Crews inspected a North End building after bricks fell from the façade at 121 Salem Street. Officials say the façade may be compromised but no injuries were reported.

An early‑morning traffic stop in Dorchester led to arrests after officers found two loaded handguns, suspected crack and a hunting knife. One 18‑year‑old was ordered held pending a dangerousness hearing.

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center has moved to reclaim tax incentives from 17 companies that missed hiring commitments, naming firms including Novartis and PathAI. The step underscores tighter enforcement of jobs‑based awards.

A 64‑year‑old Ashland man died after his SUV hit a box truck on I‑93 and struck a rock in the median. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Milford canceled its Memorial Day parade and will hold a brief indoor ceremony at the Italian Vets. Rainy forecasts moved several local events indoors across the region.

A woman was found dead at a Canal Street apartment in Lawrence; prosecutors have charged 21‑year‑old Tyler Halley with murder and arraignment is set for Tuesday.

Quincy Police Department and neighboring agencies mourn the passing of Braintree Fire Lieutenant Paul Smyth. Services are scheduled for May 26–27.

A JAMA study finds anxiety and other mental‑health diagnoses at pediatric visits rose sharply in Massachusetts. ER wait times and expiring school‑clinic grants worsen access.

A Southbridge man was arrested and charged in federal court after investigators say they found more than 7,000 child sexual abuse images and videos on his device.

A traffic stop on Meadow Street led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and suspected drugs; a 24-year-old faces multiple charges, police say.

An 18-year-old was arrested after police say he pulled a gun outside the South Shore Tech prom at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston. No injuries were reported and the case is now with prosecutors.

Two arrests and multiple firearms were recovered after an April 15 Roxbury shooting. Detectives say camera footage and ballistics tied suspects to the scene.

Cool, partly sunny Friday with highs near 60°F. Rain moves in late Saturday and turns steady Sunday.