Molly Farrar

Two boys were arrested in connection to last week's shooting death of a 14-year-old, Worcester police said.

A group of Rockport residents filed a lawsuit in federal court against the town. A similar suit was filed in Essex Superior Court in 2022.

14-year-old Sterling Baptiste, Jr. was found with a gunshot wound in an apartment Friday afternoon, where he was pronounced dead by paramedics.

Andover man Martin Quinlan faces two charges related to the alleged hit-and-run in Methuen Sunday night, including leaving the scene and a learner's permit violation.

Stephen Maclean died shortly after arriving at a local hospital. He was arrested on two charges including witness intimidation on Monday.

62-year-old William Robertson, of Westborough, will also pay $142,774 in restitution and forfeit $32,180.

Sergeant Frank Pacheco and Officer Jennifer Lang — both 12-year veterans of the department — fired their weapons at 35-year-old Stephen Maclean Tuesday.

A consulting firm hired by Quincy recommends a 87% to 133% pay increase for longtime Mayor Thomas Koch. He could make up to $370,000.

Kevin Rooney was placed on unpaid administrative leave from the Watertown Police Department after the alleged rape in 2021.

The state auditor's report comes as ride-share driver debate escalates. Uber and Lyft want drivers to remain as independent contractors, while some drivers are fighting for the right to unionize.