At a March 31 State House hearing, Secretary Bill Galvin urged same-day voter registration while town clerks warned of costs, staffing needs and long lines.

A state trooper assigned to Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s detail pulled a driver from a burning electric car at the Bedford Toll Plaza. Officials say quick action by the trooper, the governor and bystanders likely saved the driver's life.

Bentley has launched an $85M renovation of the Adamian Academic Center in Waltham, converting old lecture halls into AI labs, makerspace and a student-run café. The building is scheduled to reopen for fall 2027.

Eli Lilly will buy Boston‑based Centessa for about $6.3B, adding an orexin agonist program led by cleminorexton. The deal pays $38 per ADS up front and could reach $47 with milestones.

A $280 million renewal from the Stanley Family Foundation brings its Broad Institute giving past $1 billion and backs genetics and translational work on bipolar and schizophrenia.

Saugus residents report sudden four-figure water bills as the town rolls out new smart meters. Select-board members have asked for a review while the water department points residents to inspection contacts.

A three-story building on Warren Avenue in Brockton caught fire Monday; crews worked to extinguish hotspots and officials have not released a cause.

Leominster families are making backup plans as a national contract covering many bus drivers expires today, raising the possibility of service disruptions. Districts and the contractor say they will post updates if routes are affected.

A UMass Boston mapping brief finds steep child-care shortfalls in parts of Massachusetts, especially for infants and toddlers. Researchers warn demand could outpace supply unless funds are targeted.

An early‑morning fire destroyed a Dracut home on Bridge Street; owners were away and no first‑responders were hurt.

Providence forward Duncan Powell was arrested in Cranston and charged with domestic‑violence disorderly conduct after police say he threatened an ex‑girlfriend and others. Authorities say he was taken into custody at gunpoint and no weapon was found on him.

Jayson Tatum poured in 32 points and eight assists as the Celtics beat the Hornets 114-99 and secured Boston’s fifth straight 50-win season.

A 24‑year‑old South Boston woman was arrested after a man was found stabbed inside an apartment Friday evening. She faces a manslaughter charge and will be arraigned Monday.