A video captured Thursday shows a black bear roaming near a Worcester high school, renewing concerns as bears expand across central Massachusetts.

A construction crew struck a gas main at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, prompting an evacuation and a campus-wide gas shutoff; no injuries were reported.

Governor Maura Healey refused a DOJ demand to reverse an RMV rule that bars ICE from confidential license plates, setting up a possible federal‑state legal clash.

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.