a trend towards cooler, sunny weather post-rain.

A Tesla Supercharger station in Littleton was damaged by a fire suspected of being arson, with local authorities seeking public assistance in the investigation.

A skier was critically buried but rescued in an avalanche in New Hampshire's White Mountains; others narrowly escaped a separate incident, prompting avalanche warnings.

Jose Rodriguez Grau was arrested in Manchester following a joint operation by local and federal agencies that found drugs, firearms, and ammunition. He faces multiple charges.

An explosion at Mark Richey Woodworking in Newburyport prompted the evacuation of 100 employees; no injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the blaze to the furnace area.