Coast Guard suspends search for missing Boston-bound medical plane
The U.S. Coast Guard said it suspended its search for a medical transport plane that went missing off the coast of Nantucket after more than a full day of searching.
Person stabbed in Downtown Crossing, hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
A person was stabbed near Downtown Crossing and hospitalized with life-threatening injuries Friday night, Boston police said.
NH men plead guilty to poaching bobcats, selling pelts in Canada
Three New Hampshire men pleaded guilty in federal court to illegally hunting wild bobcats and shipping their pelts to Canada, prosecutors announced Friday.
Update: Coast Guard finds debris from missing Boston-bound medical plane off Nantucket
The U.S. Coast Guard was searching off the coast of Nantucket on Saturday for a medical transport plane that lost contact while traveling from Bermuda to Boston, officials said.
Crews in R.I. find shipwreck, human remains believed to be fishing vessel lost in 2019
More than seven years after the Mistress fishing vessel capsized and disappeared off Block Island in Rhode Island, a nonprofit organization has found a wreck and human remains believed to be from the tragedy.
Medfield police chief on paid leave amid investigation into alleged policy violations
Medfield Police Chief Michelle Guerette was placed on paid administrative leave Wednesday amid allegations that she violated department policies, town officials said.
Review & setlist: At TD Garden, Mt. Joy reminds Boston what it means to be a band
For anyone trying to make the case that traditional bands are waning in mainstream popularity compared to solo artists, Boston’s largest shows of the year could help craft a compelling argument.
Essex County corrections officer charged with smuggling drugs, cellphone to inmate
An Essex County corrections officer is facing conspiracy charges for allegedly smuggling a cellphone and cannabinoid-soaked sheets of paper to an inmate at the Middleton House of Correction, records show.
These 3 Mass. colleges have the 'highest payoff,' according to Forbes
Three Massachusetts schools have been ranked among Forbes’ picks for the 25 colleges and universities nationwide with the highest payoffs.
BMC nurses vote to authorize three-day strike over wages, staffing
Nearly 2,000 nurses at Boston Medical Center (BMC) voted to authorize a three-day strike amid fraught contract negotiations, their union said Friday.
Man dies after falling on third rail at Forest Hills MBTA station
A man died unexpectedly after falling onto the electrified third rail at the Forest Hills MBTA station on Saturday afternoon.
NH teen allegedly caused crash at airport while driving under the influence, police say
A New Hampshire teen is facing criminal charges after allegedly driving while under the influence and causing a crash at Portsmouth International Airport on Saturday, police said.
East Boston man faces firearm, drug charges after allegedly accidentally shooting himself
An East Boston man was hospitalized and faces criminal charges after he allegedly shot himself by accident, according to prosecutors.
SJC deals major setback to Quincy mayor’s plan to erect religious statues outside public safety building
The state’s highest court unanimously ruled against Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch’s plan to install two 10-foot-tall bronze statues outside the city’s public safety building, concluding Thursday that they may pose a constitutional issue due to their religious imagery.
Roxbury man allegedly hit victim with vehicle after argument, later turned himself in
A Roxbury man was arrested Friday after turning himself in to police for allegedly hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle the night before, according to Boston police.
Man charged with motor vehicle homicide, OUI in North Reading crash that killed 2, including minor
A Paxton man is facing several charges, including motor vehicle homicide, in connection with a fatal crash in North Reading on Saturday night, prosecutors said.
The Orange Line is partially shut down for 11 days. Here’s what to know.
Orange Line service will be suspended between the Oak Grove and Back Bay stations from Thursday, Aug. 20, to Aug. 30 for track and signal upgrades, according to the MBTA.
3 injured, 2 seriously, in intense Salisbury Beach blaze
A massive fire ravaged four homes Friday night on Salisbury Beach, leaving at least three people injured, two of whom had serious injuries.
Residents urged to keep pets out of Stoughton pond after dog’s death
Stoughton officials are warning residents to avoid swimming in Ames Pond, especially with their pets, after a dog died last week.
Former NH state trooper decertified after misleading police about using GPS to track girlfriend
A former New Hampshire State Trooper faces a deferred prison sentence for making false reports to police about GPS devices he used to track his girlfriend.
Man polishing powder horn outside Lexington church prompts bizarre police response
Lexington police intervened Friday in a bizarre situation involving a man taking his semiquincentennial celebrations a little too seriously.
2 men injured in late-night shooting in Dorchester, police say
Boston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left two men with injuries Friday.
Woman trapped, injured in second incident on MBTA Davis escalator this year
A woman was injured Friday after her clothing got trapped in the mechanism of an MBTA escalator at Davis Station, where a similar and deadly accident happened earlier this year.
2 men arrested after allegedly stealing chain, wallet at knifepoint in Dorchester
Two men are facing armed robbery and assault charges after allegedly robbing a victim at knifepoint Thursday, according to police.
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