After standoff with Nancy Pelosi, President Trump said in a tweet he is postponing his State of the Union address until the partial government shutdown ends.  

Baker, a Republican who campaigned on not raising taxes, also tucked a series of new levy proposals into his budget plan. 

Facing neighborhood opposition and multiple lawsuits, selectmen voted to remove the twin wind turbines, which cost about $10 million to build, and saddled residents with years of debt. 

A former prison guard trainee killed five people during a standoff at a small town bank before surrendering to a SWAT team that stormed the building, police said. 

The school in Poultney, Vt., cited financial pressure stemming from declining enrollment in deciding to close after the end of spring semester.  

A drenching rain and strong winds are expected. Forecasters issued a flash flood watch for all of Southern New England, effective through Thursday. 

Local participants in the #ChefsForFeds Nation effort include Blue Dragon and Mei Mei.  

Ayanna Pressley defeated a longtime incumbent. Analysts say that’s inspired many city candidates to think they can do the same.  

Boston’s Martin J. Walsh, a one-time skeptic, stopped short of endorsing such a center but said, “It’s something we’re going to look at.” 

The proposed changes were recommended by a panel of lawyers and law enforcement, but some were opposed by civil liberties advocates.  

The victim was taken to a hospital Wednesday night. Their condition is not known, according to State Police.