A man in Dorchester was arrested for fentanyl trafficking and illegal possession of a gun after being stopped for driving a vehicle without an inspection sticker.

Thunderstorms are set to break Boston's intense heat wave, with potential relief but also localized flooding risks. Post-storms, the weather is expected to cool, bringing several days of ideal summer conditions.

The Massachusetts State Police are looking for Erik Coelho Dos Santos, wanted for the murder of teenager Ygor Correia at a party in Northboro. Three others have been arrested on firearm charges; Dos Santos is still at large.

Two firefighters were injured and 65 residents displaced after a fire at a Nashua apartment complex. Fire crews contained the blaze within an hour, while the cause is under investigation.

Lakon Paris Patisserie is set to open a new location in the Seaport District of Boston, adding to its existing bakeries. This chain is known for its authentic French pastries and early morning baking.

A Rutland man, Shawn Baillargeon, faces charges including child rape and was arraigned after an investigation into long-standing sexual assault allegations.

The musical "The Queen of Versailles" debuts in Boston, starring Kristin Chenoweth and directed by Michael Arden, examining American excess through Jackie Siegel's life.

Boston police arrested Jesus Garcia after an armed robbery on Massachusetts Avenue, used the stolen phone's ring to locate him, and found he had an active warrant for another robbery.

Massachusetts awards $2.8 million to six clinics to expand mental health urgent care services in high-need communities, as part of the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s efforts to increase accessibility.

Boston Police seeks public help in locating 29-year-old Jeffrey Cooper from East Boston, missing since July 11, last seen on Border Street. He has a developmental disability and is known to frequent MBTA lines and areas near Northeastern University.

UMass Amherst's Assistant Professor Viviana Chiu Sik Wu has developed an AI model to more effectively sift through Twitter/X data, aiming to better categorize content for social media analysis.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested by Worcester Police for firearm possession and improper storage following a warranted search. A loaded gun and casing were found in his room.

A 6-year-old boy is critically injured in a car crash in Carlisle, MA and has been airlifted to a Boston hospital.