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In this Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 photo a cannabis plant is displayed on a screen at New England Treatment Access medical marijuana dispensary, in Northampton, Mass.

Massachusetts's first recreational marijuana sales will begin Tuesday

Antibiotic-resistant bug hits Vermont retirement community

Ricardo Francis from Hyde Park was arraigned in Stoughton District Court for breaking into a Sharon home on Billings Street and assaulting a woman at knifepoint while her three young children were nearby.

Police: Mass. man crashes car during storm, terrorizes family

The Latest: Trump says 'no reason' to hear Khashoggi tape November 18, 2018 | 9:46 AM

The Homestead, built around 1813 for Emily Dickinson’s grandparents, was where Emily was born in 1830.

Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst moving forward with renovation plans November 18, 2018 | 9:17 AM

BOSTON, MA - 11/13/2018:Slipery when wet...leaves are pasted on a bike path at Massachusetts Ave Boston.(David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone

What should Boston be doing to make the city safer for bicycles? November 18, 2018 | 5:00 AM

Trump says report on Khashoggi death expected in coming days November 18, 2018 | 1:31 AM

Wareham

2 struck by ‘scenic train’ in Wareham, officials say November 17, 2018 | 9:26 PM

Melrose

Melrose manhole explosions not gas related, utility says November 17, 2018 | 8:50 PM

Lowell

Second case of measles confirmed at Lowell facility November 17, 2018 | 5:45 PM

Becket Mass map

Mom: Worker killed on Mass Pike was 'beloved by all' November 17, 2018 | 4:30 PM

The Latest: Trump says full report on Khashoggi coming soon November 17, 2018 | 2:55 PM

The Latest: Trump tours wildfire-ravaged Malibu area November 17, 2018 | 2:40 PM

CVS Customers

Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales November 17, 2018 | 1:16 PM

No. 3: University of Maine-Augusta in Augusta, Maine. Acceptance rate: 95.4%

Maine's newest potato available throughout New England November 17, 2018 | 12:35 PM

In this Sept. 21, 2018 file photo, fire investigators pause while searching the debris at a home which exploded following a gas line failure in Lawrence, Mass.

Thousands of homes still without gas service after blasts November 17, 2018 | 12:27 PM

Trump sees wildfire areas, consoles those harmed by shooting November 17, 2018 | 12:25 PM

In this June 19, 2013 photo, the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station sits along the banks of the Connecticut River in Vernon, Vt. Entergy Corp., announced Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013, it will shut down the nuclear power plant by end of 2014, ending a long legal battle with the state. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Town looks ahead to life after Vermont Yankee is razed November 17, 2018 | 12:23 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump puts fighting words in Macron's mouth November 17, 2018 | 11:35 AM

Charlie Baker

Massachusetts still very blue, but moderates hold clout November 17, 2018 | 11:30 AM

Providence police seize at least $1 million worth of heroin November 17, 2018 | 11:09 AM

Police: Conn. man shot by officer had held woman hostage November 17, 2018 | 10:36 AM

Trump: Sending cleric to Turkey 'not under consideration' November 17, 2018 | 10:24 AM

Bronx

23 injured when New York City bus and fire truck collide November 17, 2018 | 10:23 AM

Medford

Native Americans protest auction of artifacts in Mass. November 17, 2018 | 10:10 AM

The Zakim Bridge also went blue.

City landmarks to be lit in yellow to recall accident victims November 17, 2018 | 9:36 AM

Trump: EPA's acting chief will be named to post permanently November 17, 2018 | 2:05 AM

Trump says written responses go to Mueller team next week November 17, 2018 | 2:03 AM

Political 'veteran' at age 36 eyed for Trump chief of staff November 17, 2018 | 1:59 AM

Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi's speaker bid November 17, 2018 | 1:58 AM

Lawyer for WikiLeaks' Assange says he would fight charges November 17, 2018 | 1:47 AM

Trump says report on Khashoggi's death coming in 2 days November 17, 2018 | 1:29 AM

Melania Trump's Moment: first lady flexes muscles in big way November 17, 2018 | 12:51 AM