Sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. Brief showers tonight; dry weekend and warmer early next week.

A Beacon Hill proposal would reclassify migrating barrier beaches as Commonwealth land, widening public access while raising the prospect of costly legal fights.

Clear, chilly morning gives way to a sunny, breezy Thursday; highs reach the mid-50s. Light showers are possible late Friday, with a warm surge early next week.

An explosion at the Aspen Aerogels plant in East Providence sent 13 people to hospital and prompted a mass‑casualty response; investigators say injuries were not life‑threatening.

Liberty Mutual Foundation unveiled a $600 million endowment to steady and expand grants, focusing on housing, workforce and climate resiliency in Boston.

Weymouth police are asking for help after two dogs were found dead near Whitman’s Pond and the Lakeshore Road area. Animal Control is seeking tips and owner information.

Plymouth police posted a Level 3 community notification naming Kristian Johnson, registered as homeless and possibly in town.

A coordinated raid in New Bedford turned up a ghost gun, multiple firearms and narcotics. The 36‑year‑old suspect was arrested and now faces weapons and drug charges.

Wareham detectives say a lockbox seized at Cranberry Plaza contained suspected cocaine, fentanyl and pills; one man faces multiple trafficking and distribution charges.

Hundreds rallied at the State House urging a statewide cap that would limit annual rent hikes to 5% or CPI as organizers advance a ballot push.

Gilead will acquire Munich-based Tubulis for $3.15B upfront, with up to $1.85B in milestones; the deal highlights Tubulis’ small Cambridge Innovation Center office.

Residents, students and teachers rallied outside Cary Hall as a town vote on proposed cuts that would remove about 65 positions and non‑renew 160 early‑career staff was postponed.

Revere Police say joint warrants in Lynn and Revere last Thursday led to two arrests and the seizure of fentanyl, crack and cash.