Healey budget seeks to end Mass. rape time limit when DNA evidence exists

Gov. Maura Healey’s new budget proposal would eliminate Massachusetts’ 15-year statute of limitations for rape when DNA ...

Possibly abandoned dog found safe in Needham after six days in cold, snow, police say

BUT THE RESIDENTS OF NEEDHAM REALLY SPOKE UP, SHOWED UP, SHARED DOORBELL VIDEO TELLING POLICE WHEN THE DOG WAS WALKING BY.

Massachusetts contractors feel pinch of salt shortage ahead of potential weekend storm

Public and private snow contractors in Massachusetts are growing concerned over a salt shortage that's making Sunday's storm cleanup more difficult. Local cities and towns are getting priority for ...

Here’s what could be affected if the government shuts down again

Federal funding for many — but not all — government agencies is set to run out after Jan. 30, which would force them to shut down if lawmakers don’t reach an agreement.