Two sisters were killed after an early-morning house fire on Temi Road in Bellingham. Officials say investigators are still working to determine how the blaze started.

Two men from Massachusetts were arrested Friday and face federal charges after an armed robbery at the T‑Bird Mini Mart in Hinsdale.

Mayor Erin V. Joyce tapped Walpole Deputy Robert Kilroy Jr. as Braintree's next police chief, ending a months‑long leadership shuffle. Details about the transition are pending.

Raymond Gaines filed suit alleging police withheld evidence that kept him wrongfully imprisoned for decades; he’s seeking $1 million from the state.

Sunny and warm Sunday with highs near 86°F. Storms move in late with coastal splashover possible on Morrissey Boulevard.

A Quincy-based trust claimed a $15M Diamond Deluxe scratch-off bought at Millis Mart; the trust took a $9.75M lump sum and the store will receive a $50K bonus.

Dive teams searched Crystal Lake in Newton after reports a swimmer sank beneath a dock Friday; authorities say the incident is under investigation.

Phase II results from Boston suggest the century‑old BCG TB vaccine can lower insulin needs for some people with type 1 diabetes. Early data are promising but experts say larger trials are required.

State data show behavioral-health prescriptions climbed from 2019–2024, with women ages 18–49 seeing the biggest increases.

Worcester Public Schools will dismiss students early Friday amid a heat advisory. After‑school activities and preschool are canceled and families should watch for dismissal times.

A Cambridge resident was surrounded by a flock of wild turkeys in footage that circulated online. City officials say don’t feed the birds and offer steps to discourage aggressive behavior.

The Longwood campus was searched after a reported bomb threat Thursday; police completed a sweep and gave an all‑clear, hospital officials said.

Muggy start Friday in Boston with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Inland heat advisories and an air-quality alert are in effect.