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.

A retaining wall at a Duxbury construction site collapsed Wednesday, sending two people to a trauma center while federal and local officials investigate.

Lee Pelton, who led The Boston Foundation since 2021, announced he will step down and remain in the role through Aug. 31. Under his watch the foundation expanded grantmaking and pushed into housing and immigrant support.

A Worcester firefighter was hurt and three people were rescued from a house fire on May 21, local reports say. Officials have released limited details as investigators work the scene.

Harvard Square looked busy over Memorial Day weekend despite Boston Calling’s gap year; merchants say Fenway partnerships, Sail Boston and niche tours are softening the blow.

Even burned-out houses are selling fast in Greater Boston as contractors and developers chase scarce lots and big upside.

A Saugus resident was arrested and charged with unlawfully voting in federal elections, prosecutors say, after allegedly registering as a U.S. citizen despite holding a green card.