The MBTA announced that the Braintree branch of the Red Line will be increasing speeds as a result of the Track Improvement Program.

The largest known New England earthquakes were a 6.5-magnitude in 1638 centered in Vermont or New Hampshire, and a 5.8-magnitude centered offshore from Cape Ann in 1755, which resulted in severe damage to the Boston waterfront.

A Braintree man has been arrested for sex trafficking in Boston, police said Tuesday. Sacharis Gathers, 20, is charged with trafficking for sexual servitude, deriving support from prostitution, possession of Class B (crack cocaine) and an outstanding straight warrant for violations of auto laws,

Firefighters in Braintree are battling a two alarm fire on Franklin Street on Saturday. The Braintree Police Department announced on social media that the Braintree Fire Department was operating a second alarm fire and the public should avoid the area of Franklin Street and Washington Street.

Sacharis Gathers, 20, pleaded not guilty during an arraignment in Boston Municipal Court Tuesday, prosecutors said.

A 20-year-old Braintree man is facing sex trafficking charges after he was busted near Mass and Cass, according to the Suffolk DA’s office.

A man was charged in connection with sex trafficking a person connected with an escort website and ordered to be held on a high bail.

Hundreds of people are facing layoffs as a result of fashion retailer Nordstrom’s decision to shutter a pair of popular store locations in Massachusetts.

Peppers said from the stand that he told police that he believed “she was trying to do all this to mess up my career," The Boston Globe reported.

A Braintree man was arrested Monday night on multiple charges, including human trafficking for sexual servitude, following an investigation by

In the first round of the Ed Burns Coffee Cup Tournament, Hanson tallied the winner with 2:18 left in second overtime, ending a magnificent duel between Holland and Braintree's Amir Cullinane (33 saves).

A Shot For Life” has been taking strides towards conquering cancer, using sports as a vehicle to do so. On Sunday, the foundation hosted its third annual