Pepperell sued six industrial companies in federal court, alleging decades of PFAS pollution and seeking roughly $30M to fix the town’s water system.

Light snow is likely Sunday morning into afternoon with minor accumulations. Arctic air arrives Monday, and a wintry mix is possible Tuesday.

South Shore favorite Salty Days will open at 1899 Ocean St this summer, bringing sushi, poke bowls and a full bar to Marshfield.

A building on Ellingwood Street burned Friday; aerial video shows heavy damage and a large hole in the facade. Dozens of first responders were on scene and officials have not confirmed a cause or injuries.

Boston clinicians say colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and often shows up late. Specialists are expanding screening, trials and research to catch cases sooner.

A four-alarm blaze damaged an 1800s house on Red Mill Lane in Rye, N.H.; crews battled flames through heavy snow and knocked the fire down by midday.

Boston police released images after a shoplifting at the Roxbury Snipes; one suspect allegedly brandished a knife. Detectives urge anyone with information to contact District B‑2.

Defense says the man charged in the Mattapan killing can’t review surveillance and body‑cam footage while held in Middleton. A transfer hearing is set for Thursday.

Springfield detectives say a mid‑February probe led to three arrests and the seizure of more than 100 grams of cocaine, cash and an illegal firearm.

Novo Nordisk partnered with Boston startup Vivtex to develop next‑generation oral obesity and diabetes pills. The deal could deliver up to $2.1 billion to the local biotech.

A Stacker ranking built from Zillow data shows New Castle, Weston and Wellesley lead Boston metro’s priciest markets, with typical homes now in the multimillion‑dollar range. Buyers face tight inventory even as rates ease.

Auburn is replacing CodeRED with a new Alert Auburn system on Motorola’s Rave Alert; residents and businesses must re‑register. Town officials say signups open in the coming weeks.

CoStar data puts Boston's multifamily vacancy at 6.6% but reveals pockets north of downtown along I-93 where vacancy tops 10%, driven by concentrated new construction.