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Although it's not the real thing, law enforcement officers and first responders participated in some tense training called ALERT, or advanced law enforcement rapid response training, at the Bridgewater State University campus.
A man facing several charges after he allegedly attacked a Milford Police officer on New Year's Day was held on $50,000 bail following his arraignment in Milford District Court on Monday.
Boston Police are looking for a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in the area of a busy Dorchester intersection on New Year's Day.
Two babies born simultaneously just after midnight Friday have tied for the first babies born in the new year.
Morgan Hefler of Brockton says her family was opening up their gifts on Christmas night when a fire broke out and damaged her two-story home.
Police say two children who were reported missing in Lakeville have been found safe.
A 21-year-old Medway marine has been gone for two years, but now he's home in time for Christmas.
Eight-year-old Kylie Plowman is making a big impact by raising money for charity.
Letters, cards and gifts for soldiers are heading overseas thanks to two local women.
John Russell Johnson was a Purple Heart recipient, but the award was lost for decades.
Abdullah Faaruuq, Imam of the Mosque for the Praising of Allah in Roxbury, says he's deeply concerned for the safety of Muslims in the community.
A portion of Atlantic Avenue was closed for about an hour Saturday as crews investigated a liquid poured inside an MBTA bus.
Eight-year-old Kylie Plowman wrote a note to her "Elf on the Shelf" asking for $500-$600 that she could donate to Boston Children's Hospital.
Cradles to Crayons is trying to serve 32,000 kids through their winter program but right now they need help.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Adrianne Haslet says she has a lot to give back.
Clinton called for hundreds of billions in new federal spending on infrastructure.
The professional skating world is mourning the death of Garrett Swasey, who was shot in an attack at a Colorado Planned Parenthood.
A Boston man faces charges after he allegedly robbed several victims at gunpoint.
A devastated community came together on Sunday to say goodbye to Ezra Schwartz.
The Hudson couple is trying to raise $10,000 to help cover some of the adoption costs.
New England Patriots lineman Nate Solder says the lessons he's learning off the field have been the toughest of all.
Baker said he wants to know more about the federal government's plans to vet refugees.
The French consulate in Boston invited people to a rally at Boston Common at noon Sunday.
Authorities are confident that there's no current threat to Boston, but are still stepping up security.
Travelers arriving at Logan Airport from Paris embraced each other in tears on Saturday.
The New Hampshire Legislature is considering a proposal that would hike highway tolls for out-of-state E-ZPass customers.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Garrett is a fun and lively boy who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outside.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
The forecast shows a major winter storm could hit Boston this weekend with heavy snow.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Brown University students are back on campus for the first time since last month's deadly shooting. A new semester starts Wednesday.
Suni Williams completed three missions aboard the International Space Station and set numerous spaceflight records throughout her career.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel provided brief health updates on Mack Hollins and Carlton Davis.
Left-hander Ranger Suárez and the Boston Red Sox finalized their $130 million, five-year contract on Wednesday.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former University of North Carolina head coach Mack Brown heaped praise on Drake Maye, who he a special leader and player.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.