Heavy police activity on Mason Street after an officer-involved shooting; Middlesex DA detectives are leading the investigation.

A memorandum with Solar International Core Canada would give the company first‑look rights in Lowell’s JAM district and could bring up to $2 billion into the city’s redevelopment plans. City planning documents tie the pledge to the $800M LINC strategy anchored by UMass Lowell.

Newly sworn‑in Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick says his on‑the‑ground response to the Boston Marathon bombings will inform his approach as the state presses ahead with new homes and reforms.

Four 'We Stand With Israel' lawn signs were targeted in Newton this week; small bags of dog feces were placed near displays and one sign removed and smeared. Police have increased patrols and are asking residents to share tips.

Skanska cleared a major city commission hurdle for Longwood Place, a 1.7M‑sf mixed‑use plan on Simmons land that adds labs, housing and public space.

A Lawrence High School student faces assault charges after police say an Orbeez gel-bead device was used during a "senior assassin" game. Authorities warn the off-campus tradition can lead to dangerous misunderstandings.

A state task force released dozens of recommendations to shore up SNAP access — from meal-delivery programs to DTA staffing and farm-donation incentives.

Court documents say a Brunswick man confessed to killing his neighbor, then dismembered and burned the remains in a backyard fire pit. Authorities have charged him with murder.

A rare EF1 tornado carved through Williamstown, Vermont Thursday night, toppling trees and shredding a sugar shack along Chelsea Road.

Tree House Brewing has filed to convert the former 'Cheers' space at Faneuil Hall into a brewery, distillery and beer garden, with state approval still pending. The proposal would repurpose one of Quincy Market’s most visible storefronts.

The School Committee advanced a plan to ask the MSBA for a new Mel King Academy building at 90 Warren Ave, aiming to consolidate services and modernize therapeutic supports.

Lexington's Minute Men reenacted the Battle of Lexington Saturday, staging Munroe Tavern as a field hospital, cannon salutes and a 1:30 p.m. Patriots' Day parade.

Detectives released surveillance stills after shots were fired at South Bay Mall and asked the public to submit anonymous tips or footage.