A wrong‑way driver died and a Massachusetts State Police trooper was rushed to a Boston hospital after a crash on Route 1 near the Saugus–Lynnfield line that closed the northbound lanes for hours.

Blackstone’s BioMed Realty locked a $765M CMBS refinance on the fully leased Center for Life Science at 3 Blackfan Circle in Longwood. The deal underscores demand for top‑tier lab assets.

A tree fell onto the Winthrop Elementary School playground Monday, injuring two children and an adult. The playground is closed while investigators work at the scene.

Vertex and Moderna said Monday they are discontinuing the VX‑522 Phase 1/2 inhaled mRNA trial after persistent lung inflammation concerns, ending a potential option for thousands of CF patients.

Tewksbury police de‑escalated a May 4 standoff on March Road after a man threatened others; officers used a less‑than‑lethal round and took him into custody. No injuries were reported.

Norfolk police arrested two people after executing search warrants at a Mirror Lake Avenue apartment and recovering suspected narcotics plus rifles and handguns.

John Deaton and Rep. Seth Moulton agreed to debate ahead of Massachusetts’ primary while Sen. Ed Markey has not said whether he will join the stage.

A 28-year-old was arrested after a couple reported he swung what looked like a crowbar outside their Beacon Street building; police recovered a hydraulic strut and other items.

A video shows a dozen rats near Moody Street and residents and businesses are pressing Waltham officials to speed up inspections and trash enforcement before outdoor dining season.

A Hyde Park man was arrested and federally charged after prosecutors say he took part in Snapchat "nude video chats" with a 12‑year‑old. Phones seized last summer allegedly held about two dozen illegal videos.

A two-alarm blaze in a Brighton parking garage scorched three vehicles Sunday evening; officials say no injuries were reported and are investigating.

Two brothers and a dog were rescued after their 30-foot sailboat ran aground off Coffins Beach; both men were treated for hypothermia and are stable. Officials praised a quick multiagency response.

Auburn detectives arrested a 51-year-old Milford man on April 1 after an undercover sting targeting online exploitation of minors. He faces multiple felony counts.