Today’s news
Fire Breaks Out at Boston Home
Crews battle three-alarm blaze in Mattapan neighborhood

New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Closed Due to Mechanical Issue
Drivers told to seek alternate routes as bridge closure expected to last several hours.
Water Main Break Floods Southeast Expressway in Quincy
Crews quickly capped the break, but the cause remains under investigation.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
1 Hospitalized In 2nd Multi-Alarm Beverly Fire In 8 Days
The basement fire broke out early Monday morning in an early 1900s home on Sturtevant Street.
Mar. 6, 2026
Search Continues for Fisherman from New Bedford's Yankee Rose
Coast Guard launches extensive search and rescue operation after fishing vessel sinks off Provincetown
Mar. 5, 2026
Salem Declares Snow Emergency Parking Ban Ahead Of March Winter Storm
The North Shore was forecast to be hit with a combination of snow and ice on Thursday night.
Mar. 5, 2026
Massachusetts Police Officers Rescue Fisherman from Freezing Waters
Body camera footage shows officers' quick response to pull man to safety
Mar. 3, 2026
Gas leak shuts down busy section of downtown Boston near Massachusetts General Hospital
The emergency response is impacting Massachusetts General Hospital, police warned.
Mar. 3, 2026
Gas leak shuts down road near Mass. General Hospital in Boston
Traffic delays expected as crews work to contain the leak on North Grove Street.
Mar. 2, 2026
New Bedford Lifts Citywide Parking Ban After Blizzard
Mayor Jon Mitchell ends parking restrictions as cleanup efforts progress.
Feb. 27, 2026
Buried Fire Hydrants Hamper Emergency Response After Taunton House Explosion
Crews struggle to access hydrants as historic blizzard leaves Massachusetts communities digging out
Feb. 26, 2026
Explosion Rocks Taunton Home, Injuring Mother and Child
Authorities investigating cause of blast that destroyed multi-family residence
Feb. 25, 2026
New York Sends Snow Removal Equipment to Massachusetts After Blizzard
Neighboring states put aside rivalry to assist with cleanup efforts after historic snowfall.
Feb. 25, 2026
Explosion Leaves Massachusetts House Engulfed in Flames, Injuring Mother and Child
Firefighters are investigating the cause of the blast that destroyed a three-family home in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Feb. 25, 2026
Taunton House Engulfed in Flames After Apparent Explosion
Firefighters respond to scene of suspected house explosion in Massachusetts city.
Feb. 24, 2026
Over 254,000 without power in Mass. after blizzard
Utility companies say it could take days to restore electricity to all customers
Feb. 24, 2026
Bulldozer Clears Snow on New Bedford Street
Resident says at least 4 feet of snow blocked access to the road
Feb. 23, 2026
Gov. Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Blizzard
Massachusetts activates National Guard and restricts truck travel as winter storm approaches
Feb. 23, 2026
Boston Shelters Overflow as Deep Freeze Grips Region
Outreach teams work to connect vulnerable residents with warmth and safety as snowstorm hits
Feb. 23, 2026
Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts
Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims' bodies hampered by winter weather and sea conditions
Feb. 23, 2026
Authorities Use Deep-Sea Tech to Search for Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts
Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims' bodies hampered by winter weather and sea conditions
Feb. 22, 2026
Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts
Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover the bodies of the seven lost crew members have been hampered by winter weather and sea conditions.
Feb. 22, 2026
Authorities Deploy Deep-Sea Tech to Find Sunken Fishing Boat Off Massachusetts
Efforts to locate the wreck of the Lily Jean and recover victims have been hampered by winter weather and sea conditions.