"Best small towns" list includes 5 New England spots
New England is well-represented in the U.S. News & World Report "Best Vacation Rankings" for 2025.
Presidential electors meet in Massachusetts to cast ballots
Presidential electors in Massachusetts gathered Tuesday to cast the state's Electoral College votes for Kamala Harris.
Arrest made 32 years after alleged murder-for-hire in Cambridge
Edward Watson has been charged with killing Michelle Miller 32 years ago in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Conan O'Brien's parents died 3 days apart. Both were Boston pioneers.
Conan O'Brien's parents have died just days apart. Dr. Thomas and Ruth O'Brien were married for 66 years.
Surfing on Mount Washington? Rare ice waves form on summit.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
Woman's death investigated at luxury South End apartment building
A death investigation is underway at a luxury apartment building in Boston's South End.
Police sergeant killed in crash on way home from shift
Biddeford Police Sgt. Jacob Wolterbeek was killed in a crash on the Piscataqua River Bridge.
Karen Read case hearing focuses on dog bite testimony
Prosecutors want to exclude testimony about an alleged dog attack in the Karen Read case.
James Patterson gifts holiday bonuses to booksellers in Mass.
James Patterson's holiday bookstore bonus program has recognized several Massachusetts booksellers for 2024.
Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson says she's not resigning
Tania Fernandes Anderson says she's not resigning from the Boston City Council despite the charges against her.
Unique ATM tree in western Mass hit by thieves
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
"Odd couple" at Boston shelter hope to be adopted together
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.
Kohl's closing department store south of Boston
Kohl's is closing its store in Stoughton not long after the holiday shopping season ends.
Teacher arrested, accused of slapping 2 students
Attleboro police arrested special education teacher Susan Martin for allegedly slapping two 5-year-old autistic students.
Driver who escaped fiery crash hit and killed by car on Route 3
A driver who initially escaped a crash on Route 3 north in Billerica, Massachusetts was then struck and killed by another car.