Street sweeper hits Hudson residence

By Catalina Gaitan and Pat Greenhouse , Globe Staff and Globe correspondent

The owner of a street-sweeper was cited after one of his machines crashed into the front porch of a building in Hudson this morning, police said.

Officials believe gas caused Dorchester home explosion

By Evan Allen and Pat Greenhouse , Globe Staff

A fire official said Thursday that the investigation is now centered on where the explosion originated.

Weymouth school employee accused of statutory rape

By Catalina Gaitan , Globe Correspondent

The incidents took place during private holiday parties, and not at the school, prosecutors said Thursday.

State transportation worker faces child porn charges

By Pat Greenhouse and John R. Ellement , Globe Staff

The man is accused of bringing a hard drive to work and viewing child pornography at his office.