Boston's weather varies from partly sunny to cloudy with a chance of storms next week, influenced by distant Hurricane Erin, which brings a Wind and High Surf Advisory to New England.

Massachusetts unveils solar canopies at Park and Ride lots, with a 318 kW-DC canopy in Harwich and a 580 kW-DC one in New Bedford, expected to save $270,000 and $482,000 respectively over their lifespans.

The Reading Fire Department suspects a July fire at 186 Summer Ave. was arson; they urge public assistance and offer rewards for tips. Firefighters battled the blaze for 12 hours; no injuries were reported.

Three men were arrested by Methuen Police on fentanyl trafficking charges and an illegal firearm was seized following surveillance based on community complaints.

A mother and her baby were hit by a minivan in Framingham while in a crosswalk, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. The driver was cited for failing to yield.

A Harvard postdoctoral student, Thiago Rentz, was attacked by teenagers at AMC Boston Common 19 after asking them to be quiet. He suffered facial injuries, criticized theater security, and seeks accountability for the assailants who fled the scene.

Isaac Proctor was rearrested in Springfield for another alleged sexual assault after groping a woman in her car. Previously bailed for a similar July offense, Proctor was identified using city camera footage.

A car chase in Wareham and Bourne, MA, ended in a crash and a manhunt. One woman was detained, and no injuries were reported. The suspects are believed to have left the area.

Hampton Beach faced a surge in water rescues due to rip currents, with over 140 people assisted in a week, potentially linked to Tropical Depression Dexter's aftereffects.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell leads a 21-state coalition suing the Trump Administration over conditions imposed on Victims of Crime Act grant funds, arguing they illegally require immigration enforcement cooperation.

MIT researchers have developed a reconfigurable antenna using metamaterials that can change shape to cover a broad spectrum of frequencies, potentially simplifying device communication and sensing technologies.

Bubble Bath, a new wine bar by Chef Tiffani Faison, has opened atop the citizenM hotel in Boston's Back Bay, offering panoramic views, a full cocktail program, and a selection of upscale snacks.

Boston Police seek a suspect for a stabbing at a Dorchester Stop & Shop; the victim is in stable condition. No arrests made; an investigation is ongoing.