Boston Light is being offered at no cost to a qualified new steward, but the historic handoff comes with major preservation duties.

A man was killed in a predawn shooting on Meridian Street in East Boston. Police are asking witnesses to help identify what happened.

A minor was hospitalized after a possible drowning at Medfield’s Kingsbury Club. Staff began emergency care before firefighters and paramedics arrived.

Cannon blasts and musket fire drew nearly 5,000 visitors to Old Sturbridge Village for its Revolutionary War reenactment.

A federal appeals court rejected North End restaurants’ discrimination claims against Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, but left a narrower challenge to the city’s outdoor-dining fees alive.

Boston Landmarks Orchestra is celebrating 25 years with free concerts, neighborhood partnerships, and a serious summer lineup.

A 43-year-old Braintree man is facing three charges after a yearslong Abington investigation focused on alleged conduct reported in 2021.

A fiery overnight crash on Mill Street sent one patient to Lahey's Level I trauma center. Mutual aid helped keep Manchester covered during a second emergency call.

Analog Devices disclosed unauthorized access to company systems after files were stolen. The Wilmington chipmaker has not said what data was taken or whether customers were affected.

Gov. Maura Healey now supports a single-payer health care system, a striking shift as Massachusetts families face the country’s highest employer-based premiums.

A Melrose city councilor has opened Shawbak, a family-run Lebanese kitchen serving shawarma, shakshuka, falafel and handmade pastries.

Vineyard Transit drivers voted to authorize a strike after rejecting a contract offer; union leaders say any walkout could begin after the contract ends July 31. The move raises the prospect of summer bus disruptions on Martha’s Vineyard.

Foggy morning at Logan; heavy rain late Tuesday night into Wednesday with 2–3 inches possible and a risk of street flooding.