Massachusetts celebrates a $54 million initiative to electrify the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line with new battery-electric multiple-unit trains, promising a more sustainable future with increased service frequency and reduced emissions by 2028.

ICE arrested Cory B. Alvarez, accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl at a Massachusetts migrant shelter, after a Plymouth court released him on bail.

Five cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported in connection to a Lincoln, NH resort, with ongoing remediation efforts for the implicated cooling tower.

MIT researchers developed a method to adjust the electronic properties of Weyl semimetals with precision, potentially benefiting quantum computing and superconductivity.

Springfield PD made an arrest in the 2023 murder case of Gary White, charging Jared Dewberry, 26, with multiple offenses.

Springfield Police made key arrests, seized a firearm and heroin, after a shots fired call on Central Street. Two individuals were arrested and face serious charges, including firearm possession and drug trafficking.

A toddler was struck by a car in Dorchester but sustained non-life-threatening injuries, with the driver staying onsite. The incident raises ongoing traffic safety concerns.

A bull destined for slaughter escaped, causing a crash on I-495 in Massachusetts and was later shot by police.

Mail theft from USPS boxes in Franklin, MA has increased after a postal worker's key was stolen, prompting police and postal inspectors to investigate. Residents are now wary of using mail services.

Boston police are seeking suspects following a Dorchester shooting that left one dead and one injured. The investigation is ongoing, with calls for community assistance.

Robyn Costa was sentenced to over eight years for her role in a drug trafficking operation and firearm offenses, following a large-scale investigation.

The Boston Police Department is searching for Collisa Edwards, a missing 15-year-old from Roxbury, last seen near Columbus Avenue.

The weather forecast for Boston suggests a mix of sunny days and potential storms, with highs in the 80s and a possibility of showers and thunderstorms towards the weekend.