Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Sports in ...
A freak center‑ice backhand by Morgan Geekie bounced past Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen and helped the Bruins seize control of Game 2 in Buffalo.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Michigan company has bought the Vineyard’s only family campground. Northgate says there are no immediate changes planned, but islanders are watching closely.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Massachusetts police warned parents about the Benadryl Challenge, a social-media dare that can cause seizures, dangerous heart rhythms and even death.
Community & Society in ...
Quincy resident Peixia Du claimed a $4M Massachusetts Lottery prize and opted for a $2.6M lump-sum; she says she’ll buy a home and a car.
Food & Drinks in ...
Alec Barber is converting the former Telegraph Hill into Mother’s East Tavern, promising classic New England tavern food and a May opening in South Boston.
Parks & Nature in ...
Tufts found multiple anticoagulant rodenticides in a female bald eagle near Arlington, renewing pressure for state limits on powerful rat baits.
Yankees rookie Cam Schlittler says he's received death threats ahead of his scheduled Fenway Park start but says he’ll focus on pitching, not the noise.
Oak Bluffs voters approved up to $5 million to buy or seize the long‑vacant Island Theatre, moving to reclaim a blighted downtown landmark despite owners’ objections.
Politics & Govt in ...
Longtime Rep. Stephen Lynch is being challenged by 39-year-old Patrick Roath in a Democratic primary that pits seniority against a rising, younger cohort. Endorsements and fundraising are already shaping the matchup.
The State Ethics Commission found Townsend’s water superintendent shared project plans with a local contractor before bids were opened and fined him $10,000.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Heavy police activity on Mason Street after an officer-involved shooting; Middlesex DA detectives are leading the investigation.
Skanska cleared a major city commission hurdle for Longwood Place, a 1.7M‑sf mixed‑use plan on Simmons land that adds labs, housing and public space.
A Lawrence High School student faces assault charges after police say an Orbeez gel-bead device was used during a "senior assassin" game. Authorities warn the off-campus tradition can lead to dangerous misunderstandings.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.