A man was found dead in a burning Cape Cod home early Wednesday morning, and two other people were rushed to the hospital, fire officials said.
The fire in Hyannis was reported at a home on about 5:23 a.m. Oakland Road of Route 28, according t…
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Ongoing heat, humidity persist across Mass., storms possible to the north
The heat is unyielding. Highs again soar to the low 90s as blazing sun mixes with drifting clouds Wednesday. The heat index is merciless, too.
We should peak in the low 100s in many spots Wednesday. Take it slow and easy if you’re not in…
3 shot near MBTA commuter lot in Brockton
Three people were shot near an MBTA Commuter Rail parking lot in Brockton, Massachusetts, Wednesday morning, according to police.
The shooting happened at about 3 a.m. on Sparks Street, Brockton police said.
Video shows several police cars …
Rare blue whale — world’s largest animal — spotted off Gloucester
Whale watchers got a rare treat off the coast of Massachusetts Monday when they caught a glimpse of a rare blue whale.
Cape Ann Whale Watch shared video recorded Monday of the gigantic creature, the largest animal in the world, off the coast o…
MBTA touts improvements as Red Line delays frustrate riders
Tuesday was filled with successes and setbacks for the MBTA.
The morning commute was hampered along the Red Line after a maintenance vehicle derailed, with shuttle buses brought in to help riders reach their destinations.
Meanwhile, in Worcester, MBTA leadership was touting improvements to the historic Union Station’s middle platform.
“The ability to accommodate two trains simultaneously will enhance operational efficiency,” said MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng.
“It doesn’t sound sexy, but it is so meaningful for riders,” remarked Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. “Enhancing that functionality for everyone who uses this station, and that’s a lot of people.”
The improvements include new elevators, a pedestrian bridge and raising the platform to allow riders to access trains without issue.
Even so, the project itself faced multiple delays on its way to opening.
“A lot of challenges with material supplies and logistics,” said Eng. “I’m really pleased that we can deliver this project. We anticipated opening it earlier, slightly, but right now is a proud day for all of us.”
The MBTA also revealed Tuesday that riders will be able to tap their credit cards or mobile wallets to pay fares beginning Aug. 1.
New projects and delays aside, the agency is also reviewing a recent audit centered on a transit ambassador contract with a company called Block By Block.
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio published a report that finds insufficient records for Charlie Card use, lack of training and inconsistent checks of station infrastructure.
“We need to make sure that employees are fully trained especially on safety and operations at an agency such as the MBTA to protect riders, passengers and stations,” said DiZoglio.
Eng says the MBTA is taking those critiques in stride.
“Some of those findings, we still need to review, but we’re confident we have measures already in place,” said Eng.
DiZoglio’s office plans to follow up on the agency’s progress on those improvements and to release further reviews of the MBTA’s policies in the days ahead.
Police seek driver that crashed into firetruck on I-495
Police are searching for a tractor-trailer driver who sideswiped a firetruck that was shielding a crash scene on I-495 in Norton, Massachusetts, on Sunday.
Massachusetts State Police said Mansfield Fire Engine 33 was blocking the left and midd…
