Beth Israel Lahey Health filed a $79.5M DoN notice to add inpatient beds and a cardiac lab at its Burlington campus amid high hospital utilization. The filing also requests a CT for Peabody.

Franklin police warned residents to avoid the area around 1221 Pond Street on Tuesday as a large investigation tied to a vehicle pursuit from Bellingham unfolded. Officials say there is no immediate danger to the public.

A pro‑Hitler message was found in an eighth‑grade bathroom at Beverly Middle School, prompting an investigation by Beverly Police and the district. Officials say students had been reading Elie Wiesel's "Night."

A Maine man faces charges after a woman escaped to an Olive Garden in Newington and reported being held, forced into marriage and hurt in an alleged ritual. Authorities say parts of the case span New Hampshire and Maine.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a child died Monday evening in the South End following a reported cardiac event.

From Boston’s Seaport to Rockport, two waterfront restaurants are serving Levantine cocktails and Caribbean dishes with harbor views and ambitious seasonal menus.

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.