Massachusetts Governor Healey signed legislation ensuring full compensation for seriously injured first responders until retirement. It covers health care, including mental health, for recovery support.

A Lynn man was sentenced to 12 years for participating in a drug ring distributing fentanyl-laced pills. His son awaits trial, while another son pled guilty.

Massachusetts man Angel Vargas, Jr. is sentenced to 27 months in prison for illegal machinegun possession, following his guilty plea and discovery of more weapons at his home.

A Heat Advisory is in effect in Boston until Saturday evening due to high temperatures and humidity levels. Residents are urged to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Holland America Line offers a 35-day cruise from Boston to view the 2026 solar eclipse, featuring educational activities and luxury amenities, with prices starting at $7,809.

Zachary Vozzella is charged with the murder of his brother's pregnant girlfriend, Brianna Welsh, who was found with multiple stab wounds in her Lynn home. Vozzella has pleaded not guilty.

Life Love Cheese is opening a new store in Wakefield at 184 Water St, expanding from an online platform to a physical location that will offer artisanal cheeses, sandwiches, and more.

The article discusses gender and sex differences in brain development and their health impacts, highlighting clinical neuroscientist Jill Goldstein's perspective on sex-specific brain traits and their role in personalized medicine.

A man in Fall River was sentenced to jail for running a scam with uncertified grease hood cleaning services, posing safety risks to local restaurants.

A Colombian businessman was sentenced to 50 months in prison by a Boston court for participating in a money laundering scheme linked to drug trafficking.

The Mansfield Police are actively searching for Edward Curtis Riboul, wanted for a domestic stabbing incident, with numerous law enforcement agencies involved in an exhaustive manhunt.

A man was killed by a MBTA train in Beverly, MA, marking the second recent fatality in the area. He was trespassing on the tracks at the time of the accident.

Jennifer Bertrand is appointed as the new Deputy Director of MDDC, bringing her I/DD advocacy experience to the role.