A Brockton man with a prior fentanyl conviction was charged with federal drug offenses and possession of machine guns after distributing fentanyl and being found with firearms, ammunition, and cash at his home.

Mario Rafael Dominguez-Ortiz was sentenced to a year and a day in prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking operation in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Boston Police joined the community at Martin's Park for their annual holiday ship lighting event, bringing joy and honoring the memory of Martin Richard.

Boston launches "Heads Up Boston," a campaign to destigmatize youth mental health, initiated by Mayor Michelle Wu and the BPHC, emphasizing peer support and inclusion.

A stabbing in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood left one injured; police are investigating but have been tight-lipped, with conflicting reports regarding an arrest.

Worcester Police arrested Diony Vincente-Garcia on drug charges after observing transactions and recovering substances believed to be crack cocaine and fentanyl.

Boston is set to experience a winter storm with snow and rain, known as an "Alberta Clipper," bringing cold air and gusty conditions, with minimal snow accumulation expected.

A Harvard study suggests replacing meat with plant proteins can reduce heart disease and coronary heart disease risks, emphasizing benefits from legumes and nuts.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson is under federal investigation, though no charges have been filed. She previously admitted to an ethics violation for hiring family.

The Reading Police Department is seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft of Apple AirPods Pro and a keyboard from a Staples store.

A woman was seriously hurt after being hit by a vehicle in Brockton. The incident is under investigation, and the driver is cooperating with authorities.

Chef Barbara Lynch is hosting an estate sale in Gloucester as she faces a lawsuit for $1.7 million in unpaid property taxes, featuring items from art to designer clothes.

A man suffered life-threatening injuries in a Middleborough house fire but was rescued by firefighters. Fire Chief Owen Thompson reported the rescue and subsequent hospitalization at Rhode Island Hospital.