Former Massachusetts State Police trainee describes academy as 'pure hell and torture' 99 trainees dropped out of the current state police recruit class, 5 Investigates has learned.

ENDORSEMENT ALERT — The Boston Teachers Union has endorsed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for reelection, per the Boston Herald.

Governor Maura Healey has appointed Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle to be the new commissioner of the state Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).