A Rockland convenience store sold a $1 million Massachusetts Lottery scratch-off Friday from the $4,000,000 Cash King Doubler game. The winner filed a claim at Lottery offices.

A 52-year-old New Bedford man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at South Street East and Hill Street Friday night. State police reconstruction teams are assisting Raynham detectives.

A restored Topsfield barn reopened in May as Alfalfa Farm Cellars, combining a brewery, winery and event space anchored by Essex County Brewing. The twin silos and vineyards give the North Shore a Napa‑like feel.

MassDEP issued a statewide ozone alert as levels climb. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion through Saturday night.

A pedestrian died after being struck on the Lynnway near Commercial Street; police closed northbound lanes and say the crash is under investigation.

A Manchester resident was sentenced to 57 months after admitting to robbing five Massachusetts banks over 16 days in March 2022.

Mostly sunny and warm Friday with highs near 81°F. Showers and possible strong storms late Saturday into Sunday.

A Boston judge warned Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against ActBlue could chill donors. ActBlue has asked a federal court to block the Texas AG’s probe as unconstitutional.

Boston Pride for the People moves through Copley Square to the Common Saturday under the theme “Pride as Protest,” with major performers, dozens of vendors and city road closures. Organizers emphasize safety and a message of visibility as America hits its 250th year.

Hopkinton police say a 70-year-old faces attempted murder charges after allegedly holding a 21‑year‑old under water at Sandy Beach on Lake Maspenock.

ByChae — the mobile matcha brand from Babson student David Chae — signed an eight-month lease for 222 Newbury St. and aims to open in mid–late July.

Sgt. Sean Goode resigned effective June 2 as an outside internal affairs probe continues. Town officials say the investigator's report will be forwarded to state oversight.

Suffolk County prosecutors say DNA matched relatives to a teen missing since Nov. 8, 2000, identifying the woman found in Chelsea as Tiffany Bradley. The break closes a 25‑year cold case.