Boston MA

“At 1:46 pm Sunday afternoon, Sector Southeastern New England received a report of a barge listing, located northeast of Point Judith, RI. The barge and its tug, The Challenger, had been transiting to Boston, MA to deliver pilings to Logan International Airport. The Challenger had noticed that the barge was starting to take on water and list. The tug proactively made the decision...

Two Massachusetts men pleaded guilty to criminal charges in federal court in Boston for their role in a multi-million-dollar scheme to defraud banks across New England, prosecutors announced Friday. Victor Kolawole, 26, of Brockton, and Keith Wainaina, 24, of Lowell, each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank...

A fire in Boston overnight left three residents displaced, officials said. The fire broke out shortly after 1 a.m. on Medway Street in the city's Dorchester neighborhood. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames on the first and second floor of the building. Three residents were displaced, and the...

Sometimes the best escape from city life is hiding right inside the city itself, and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University in Boston proves that nature doesn’t need to be hours away to feel like a different world. This sprawling green sanctuary offers 281 acres of pure botanical bliss...

BURLINGTON — On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Burlington police responded to the Office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 1000 District Avenue after Federal Protective Services officers reported that about 40 protesters were blocking the administrative entrance. According to Burlington Police Chief Thomas P. Browne, after about 40...

BOSTON — A new MBTA locomotive procurement is drawing pushback from transit advocates, who warned Thursday that it could undercut long-term rail modernization goals. The MBTA in February issued a request for proposals seeking 10 battery-electric locomotives and 10 new diesel engines that meet federal “Tier 4” emissions standards, as officials look to replace an aging commuter rail fleet and reduce pollution. The...

Construction of the Mt. Auburn Street Project this week includes work on sidewalks, but business entrances will still be accessible. Also, expect require lane shifts and parking restrictions. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Traffic Line Striping – Overnight Work. Traffic line striping is...

Still a few spots left for Hamersley’s Pantry Bread & Blooms event on May 4! You’ll learn how to make sourdough (and go home with a loaf ready to bake and your own starter), build your own bouquet, snack a little, and shop the shelves. Get your tickets here!

WILMINGTON, MA — The Town of Wilmington is currently hiring for the following positions:. To apply for an open position, submit a resume, cover letter, and the completed Application Form to:. Town Manager’s Office. Attn: Human Resources. 121 Glen Road. Wilmington, MA 01887. Or send an email to...

BOSTON, MA — Boston police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in February. Tamiyah Buford-Gailliard, of Roxbury, was last seen at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at her residence, according to the Boston Police Department. Buford-Gailliard was last...