Cool, showery Thursday with scattered afternoon showers. A Gale Watch threatens coastal waters Saturday with gusty winds and rough seas.

La Tavernetta by MIDA opens at Clippership Wharf with spritzes, a raw bar and shareable coastal‑Italian plates. The waterfront setting and modest small‑plate prices make it a summer destination in East Boston.

Mayor Michelle Wu backed a bill that would let Massachusetts cities opt in to later 'last call' hours and temporary public-drinking districts for the World Cup summer. The measure is time-limited and faces a tight timeline before mid‑June matches.

Boston police arrested a 16‑year‑old in Roxbury after a multi‑agency chase and recovered a loaded Glock, the department said.

Oxford Properties has begun a roughly $21M fit‑out at 225 Franklin to ready space as DraftKings returns to Boston's Financial District.

A man who entered Fields Corner station was rescued after hours trapped between an elevator shaft and the exterior wall. Transit Police say trespass charges are expected.

Vermont capped ticket resale markups at 110% after advocacy from Noah Kahan and venue groups. The law bans speculative listings and gives the attorney general enforcement powers.

Nine, which replaced No. 9 Park on Beacon Hill, has tightened its menu and turned the bar into a showy gin destination. The chef’s nine‑course tasting is $160.

Joe Mazzulla won the 2025-26 NBA Coach of the Year after guiding the Celtics to 56 wins despite injuries and offseason turnover.

A two-alarm blaze late Monday left a North Reading house badly damaged while the family was away; no injuries were reported and state investigators are probing the cause.

A state Senate bill would require prospective Massachusetts police officers to complete 60 college credits before appointment. Supporters call it major reform; critics worry about hiring.

A stolen dump truck from Massachusetts rammed a Lewiston police cruiser and crashed into a school playground fence; three people were arrested and one officer was treated. Authorities say the truck was tracked into Lewiston by Flock cameras.

A toddler at Wayland Town Beach was bitten by a raccoon, received stitches and began rabies treatment; police are searching the area and asking residents to report sick wildlife.