A massive fire in Spencer, MA, intensifies due to fireworks and propane tanks, damaging three homes. Firefighters face challenges, including limited water access and cold temperatures. No injuries are reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Boston Police arrested 20-year-old Dionte Wall in Dorchester for unlawful possession of a loaded firearm after responding to a call about a man with a gun.

Disbarred attorney Andrew Piltser Cowan has pled guilty to fiduciary embezzlement and received a suspended sentence, probation, and restitution orders.

Mayor Michelle Wu announced a lease for White Stadium's overhaul with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, aiming to benefit BPS students and the community, making the stadium a carbon-neutral facility and home to Boston's NWSL team.

Boston Police District C-6 officers attended the St. Monica's Church Holiday Breakfast, engaging with the community and commending the work of youth leaders.

Boston has launched a strategy to combat the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone and harm reduction supplies via vending machines and kiosks throughout the city.

A water pipe break has caused traffic issues in Boston's Financial District, with part of High Street closed. Repairs are underway with a focus on preventing freezing as cold weather persists.

MIT's course, led by Professor Jessika Trancik, educates students on energy systems and strategies for climate change mitigation, combining scientific understanding with technological development.

A single-vehicle crash in a construction zone on Route 3 south in Duxbury, MA, early Monday morning killed one person, causing road closures for investigation.

A fire in Dorchester required firefighting in cold temperatures. One person was hospitalized, and the cause is under investigation by BFD-FIU. The extent of the damage is unknown.

The Cambridge Fire Department successfully rescued an individual and a cat from a multi-family home fire on Kirkland Street, despite harsh weather conditions. Firefighters from multiple cities assisted, and the blaze's cause is under investigation.

The Boston Police Department is searching for Elba Portillo, 61, from East Boston, missing since December 13, 2024, and potentially suffering from early-stage dementia.

Boston's weather forecast predicts a chilly day with highs around 25 degrees, a 40% chance of night snow, followed by clearer skies and temperatures just above freezing for a sunny Christmas Day.