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Emily and Ashlin Baker.

Read the obituaries for Emily and Ashlin Baker, the sisters killed in a deadly Maine crash

Mass. college art professor charged with attacking colleague ruled dangerous

Vermont woman accused of giving heroin to woman who overdosed, died

Richard Lee

A New Hampshire police chief walked home in his underwear. He had a point to make, he says. February 20, 2020 | 2:15 PM

The scene following the shooting at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Brigham and Women's

Valet shot during Brigham and Women's incident released from hospital February 20, 2020 | 1:48 PM

Horticultural Hall in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston.

Boston magazine is looking for a new home February 20, 2020 | 1:30 PM

Dorchester teenager dies following daytime shooting, spurring investigation February 20, 2020 | 12:41 PM

Julie Smith kissing her 11-year-old son, Jackson.
(The Fay family)

What we know about the Florida crash that killed 4 members of a Massachusetts family February 20, 2020 | 12:29 PM

South Boston man, Joseph Driscoll, 41.

Transit police arrest man carrying paintball guns after he startles passengers February 20, 2020 | 12:26 PM

Two suspects wanted for questioning about a larceny at North Station.

Transit police seek public’s help locating two people regarding North Station theft February 20, 2020 | 12:10 PM

Half of Boston is built on landfill, and the city's thriving downtown faces the threat of frequent flooding from the harbor because of rising sea levels.

Boston Harbor brings ashore a new enemy: Rising seas February 20, 2020 | 11:59 AM

Woman struck and killed by Mardi Gras float during parade February 20, 2020 | 11:08 AM

Hair Club for Men founder — and client — Sy Sperling dies February 20, 2020 | 10:50 AM

Representative David M. Nangle (center).

Indicted state representative David Nangle resigns committee assignments February 20, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Workers clean up on Pearl Street in Malden after two stolen Lamborghinis crashed there Tuesday.

LUXURY CAR THEFT

After stolen Lamborghinis crash, man says, 'I just made a mistake' February 20, 2020 | 10:18 AM

An illuminated advertisement is displayed outside a Victoria's Secret Stores LLC store, a subsidiary of L Brands Inc., at night in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Aug. 7, 2017. L Brands Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on August 16. Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Victoria's Secret

A diminished Victoria's Secret is sold February 20, 2020 | 10:16 AM

Dorchester man arrested for 15 years of alleged sex trafficking February 20, 2020 | 9:59 AM

Joshua Blithe, Jeremiah Rhodes, Michelle Lucas and Jasmine Rodriguez.

Fall River drug bust turns up 222 bags of fentanyl February 20, 2020 | 9:36 AM

Gamers stand next to the PlayStation booth at the Electronic Entertainment Expo E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2018. Sony will not be bringing PlayStation to PaxEast in Boston, citing concerns over the coronavirus.

PlayStation no longer attending Boston's PAX East due to coronavirus February 20, 2020 | 9:10 AM

6 takeaways from the fiery Democratic debate February 19, 2020 | 11:50 PM

Democratic presidential candidates, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, left, looks on as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speak during a Democratic presidential primary debate Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas, hosted by NBC News and MSNBC. (AP Photo/John Locher)

'I’m not talking about Donald Trump; I’m talking about Mayor Bloomberg' February 19, 2020 | 11:26 PM

Democratic presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks during a campaign rally at the Buffalo Soldier Museum in Houston, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner stands at right. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Democratic rivals take shots at each other ahead of first debate with Mike Bloomberg February 19, 2020 | 7:50 PM

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., walks on a picket line with members of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 outside the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Elizabeth Warren long denounced super PACs. Now she's getting help from one. February 19, 2020 | 6:19 PM

Woman plays the violin in the middle of brain surgery February 19, 2020 | 5:23 PM

Hopkinton crash scene

Police: Hopkinton dad drove drunk with 8-year-old daughter in vehicle February 19, 2020 | 4:47 PM

Cambridge community rallies behind neighborhood store after break-in, robbery February 19, 2020 | 4:00 PM

Republican U.S. Senate candidate
Kevin O’Connor.

Republican attorney announces campaign for U.S. Senate seat February 19, 2020 | 3:56 PM

Fed seems inclined to keep rates low as virus poses risks February 19, 2020 | 3:46 PM

Albemarle Street at Watertown Road, Newtown

Racial slur found written on sidewalk in Newton February 19, 2020 | 2:03 PM

Mr. Bob

'Mr. Bob,' 88-year-old crossing guard, saves two children's lives before sacrificing his own February 19, 2020 | 2:01 PM

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York and a Democratic candidate for president, campaigns in Oakland, Calif.

'Some guy wearing a dress': Bloomberg reference to transgender people in 2019 video prompts outcry February 19, 2020 | 1:36 PM

A snowplow makes its way on Washington Street in Methuen.

PLANNED POWER OUTAGE

Methuen mayor 'deeply disappointed' with National Grid's planned power outage decision February 19, 2020 | 1:07 PM

Man arrested for allegedly indecently touching 17-year-old in Liberty Tree Mall February 19, 2020 | 12:42 PM