Massachusetts House passes bill that would loosen late-term abortion rules
The bill would leave it to physicians to decide if an abortion is necessary after 24 weeks of pregnancy. Current law allows such abortions only under certain circumstances.
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Gloucester woman helps rescue young driver from submerged car
The mother rushed into action after spotting the driver panicking as their SUV sank into the water off Rocky Neck Avenue on Wednesday.
South Station Starbucks reopens after passing inspection following rodent infestation
The coffee shop passed a city inspection Wednesday with no violations after a TikTok showed mice inside a display case.
Transit advocates call the Orange Line extension proposal ‘not very serious.’ Two Boston councilors say...
Two city councilors proposed extending the Orange Line as an alternative to the divisive center-running bus lane planned for Blue Hill Avenue.
Did you follow the local news this week? Take our Greater Boston news quiz.
A Matt Damon declaration, a South Station critter issue, and a Bob Dylan visit are all part of this week’s Greater Boston news quiz.
Measures to deter wrong-way driving put into motion by state trooper’s death are now law
Signed into law July 7, the measure requires MassDOT to develop a statewide, data-driven strategy to reduce wrong-way driving.
1 injured in road rage incident involving gun in South Shore library parking lot
A passenger in one of the cars involved fired a gun during a road rage incident, the Hingham Police Department said.
DA: Man charged with murder allegedly killed friend by mistake during gunfight in Dorchester
Prosecutors allege Justin Ferrer, 23, of Dorchester man shot his friend “in the confusion of the gunfight.”
12 under-the-radar Patriots players with a chance to make noise at training camp
Here's a dozen Patriots players who could be surprisingly impactful this summer at the 2026 training camp in Foxborough
Lindsay Clancy trial: Opening statements slated for Monday as attorneys clash over sensitive evidence
Attorneys in Lindsay Clancy's case clashed in an emotionally charged hearing ahead of opening statements Monday.
WBZ-TV reporter announces her departure from the station
After about two years, WBZ-TV reporter Samantha Chaney announced last Friday that it was her last day with the station.
Former WCVB reporter Matt Reed to join NECN as anchor for upcoming relaunch
After being purchased by Spectrum, NECN is relaunching as a regional news network this fall.
After medical emergency, Boston Councilor Mejia says she does not have ‘heart condition’
Councilor Julia Mejia was told to wear a heart monitor as a precaution but continued to attribute her medical episode to dehydration and exhaustion.
Former Lynn educator, one of Amazon’s ‘teachers of the year,’ charged with child rape
Prosecutors allege former Lynn teacher Tymond Tran sexually abused a then-14-year-old student while teaching the eighth grade.
‘Greatest arms I’ve ever seen’: Why Matt Damon had a female stunt double in ‘The Odyssey’
Matt Damon recently revealed the reason he used a female stunt double for a crucial scene in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey."
8 must-see acts at Newport Folk Fest this weekend
Newport Folk Fest is Mother, as the kids say. (Do the kids still say that?) Yup, before Bonnaroo, Burning Man, or Coachella — heck, before Woodstock — there was Rhode Island’s Newport Folk: Mother of F...
Deep in this Vermont lake, a contagious cancer is spreading
Transmissible tumors have been reported in a handful of animal species, but never before among fish. Is it possible in humans?
A look at Vermont’s new luxury ski-on, ski-off housing developments
Vermont is catering to a “growing demand for slopeside ownership" on its many ski mountains.
This is Massachusetts’ most iconic ice cream shop, according to Business Insider
The publication named one Bay State scoop shop the state's most iconic. See the pick and tell us whether you'd choose a different favorite.
‘Should I just close everything?’: Why a restaurant owner’s tearful video went viral
Phi Pham says the emotional video he posted at his lowest moment sparked an outpouring of support from fellow small business owners.
Mass. Democratic Party Chair Steve Kerrigan charged with drunk driving last month
Kerrigan was pulled over late at night in Southborough, according to a police report.
Cam Newton reacts to ESPN layoffs: ‘Nothing else could surprise me’ after being cut from Patriots
Former quarterback Cam Newton reacts to ESPN layoffs: 'Nothing else could surprise me' after being cut from Patriots.
Red Sox’ franchise record-tying 15 game win streak ends with 5-1 loss to Orioles
The Orioles ended the Red Sox' franchise record-tying 15-game winning streak 5-1 in the nightcap of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
A new boutique hotel just opened in the oldest downtown in Maine
A new boutique hotel just opened steps from the oldest downtown in Maine, and there is no full-time staff on the property.