16-year-old held without bail, charged in murder of Stoughton student
The 16-year-old had a warrant out for his arrest on charges of murder, firearm used in the commission of a felony, assault and battery attempt with a firearm, and carrying a firearm without a license.
Massachusetts’ oldest WWII veteran and beloved family man passes at 108-years-old
Morris “Morry” Casso, Massachusetts’ oldest living man and the state’s last surviving World War II veteran at the time of his death, died peacefully on November 16, 2025, at Brightview Senior Living in Canton. He was 108, ranking as the 15th oldest man in the United States.
Workers find ‘skull’ encased in concrete at Boston pier, sparking mob hit fears
Construction workers at a Boston pier found what appeared to be a human skull encased in concrete last week — prompting a flurry of speculation that the victim of a mob hit from the likes of Whitey Bulger had been uncovered. The discovery was made Thursday by workers sawing into a concrete portion of the pier, with...
Lawmakers call for increased e-bike regulations after Stoneham teen’s death
A handful of lawmakers are calling for the state to crack down on so-called "e-bikes" after the death of a Stoneham teen over the weekend.
Hundreds of gallons of heating oil pumped into basement of Medford home
Hundreds of gallons of heating oil were mistakenly pumped onto the basement floor of a home in Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday after the oil company delivered to the wrong address, according to fire officials. The home on Linwood Street had a fill pipe but no tank inside, according to firefighters...
A Boston First: Mayor Wu Trims Nova Scotia Christmas Tree Sparks Lively Debate
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on A First for Boston: Mayor Wu Cuts Nova Scotia Christmas Tree. A First for Boston: Mayor Wu Cuts Nova Scotia Christmas Tree.
Navigating Grade Level Placement for an Immigrant Student in Massachusetts
A family moving from overseas to Massachusetts is facing a unique challenge as they prepare to enroll their child in middle school. The child, born in November 2013, is currently in the 7th grade in their home country. However, due to the age cutoff in Massachusetts, which is August 2013, the child may be required to...
Boston seafood restaurant named North America’s best landmark for 2025
A historic Boston icon is once again in the global spotlight.
Peabody community celebrates, honors late teen with bench dedication
A bench was dedicated in the name of Jason Bernard at Samuel Brown School in Peabody this weekend to honor the teen who died earlier this year.
Boston health officials: ‘Do not visit CDC.gov’ for vaccine information
The Boston Public Health Commission is telling residents “do not visit CDC.gov” for “reliable, trustworthy” information on vaccines. In a statement released Nov. 21, Boston Public Health Commissioner Bisola Ojikutu addressed a recent website revision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that suggests...
