A man with a history of legal issues faces charges after assaulting a Dollar Tree employee during a shoplifting incident and fleeing the scene. He was held on bail with a pre-trial hearing set.

Firefighters quickly extinguished a third-floor blaze in a Dorchester high-rise, with no injuries reported, but two residents were displaced. The cause is under investigation.

An explosion at Mark Richey Woodworking in Newburyport prompted the evacuation of 100 employees; no injuries were reported. Firefighters contained the blaze to the furnace area.

A woman was stung by a scorpion at Logan Airport; the origin of the scorpion is unclear. She was hospitalized, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Joy Campbell has introduced regulations to combat deceptive "junk fees," promoting pricing transparency for consumer protection, effective September 2, 2025.

A driver was injured after their car hit a house on Old Stage Road in Centerville, prompting emergency response and an investigation into the crash's cause.

Two individuals were arrested in Roxbury on charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession after a Boston Police Department operation.

A man was arrested in Leicester after police found illegal firearms and drugs at his residence during a raid involving K-9 and Drone teams. Sean Dufault faces multiple charges and was arraigned with a $5,000 bail.

Worcester Police found missing 1.5-year-old Liyana Collins safely, but her mother Amanda's whereabouts remain unknown. Details are scarce on the child's condition and discovery location.

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn pushes for stricter regulation of rideshare services following a sexual assault allegation against an Uber driver, proposing measures like driver fingerprinting.

A fatal crash on Route 62 in Wilmington led to the death of Erica Mastropietro and injuries to another driver; authorities are investigating the collision.

Boston's weather varied from spring-like warmth to winter chill over the weekend, with Saturday in the mid-50s before dropping to the 20s and 30s on Sunday, according to NBC Boston and NWS forecasts.

Boston has launched Everyone250 to inclusively celebrate America's 250th anniversary, promoting equity and anti-racism through cultural activities and storytelling.