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.

Saugus resident Anthony Carullo claimed $1M on a Mega Money scratch-off and chose a $650K lump-sum; he says he’ll invest the winnings.

The Healey administration and community colleges are rolling out apprenticeship degree programs and grants to train health-care and other in-demand workers.

About 350 students rallied at the Massachusetts State House to protest cuts organizers say would slash summer youth jobs and leave local programs with long waitlists.

During spring break BU removed Pride flags from three campus offices, sparking faculty protests and legal questions about the university’s signage rules.

Two Pennsylvania men say DraftKings and FanDuel's live microbetting features hooked them and cost them six‑figure losses. They’ve sued in Philadelphia seeking damages and an injunction.

Thirteen years after the 2013 Marathon attack, the Martin Richard Foundation and partners are building The FieldHouse+, a 75,000‑sq‑ft Dorchester hub for kids of all abilities.

NECHE has given Hampshire College until June to show it can fix falling enrollment and refinancing woes. Trustees are racing to convert pledges, close deals and avoid probation.

Caregivers and teachers at Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children in Canton cast a no-confidence vote in the state public health commissioner amid plans to relocate services.