A late-night ceiling fire at Thoreau Elementary triggered sprinklers and left smoke throughout the building; the school is closed while crews and investigators assess damage.

Canton and Randolph police are investigating after a parent allegedly assaulted a C10 bus driver during morning pickup near the Avalon apartments. The driver was treated and no students were hurt; counselors met with pupils and administrators will ride the route this week.

Cambridge fire crews joined Waltham Fire Tuesday night after reports that a vehicle entered the water near 1100 Winter Street. Divers and a marine unit aided the search.

Cloudy and cool today. Rain and embedded thunderstorms overnight into Thursday — expect a soggy Thursday morning commute.

Surveillance released by Milford police shows a silver Audi crash across Fortune Boulevard; officers arrested a Holliston man who later struck an officer while in custody. Charges include OUI and assault on an officer.

Sunny Tuesday with a high near 54°F. Showers grow Wednesday night and a soaking rain is expected Thursday morning; small‑craft advisory affects outer waters.

Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled a five‑year climate roadmap that aims to cut Boston’s emissions 50% by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050, pairing building and transit steps with resilience projects.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official sub‑two‑hour marathon, finishing in 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon.

Clear and cool Monday with highs near 57°F. Soaking rain likely Wednesday night into Thursday, with small craft advisories for eastern waters.

Video shows a spectator stomping on an Israeli flag near mile five of the Boston Marathon; organizers and the ADL called the display unacceptable.

Preliminary state data show Massachusetts' unemployment rose to 4.8% in February as payrolls fell by roughly 7,200, halting recent gains and sharpening budget worries.

After a 10–17 start the Red Sox fired manager Alex Cora and multiple coaches, naming Triple‑A manager Chad Tracy interim as the club reshuffles its major‑league staff.

Family-owned Mon Kou on Route 1 will shut its doors May 31, 2026, as the owners retire. The tiki-style spot will switch to bar and takeout service May 9 as it winds down.