A Boston man, Michael Van Rader, has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for intent to distribute cocaine near a public housing development.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey discussed partnerships to fix the child care market at the National Child Care Innovation Summit, outlining her state’s initiatives to enhance child care access and workforce development.

Jose Sandoval-Baez was arrested on drug and firearm charges in Springfield after police witnessed a drug deal and seized a machine gun and drugs from him.

A man was rescued from the water after his 14-foot sailboat capsized off Sandwich, Massachusetts. Nearby agencies collaborated efficiently, highlighting new emergency response plans.

The Fitchburg Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old, Zukeika Rivera, and seeking public assistance. She was last seen wearing a tan tank top and Nike Jordan shoes.

The article reports on Worcester man Jose Ortiz Maldonado, who is indicted for the 2023 murder of Darilton Matias and faces additional charges including kidnapping and armed assault.

A Hopkinton man is accused of evading over $467,000 in excise taxes on vape products and faces tax evasion charges. He was arraigned and released on personal recognizance.

The article discusses the weather forecast in Boston, including a sunny day with highs of 76, possible thunderstorms on Sunday, and mostly sunny conditions into early next week, with a focus on the upcoming Independence Day forecast.

Boston Police and BPS students partnered to donate hygiene products to a local family shelter, showcasing community engagement and the positive impact of collaborative efforts.

A car sank in Flint Pond, Shrewsbury, prompting a search and rescue operation. A woman was pulled from the water and hospitalized; the cause of the submersion remains under investigation.

The MBTA has placed googly eyes on select trains in Boston as a playful initiative to bring levity to commuters' experiences, inspired by a public campaign.

Woman charged with murdering man by stabbing in Hyannis, Massachusetts; both were in a car involved in a crash.

The town of Norfolk, Massachusetts, is divided after migrant families moved into a former correctional center, prompting both protests and calls for compassion amid concerns about local resources.