The compromise measure will be fully effective on Oct. 1, 2016, should Governor Charlie Baker sign it into law.  

The middle school student who reported the racist text messages also created them, officials said. 

Doctors wrote fewer prescriptions for Medicare patients diagnosed with conditions thought to respond to marijuana treatment, a study found. 

Supporters must still file signatures supporting the effort by the end of Wednesday. 

Firefighters pulled Kevin Cadigan, of Lawrence, aboard after finding him almost completely submerged in the river.  

The state has installed a pay-for-parking kiosk at the popular off-leash destination in Stoneham, leaving some dog lovers barking mad.  

The New York City-based sports and entertainment company that operates Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall has expanded its presence in Boston.  

After losing two US Senate races, Scott Brown has a new role: prominent public supporter of Donald Trump?s campaign for president. 

Trump?s haul for his campaign and allied Republicans is still sharply less than his likely Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.  

After a few days? respite, turmoil has again beset global financial markets in the wake of Britain?s decision to quit the European Union.  

It is irrefutable proof of the institutional racism that devalues and endangers black lives.