Surging diesel — now above $5/gal in New England — is squeezing Gloucester’s fishing fleet, forcing skippers to cut trips and chase efficiency. Local programs are racing to help.

The Red Sox matched their 1946 franchise mark Wednesday, winning 15 straight with a 6-3 victory at Fenway. Timely hitting and steady pitching pushed Boston into the record books.

The Revolution are closing in on a move for Leeds winger Jack Harrison. The 29-year-old would arrive as a Designated Player with Premier League experience.

Police say a 37-year-old was stopped near Mass. and Cass after officers seized about 19 grams of suspected fentanyl, meth and pills.

Two people were shot early Wednesday inside Victory Bar & Cigar on Shrewsbury Street in Worcester. Both underwent surgery and are in stable condition while police investigate.

Morning fog will clear to partly sunny with a high near 85°F; isolated afternoon storms may bring brief heavy rain and gusts.

Longtime Mattapan homeowners say months of blasting, gas‑safety concerns and parking fears have accompanied construction of a 41‑unit affordable complex at Blue Hill Avenue. Residents want better monitoring and more say.

A Broad‑led nonprofit with Boston Children’s and Jackson Laboratory aims to make personalized gene‑editing treatments repeatable and more affordable for rare disease patients.

Leonel Ledesma, 39, pleaded not guilty after being charged with assaulting a juvenile at a Mattapan home. Court records identify him as the dominant aggressor.

A police drone and beach cameras helped Revere crews locate two swimmers in distress off Revere Beach during the sand-sculpting festival, allowing rescuers to bring them safely to shore.

Caleb Durbin’s two‑out, eighth‑inning homer lifted Boston to a 6-5 win over Baltimore, extending the Red Sox’ streak to 14 games.

Scattered storms return tonight into early Wednesday with pockets of heavy rain. High Surf and Small Craft Advisories will affect south-facing beaches.

Boston Children’s sold its Peabody outpatient campus for roughly $62 million and will remain a tenant under a lease‑buyback. The move mirrors a wider trend of health systems monetizing property.