Citing a surge in late and canceled commuter trains this year, 11 state legislators along the Worcester-to-Boston rail line are calling on freight operator CSX Corp. to help fix the delays.

PDF: Read lawmakers' letter to CSX

Ending a 30-year political career, House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi announced his resignation yesterday, with hopes of handing off the gavel to his budget chief, Robert DeLeo, who has assembled enough votes from House Democrats to ensure a majority in a caucus vote planned for Wednesday.

PDF: Read Sen. DiMasi's letter

Mayor Jeannette McCarthy said in the six years she has been in office, the coming year will be among her toughest.

PDF: How much is your town paying the MWRA?

The number of primary care practices closed to new patients is growing as the state sees shortages among those doctors and other specialities, according to a study being released today.

PDF: Physican Workforce Study results

A federal appeals court ruling yesterday appears to clear the way for the state to close Walter E. Fernald Developmental Center over the opposition of family members of some residents who say their care will suffer.

PDF: Read the decision

For Waltham's Terry Collins, battling mounting medical debt means watching her wallet rather than her health as she tries to pay off more than $1,000 in bills from area hospitals and other health providers.

PDF: Read the report here

A handful of students were rewarded last night for spending the summer digging into their city's historic past.

PDF: Grade 4 and 5 winning essays

PDF: Grades 6-8 winning essays