Fitchburg resident Paul Corcoran won $2 million by purchasing an extra Powerball ticket by mistake, matching all but one number from two different stores.

New Hampshire approves "social districts" allowing public drinking in designated areas, effective September 5, aimed at boosting socializing and local economies.

Brother's Deli & Restaurant in Wakefield, Boston, has closed after decades of service, with owners retiring and failing to sustain after selling the business in 2023.

Sting in Holyoke leads to arrest of four, seizure of narcotics including heroin laced with fentanyl, and drugs like cocaine. Agencies involved included local police and federal teams.

Boston Police seek public's help to identify a larceny suspect from a July 11 incident at a Sephora store on North Street.

BPD officers and Academy recruits played kickball with students in Dorchester, fostering community relations and emphasizing the significance of engaging with locals beyond their enforcement roles.

Springfield Police seek public help to find missing teen Alexander Ala last seen on Dover Street, asking anyone with information to call 413-787-6300.

Boston Police assisted local seniors in South Boston with their shopping, strengthening community ties and ensuring their safety during the excursion.

A New Hampshire federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, allowing a class-action lawsuit to extend protections to affected children.

Authorities and the FBI offer a $40,000 reward for information on the shooting death of UMass Amherst student Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C.

Somerville Police issued an alert for missing teenager Andrew Singleton, last seen at Trum Field. He's considered voluntarily missing; tips should go to Detective Montina-Garcia.

Boston received a $200,000 donation from the Cummings Foundation to fight substance abuse, expanding its partnership with the Gavin Foundation to enhance recovery efforts.

Boston faces significant weather issues with heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, causing flash flood warnings and flooding on Interstate 93. Conditions will temporarily improve over the weekend.