Massachusetts decides on finalists for new state seal, motto and flag
Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto.
Spotted lanternfly confirmed in more than 50 Massachusetts communities
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in more than 50 communities across Massachusetts.
New and improved Acela trains launch along the Northeast Corridor
New Amtrak Acela trains launched along the Northeast Corridor Thursday, servicing cities from Boston to Washington, D.C.
MBTA late night service rolls out Sunday evening
Late night service on the MBTA begins Sunday night, with the subways and some bus routes running about an hour later than usual.
Trump administration halts construction on wind project off coast of RI
The Trump administration has ordered a halt to all construction on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island, even though the company said the project is 80% done.
1 person missing after boat capsizes off Salisbury Beach
One person was rescued and one remains missing after a boat capsized off Salisbury Beach at the mouth of the Merrimack River on Saturday.
Crane tips over, backs up traffic on I-95 in Sharon ahead of concert at Gillette
A crane tipped over on the southbound side of 95 in Sharon and is backing up traffic for miles.
7 former residents of Gabriel House sue Fall River assisted living facility after fire
Seven former residents of Gabriel House, where a deadly fire occurred in Fall River, have sued the residence and its owners, accusing them of negligence.
Dentist accused of hiding camera inside staff bathroom in Marlboro
A dentist is facing charges after investigators said he hid a camera in the staff bathroom at his office in Marlboro.
Police officer thwarts apparent Bitcoin scam at Waltham gas station
A police officer in Waltham is being called a hero after he managed to thwart an apparent Bitcoin scam.
Frederick Richard explains message behind his new gymnastics uniform
Olympic gymnast Frederick Richard said he aims to change men's gymnastics by debuting a new uniform he says is more modern.
2 men bought $160,000 in jewelry with fake money in Boston, DA says
A Tennessee man was arrested after police said he used fake money to buy $160,000 in jewelry from a store in Boston.
Man dies after boat capsizes off Nantasket Beach in Hull
A man pulled from the water off Nantasket Beach in Hull on Saturday later died, police said.
2 dogs recovered from stolen pickup in Weymouth, suspect arrested
A man is facing multiple charges after police said he stole a pickup truck with two dogs inside and then tried to sell the car online.
Study in mice shows lithium could help treat Alzheimer's, Harvard team finds
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.