Boston College has hired UConn assistant Luke Murray as its new men's basketball coach, tapping a top recruiter and Hurley lieutenant to revive a struggling ACC program.

Clasp raised $20 million and will double its Boston staff to scale an employer-sponsored loan-repayment hiring model. The round backs a hiring push across product and partnerships.

Saugus resident Anthony Carullo claimed $1M on a Mega Money scratch-off and chose a $650K lump-sum; he says he’ll invest the winnings.

The Healey administration and community colleges are rolling out apprenticeship degree programs and grants to train health-care and other in-demand workers.

About 350 students rallied at the Massachusetts State House to protest cuts organizers say would slash summer youth jobs and leave local programs with long waitlists.

A state rule can return part of the gas excise to Mass Pike users — but strict timing and receipt rules make the refund a paperwork slog. Here's how it works and how to apply.

Mild this afternoon with highs near 64°F. Rain moves in late Thursday night into Friday, bringing patchy fog and slick roads.

A Sandwich man was charged with murder after his sister was found dead during a well‑being check; prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

A man was hospitalized after a shooting near the Brockton Police Department on Commercial Street Tuesday night.

NECHE has given Hampshire College until June to show it can fix falling enrollment and refinancing woes. Trustees are racing to convert pledges, close deals and avoid probation.

Sunny and mild today with highs near 52°F. Rain returns late Thursday into Friday with gusty winds and a sharp cool‑down behind the front.

Backers told a State House hearing the Nature for All plan would redirect sporting‑goods tax revenue into an estimated $100M annual conservation fund.

Longtime House GOP leader Brad Jones announced Monday he won’t run again, saying he will finish his term through January 2027 and leaving his North Reading‑area seat open.