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BILLERICA — Parking shortages and antiquated systems are among the challenges commuters at North Billerica Rail Station face when using public transportation.

SALEM, Mass. (AP) — Several malpractice lawsuits against celebrity psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow alleging he engaged in sexual relationships with patients, inappropriately prescribed drugs and committed "boundary violations" have been settled.

LOWELL — Part of the VFW Highway near the Beaver Brook Bridge will close Friday to all traffic for construction work.

FITCHBURG — For anyone in the area that has heard Lavender Darcangelo sing, it should come as no surprise that a video recording of her soul-stirring performance of "Part of this World" from the Disney classic movie "The Little Mermaid" last

LOWELL — Greater Lowell Boys & Girls Club Education Manager Frank Ponceano teaches his students to slay dragons and reach for the stars — literally.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In two politically charged rulings, the Supreme Court dealt a huge blow Thursday to efforts to combat the drawing of electoral districts for partisan gain and put a hold on the Trump administration's effort to add a

BOSTON The rate of opioid-related hospital visits in Massachusetts dropped slightly between 2016 and 2017, the first decline since those numbers were first tracked in 2010, according to a new analysis.

TYNGSBORO —Town Administrator Matt Hanson was not selected Monday evening as North Andover's next town manager.

PEPPERELL — Two utility poles were knocked down in two unrelated motor vehicle accidents within a 30-minute span off Route 119 near the Groton town line Tuesday morning.

BILLERICA —Joe Ruggiero wants the Department of Veterans Services to be a place where veterans can go for anything — even a cup of coffee.