Following a week of high heat and heavy rain, several Massachusetts beaches are closed on Friday. Here's where you can't swim ...

Under a pen name, this BU alum has become a bestselling author of New England-set suspense. Now he talks his New England ...

Boston health officials have detected cyanobacteria in the Charles River, temporarily banning water activities and urging caution for residents and pets.

The Pratt Street event will spotlight Connecticut's own history of witch trials, considered "much harsher" than those in ...

Massachusetts lawmakers passed a funding bill that includes a pay raise for public defenders as part of an effort to end a ...

A panel organized by the FDA cast doubts on the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy — drawing ire from doctors who say SSRIs are a crucial treatment option for women with perinatal depression.

Boston introduces legislation to upgrade beer and wine licenses to all-alcohol permits, benefiting local businesses.

As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, two cornerstones of our nation’s public health system, on July 30, we should be celebrating progress. Instead, Massachusetts is ...

A 5-foot water monitor lizard named Goose has been spotted in Massachusetts after disappearing from a Webster home last month.

The win marked the team’s first time advancing through district, sectional, and state tournament play undefeated.

A man remains hospitalized Friday after being shot by police after allegedly stealing a garbage truck and leading police on a ...

Below is a list of the recent rainfall totals from last week in western Massachusetts: Some lingering drizzle or light showers are possible through 8 a.m. on Friday. There will be a gradual clearing ...