OUTnewcomers suspended a small wellness program for LGBTQ+ migrants after threats and doxxing; the group will return city grant money while it reviews safety.

A Masconomet freshman says months of harassment and a sexual threat pushed her to change schools; teachers and students rallied in her support.

Video shows a spectator stomping on an Israeli flag near mile five of the Boston Marathon; organizers and the ADL called the display unacceptable.

A Quincy trust claimed a $10M "Premier Cash" scratch ticket sold at A-1 Market in Avon, taking a $6.5M lump-sum before taxes while the store gets a $50K bonus.

Boston College received a $125M commitment from the Patrick F. Cadigan Family Foundation to overhaul Carney Hall into Cadigan Hall, including a 50,000‑sq‑ft addition and Campus Ministry relocation.

A Worcester resident, Aramis Arias, won $1 million on the $2,000,000 Diamond Cashword scratch ticket and chose a $650,000 lump-sum payout before taxes. The ticket was sold at Edgemere Mini Mart on Grafton Street.

Quincy resident Peixia Du claimed a $4M Massachusetts Lottery prize and opted for a $2.6M lump-sum; she says she’ll buy a home and a car.

Roughly 4,000 Harvard graduate student workers could strike Tuesday over pay and protections. The walkout would disrupt teaching, grading and research across campus.

A state task force released dozens of recommendations to shore up SNAP access — from meal-delivery programs to DTA staffing and farm-donation incentives.

Lexington's Minute Men reenacted the Battle of Lexington Saturday, staging Munroe Tavern as a field hospital, cannon salutes and a 1:30 p.m. Patriots' Day parade.

Dozens of Lynnfield parents demanded tougher discipline after multiple racist incidents at the middle school; the superintendent apologized as the district moves to rewrite handbook rules.

Nearly 20,000 seedlings at a downtown Ipswich greenhouse were destroyed, wiping out weeks of work and threatening spring food distribution.

A large pig has been seen wandering Bridgewater this week, with neighbors sharing video and reports placing it on High Street. Police urge residents to report sightings.