Marc Fortier

If you’ve ever looked your furry little friend in the eye and wondered who he really is, a dog DNA kit could fill you in.

The former Boston high school dean and anti-violence advocate convicted of shooting and nearly killing a student has been sentenced to up to 26 years in prison.

Sunday’s night’s snowfall had only a minor impact on travel in Boston. But the next round of snow falling overnight is expected to have a far greater impact on Tuesday’s commute. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is already preparing for what could be a messy morning.

Pete Buttigieg has jumped into first place among New Hampshire voters, according to a new poll released Tuesday. The Saint Anselm College poll has the 37-year-old South Bend, Indiana mayor at 25% with New Hampshire Democratic primary voters, 10% more than both Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren.

A new poll shows Sen. Elizabeth Warren trailing in New Hampshire and Sen. Bernie Sanders gaining ground as the state gets ready for the first-in-the-nation primary.

One person was killed and a second badly injured in an accident at a bridge construction project on Interstate 495 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning. The Essex District Attorney’s Office said one person was confirmed dead at the scene and another was taken by medical helicopter to Lahey Hospital in Burlington where he underwent surgery. His condition is not...

Searching for something to be thankful for this holiday season? Look no further than the fact that the Patriots call the AFC East home. Since 2001, New England is 90-24 against the Bills, Dolphins, Jets and (for two games prior to realignment), Colts. That’s a .789 winning percentage.

The new 15-theater ArcLight Cinemas at the Hub on Causeway in Boston isn’t your typical cinematic experience. The new theater complex near North Station features two floors of concessions, a 65-seat bar and lounge that serves made-to-order cocktails, and craft beer, plus snacks and shareable plates like Nacho Tots. For its opening, it also partnered with Curio Spice Co., Sofra...

One person was injured after becoming trapped underneath a car at a Boston auto body shop on Wednesday. Boston Fire said they received a call at 11:40 a.m. for a technical rescue for a person trapped under a car at 237 Hyde Park Ave. Emergency crews were able to remove the person by jacking up the vehicle. The person was...

A bridge construction accident in Haverhill, Massachusetts, left one worker dead and another seriously injured Wednesday morning.

After months of work and requests for employee feedback, the largest health system in Massachusetts has a new name: Mass General Brigham. Partners HealthCare announced the rebrand the day before the Thanksgiving holiday. The rebrand was coupled with the announcement of a new five-year plan for the 12-hospital system.

Three suspects are in custody in Braintree, Massachusetts, after they fled a vehicle and led police on a chase Tuesday afternoon. Massachusetts State Police said they had been searching for a man wanted for a shooting in Plymouth last month.

Three suspects were arrested Tuesday afternoon in Braintree, Massachusetts, after they fled a vehicle and led police on a chase. One suspect had a warrant for a shooting incident last month in Plymouth.

Massachusetts State Police were searching by air and ground Tuesday afternoon in Braintree for suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in nearby Plymouth.

Members of the Massachusetts Package Stores Association are challenging the constitutionality of a Cumberland Farms ballot proposal that would, among other things, allow retailers to sell alcohol in an unlimited number of their stores statewide. Westborough-based Cumberland Farms put forward the proposal this summer. It’s currently on track to go before voters in November 2020.

Democrats’ calls for an investigation into sex assault claims against Virginia’s Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax dissolved into demands for resignation and threats of impeachment after a second woman publicly accused him.

A raging fire destroyed a large 4-family house Friday afternoon in Quincy, Massachusetts. The fire broke out in the Houghs Neck section of the city. A resident of the building told neighbors he was working on some type of battery for a motorcycle when the battery exploded.

A Boston College student charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly encouraging her boyfriend to take his life has been arraigned. Twenty-one-year-old Inyoung You, a South Korean national, appeared before a judge at Suffolk Superior Court Friday morning where a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. Prosecutors say You sent Alexander Urtula, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, more than...

A Boston College student pleaded not guilty Friday in her first court appearance on charges that she encouraged her boyfriend to take his own life.