The Wu administration declined to use reserve funds as Boston Public Schools trims more than 560 positions in its FY27 plan. The cuts largely affect paraprofessionals and other student‑facing roles.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.

James Merlin, 66, was pulled from Duxbury Bay on Sunday and later died at a local hospital. Officials say no foul play is suspected as investigators probe the incident.

A two-alarm fire on Maple Street in Roxbury collapsed part of the roof and displaced 11 residents, including eight children. Crews fought the blaze from the exterior as investigators secured the scene.

A Dorchester multi‑family home caught fire Sunday morning at 1 Maple Street; the roof collapsed and crews established a collapse zone while fighting the blaze from the exterior.

Partly sunny and near 81°F today. Heavy downpours could bring localized flooding Monday night into Tuesday.

Aroldis Chapman passed Hoyt Wilhelm to become MLB's all-time relief strikeout leader, recording what was counted as his 1,364th K as the Red Sox beat the Angels 5-2 in Anaheim.

A transformer failure knocked out power for hundreds in Lowell during a dangerous heat wave, leaving residents scrambling for cool shelter as utilities work to stabilize the grid.

A transformer fire along Bournedale Road cut power to Sagamore Beach Friday as crews and Eversource worked to restore service.

Malden police executed a Warren Avenue search warrant Friday that led to an arrest and the recovery of at least one firearm.

A Brockton man wanted in a 2017 South End homicide was arrested in Charlotte and is expected to be returned to Massachusetts for arraignment.

A Framingham woman was arrested after police say she stalked and threatened an ex outside a Back Bay restaurant and became combative when officers tried to arrest her.

Gov. Maura Healey signed a home rule petition letting Worcester certify police recruits up to age 39. City officials say the change will widen the applicant pool amid staffing gaps.