Church faces $300 fine for holding worship services
The pastor of a Massachusetts church faces a $300 civil fine for allegedly ignoring the state's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people during the coronavirus pandemic.
8-year-old takes first steps after 12-hour brain tumor removal surgery
Justin Sullivan, 8, takes his first stroll through the pediatric intensive care unit following a 12-hour brain tumor removal operation.
8-year-old boy takes first steps after brain tumor surgery
The boy’s mother wrote to Storyful that her son, Justin Sullivan, was admitted to the ER on April 15 after having difficulties standing.
'Is my dad alive?': Outrage as deaths mount at veterans home
Outrage is building among family members of the dead at a Massachusetts home for aging veterans who say leadership allowed the coronavirus to spread unchecked and failed to protect their loved ones.
Nearly 70 dead in 'horrific' outbreak at Mass. veterans' home
Nearly 70 residents sickened with the coronavirus have died at a central Massachusetts home for aging veterans, as state and federal officials try to figure out what went wrong in the deadliest outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.
Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies of coronavirus
The oldest brother of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, has died from the coronavirus.
Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden for president
The Massachusetts Democrat made the announcement on Twitter.
Eastern states to coordinate regional reopening
Even as President Donald Trump asserted that he is the ultimate decision-maker in reopening the country, the governors from seven contiguous states on Monday pledged to coordinate strategies for reopening their economies after the worst of the coronavirus pandemic passes.
Officials confirm 1st case of coronavirus in Massachusetts; US cases rise to 8
A Boston man has tested positive for the coronavirus, the first case in the state, Massachusetts officials said Saturday.
All-female fire engine crew hopes to inspire young girls to take up firefighting
Three female firefighters in Massachusetts are trying to inspire young girls to take up the profession.
Michelle Carter, woman convicted in texting suicide case, to be released early from prison because of good behavior: officials
Michelle Carter, the Massachusetts woman convicted of encouraging her boyfriend to commit suicide in 2014, will be released from prison sometime next week after serving less than 10 months of her 15-month sentence, officials say.
JFK letter promising Santa safe during Cold War on display
Former President John F. Kennedy's letter reassuring a young girl that Santa was safe during the Cold War is being featured this month in Boston.
Santa makes surprise visits to two young boys who were denied meeting him over their service dogs
Police and fire departments in Indiana and Massachusetts recruited St. Nick on Monday to visit two young boys who were denied visits with some of his doppelgangers over the weekend because of their service dogs.
Police: Therapy dog 'accused' of stealing toys meant for non-profit
Can you say busted? Police in an East Coast city are accusing its therapy dog of "misappropriation of toys", and it was all caught on camera.
Boy brings heroin to school, says when he tastes it he becomes 'Spider-Man'
A Massachusetts man has pleaded not guilty to drug charges after authorities said his 5-year-old son brought heroin to school and told his teacher that when he tastes the powder he becomes Spider-Man.
Massachusetts firefighter dies after saving crew from burning home
A Massachusetts fire lieutenant scheduled to leave on a Disney vacation with his family after his shift ended died early Wednesday while investigating a report of a trapped baby in a burning home, his chief said.
1 employee dead after incident involving chemical mixture at Buffalo Wild Wings
Massachusetts police say one person has died and eight others have been hospitalized following a chemical incident at a Buffalo Wild Wings.
Massachusetts reports 3rd vaping-related death as number climbs nationwide
The patient reported vaping both nicotine and THC, the high-inducing ingredient in marijuana, health officials said.
Mom's funny bedtime trick for calming down her kids goes viral: 'I'm not even sorry'
One mom created a genius way to get her kids to calm down before bedtime.