A runaway emu named Walter wandered into a Barnstable neighborhood Wednesday before a Yarmouth officer and local police corralled him and returned him to a Marstons Mills farm.

Families of Reflections students say Williams Elementary's playground keeps their children on the sidelines; city officials estimate a full upgrade could cost roughly $1.2M.

A new Greater Boston Food Bank report finds 40 percent of Massachusetts households lacked reliable food access in 2025, straining pantries statewide.

A Marshfield man won a $2 million Massachusetts Lottery top prize and took a $1.3M lump sum. The ticket was sold at Home Spirits in Hanover, which will receive a $20,000 bonus.

A Lowell trust claimed the final $4M top prize from the $4,000,000 Gold 50X scratch ticket sold at 1899 Smoke Shop in Tewksbury. The store will receive a $40,000 bonus.

BPS has issued a 36-page "Protecting All Students" guide that tells staff how to handle federal immigration agents and where families can get legal and emotional support.

Medford Public Schools will be closed this Friday after leaders said staffing levels were too low to operate classrooms safely. The district has rescheduled make-up days into late June.

A Dorchester resident won the $2 million top prize on a $10 Cashword scratch ticket and took a $1.3M lump sum, the state lottery says.

Saugus residents report sudden four-figure water bills as the town rolls out new smart meters. Select-board members have asked for a review while the water department points residents to inspection contacts.

Tewksbury Hospital workers warn removing pepper spray and restraints would leave staff exposed and could prompt more violent incidents.

Catalano Dunkin's Main Street shop reopened Friday with police, neighbors and a live 104.5 XLO remote.

Boston is hosting the commissioning of the Navy’s newest Virginia‑class attack submarine this weekend at Conley Marine Terminal. Webcast and invitation details are available.

A SmartAsset analysis finds a single Boston adult needs about $139,776 to "live comfortably," while families need far more as starter homes top $500K. The gap with median pay is widening.