A three‑alarm fire sent thick black smoke over Elm Street in Franklin Wednesday night as crews from multiple towns worked the scene. Witness video showed flames from the roof.

Kasa has opened Kasa Boston at Fenway in partnership with Samuels & Associates, operating 47 apartment-style units inside the Pierce Boston tower. The launch marks Kasa’s first property in the city.

A morning blaze at a multi-family home in Quincy displaced seven people; no injuries were reported and crews are investigating. Neighbors rushed in to help.

Six Massachusetts beaches were closed Tuesday over bacteria, algae and sewage‑overflow concerns. Officials urge checking the state's beach dashboard before swimming.

Sunny and comfortable Wednesday with highs near 74°F. Warm inland Thursday–Friday; showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday.

A Dorchester man was arrested after a foot chase; officers recovered a loaded Ruger .380 from the Morrissey shoreline. Police say the chase began after a report at a Morrissey gas station.

Brigham nurses will vote June 16 on authorizing a one‑day strike amid stalled contract talks over pay, benefits and staffing. The hospital disputes the union’s framing.

Thomas Partey made Ghana’s final World Cup roster while facing multiple charges in London. Whether he actually travels will depend on bail terms and visa rules.

Correction Officer John Edwards, a 28‑year MDOC veteran assigned to North Central Correctional Institution in Gardner, died on duty after a medical emergency.

A trooper was injured early Sunday when a wrong‑way driver struck his cruiser on Route 1 in Peabody; the driver faces OUI and negligent-operation charges.

Massachusetts troopers say AI‑generated images and encrypted apps have flooded cybercrime units with child sexual abuse material, creating a backlog investigators can’t clear. Global watchdogs warn the trend keeps accelerating.

A mother‑daughter team opened Julienne's Afternoon Tea Experience on Coolidge Street, offering themed rooms, prix‑fixe three‑tier teas and seasonal pastries. Early reaction has been positive and the shop was recently showcased by local TV.

Somerville paired police with a COHR clinician for limited, real‑time co‑response shifts to handle mental‑health, substance‑use and welfare checks while officials collect data.