Methuen School District introduces a ban on cellphones during class to combat distractions and cyberbullying, with rules extending to school events. Discipline for misuse is outlined, and implementation will be evaluated for efficacy.

Channing Tatum enjoyed a private three-day tour of Salem, exploring the history of the witch trials with his daughter, facilitated by Witch City Walking Tours.

An audit reveals unlawful practices at MCCA, including a $1.2M non-disclosure agreement and disregard for state procurement laws. The state auditor describes the findings as "deeply troubling."

A gas explosion at a Lynn construction site sent one worker to the hospital with minor burns; no other injuries or structural damage occurred. An investigation is underway.

Former NFL player Gosder Cherilus was arrested for urinating on a passenger and causing a Delta flight from Boston to Dublin to return. He faces charges of disorderly conduct.

A car crashed into a house in Boston's Roxbury, causing no injuries but leaving the vehicle hanging against the residence. The incident is under investigation.

A naked man named Sebastiano Lubecki was arrested for entering a senior housing complex in New Hampshire, falsely claiming he was "Jesus Christ," and now faces several charges.

Police arrested three juveniles after a smash-and-grab at a Hudson smoke shop, where a vehicle was used to enter the building. The suspects were caught with the help of nearby law enforcement.

Boston police arrested Yanni Julien for firearm possession during a traffic stop in Roxbury after finding a gun in his fanny bag. He faces multiple charges and will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The MBTA Transit Police are seeking a suspect in connection to a juvenile's assault at Sullivan Square Station on July 24. They request tips on identifying the individual seen in surveillance footage.

Police in Quincy are searching for a missing 42-year-old woman, Xuanxuan Gong, last seen near Central Middle School, who may need medical care due to her mental health history. She was wearing blue denim and a black hat.

After attempting to break into an MIT bike cage, Michael Stockwell fled from police by swimming across the Charles River but was arrested and later faced multiple charges.

A Lynn man was sentenced to over a year in federal prison for his role in a North Shore drug trafficking operation, after pleading guilty to drug conspiracy charges.