Karla Rendon-Alvarez

Baby, a 15-year-old cat who was adopted after being a hospice resident at a Massachusetts animal shelter, is loving life and no longer needs medication after Bjarna O’Brien welcomed her into her family.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a long-awaited bill that makes it illegal to hold a cellphone while driving in the Bay State. Here’s what to know about the law that has been years in the making:

Democrat Julian Castro is in New Hampshire for the first time as a presidential candidate, and his message to voters is that he believes “everyone counts.” Castro, who announced his run for the presidency on Saturday, spoke at the latest installment of “Politics & Eggs” on Wednesday morning. The series is a forum for political leaders, commentators and presidential candidates....

A Worcester, Massachusetts, fire lieutenant died early Wednesday as he and his crew attempted to save a baby and others from a raging fire. Chief Michael Lavoie said in a press conference that Lt. Jason Menard, a father of three, succumbed to his injuries after his “heroic efforts” to save people in the four-alarm fire at 7 Stockholm Street.

The first widespread snowstorm of the season socked New England Monday, causing chaos on the roads, knocking out power for thousands and closing many schools — all ahead of a second round of snow that could outdo the first in some areas. Several inches of wet snow dropped on parts of the region.

The Revere man who was convicted of murdering his wife, Vanessa MacCormack, will spend the rest of his life in prison after an emotional sentencing in which he denied ever hurting her.

A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, a beloved Lynn teacher, though he maintained at the Monday hearing that he was innocent. Andrew MacCormack, 31, was found guilty last month of strangling, beating and stabbing 30-year-old Vanessa MacCormack on Sept. 23, 2017.

Slick conditions contributed to several car crashes early Monday after New England’s first widespread snowstorm of the season created hazardous traveling conditions. From snow to slush, slippery conditions were rampant after the storm delivered several inches of snow overnight, followed by showers in some towns.

Heavy snow across New England caused school closings and cancellations while hampering driving conditions.

A 65-year-old man accidentally shot himself outside his Van Buren, Maine home after he set off a homemade booby trap, according to police. Authorities received a call Thursday of a man who reported he had been shot outside his St. Francis Avenue home. Local police, as well as an ambulance and the U.S. Border Patrol, responded to the home and...

With just a day left before Thanksgiving, hordes of travelers are expected to crowd Logan Airport and the roadways Wednesday for one of the busiest travel days of the year. Here are some helpful tips to make your life easier:

In less than 10 hours, three people were killed in separate car crashes in Massachusetts’ Worcester County, according to the district attorney’s office. Worcester police said one of the crashes led to the death of a 66-year-old male pedestrian. That incident happened at 4:51 p.m. Tuesday in the area of 229 Park Ave. Investigators said it appeared the driver did...

A 27-year-old woman accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old boy is being sought by police in New Hampshire. Authorities in Manchester are seeking the public’s help in locating Hailey Krizan, who allegedly assaulted the teenager at least five times from September to October of this year. Police said the suspect also sent nude photos of herself to the...

Happy Thanksgiving to you in the land your forefathers stole. That’s the in-your-feast message Native Americans are preparing to send as they convene their 50th annual National Day of Mourning in the seaside town where the Pilgrims settled.

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s advisory board has voted to eliminate tolls on one of the state’s heavily traveled highways. The Executive Council voted Monday to get rid of the Merrimack tolls at the Everett Turnpike.

It’s that time of year again. Long lines, lots of bags and yes, hungry stomachs. Waiting in a line at an airport restaurant with kids and luggage isn’t always ideal. “Anything that can make it more convenient and easier,” passenger Jennifer Mulvaney said.

The four largest food banks in Massachusetts are scheduled to meet to discuss how to respond to the partial federal government shutdown.

A Boston College student faces an involuntary manslaughter charge after she allegedly urged her boyfriend to kill himself just hours before he was set to graduate. Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins announced the disturbing indictment in a press conference in October of 2019. Here’s what we know.

Multiple crashes were reported during the early morning commute Thursday in the Boston area after cold temperatures overnight created patches of black ice on roads. Clear skies and a dip in temperatures allowed for the black ice to pose a threat on the roads. Although not all towns hit the freezing mark, air temperatures of 33 and even 34 degrees...

A Massachusetts man has been convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl. The Cape Cod Times reports that 26-year-old John Dias IV, of Barnstable, was found guilty Tuesday of multiple charges including aggravated rape of a child.