Methuen schools are implementing strict food rules and enhanced maintenance to combat a mice infestation, with the superintendent committing to improve conditions and work with pest control experts.

Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria has settled a defamation lawsuit against the Everett Leader Herald, resulting in the newspaper closing and a $1.1 million payment to DeMaria.

Lashii Ortiz, 29, was arrested in Massachusetts after leading police on a 100mph chase related to active felony warrants, including assault and narcotics charges.

The MBTA launched a bus service overhaul on Sunday, increasing frequency and efficiency across nine communities, with some routes now offering buses every 15 minutes.

A Fitchburg officer shot a man who pointed a gun at him; the man had made suicidal statements and was stable post-incident. The officer is on leave pending investigation.

A man was arrested in Manchester-by-the-Sea for allegedly kidnapping his daughter after a domestic dispute. He faces multiple charges and the child was safely returned to her mother.

Boston's weather is set to shift this week with rain forecasted, a rise in temperature, and potential snow by the weekend, as per NWS and Boston25News reports.

MIT's Andres Sevtsuk studies the impact of street design on behaviors, using Kendall Square as a living lab to gather data on pedestrian dynamics and develop models for urban planning.

A severe fire damaged a duplex in Westminster, with no human injuries, but pets were lost. Multiple fire departments responded due to lack of hydrants. The cause is under investigation but believed to be accidental.

The Gloucester Police and Fire Departments rescued residents from a 2-alarm fire on Pirmi Lane; three officers suffered smoke inhalation in the process.

Two men were arrested near Logan Airport for an unlawful drone operation. They face trespassing charges and further investigation with multiple agencies involved. A drone was seized and the incident urges adherence to FAA guidelines.

The Haverhill Police are seeking help to locate Angelica Lynn Gonyer, last contacted on December 13. The 32-year-old woman has blue eyes and a medium build and is missing under unclear circumstances.

A man was fatally shot on Grand St. in Worcester, and a suspect, Givenchy Smith, has been arrested for Armed Assault to Murder. The police are investigating and seeking information from the public.