A Methuen traffic stop turned up an un-serialized Glock-style 'ghost' gun and marijuana; a Lawrence man faces multiple gun and motor-vehicle charges, police say.

A Springfield trust claimed a $4M Lottery prize after a Honey Farms ticket sale in Northborough. The trust took a $2.6M lump sum and the store gets a $10K bonus.

A man was found shot on Bromfield Street near Boston Common Wednesday; police say his injuries are non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A WriteAPrisoner listing for Brian Walshe frames him as a widower seeking pen pals, prompting prosecutors and Cohasset officials to warn the public.

Chickadee, the Seaport’s popular Mediterranean restaurant, will close after service this Saturday. Owners thanked regulars in an Instagram post.

The Healey administration unveiled Build for Mass, a $75M revolving loan fund to help Massachusetts towns finance clean energy, resilience and infrastructure projects.

Hazy skies settle over Boston with a Heat Advisory through Wednesday evening and a high risk for rip currents at south-facing beaches.

A Media Research Center analysis says Apple News and Google News failed to promote more than 100 negative stories about Graham Platner between November 2025 and May 30, 2026. Platforms deny the claim and say feeds are personalized.

EMD Serono has given roughly 70 remote R&D staff tied to its Billerica lab three choices — relocate, commute three days a week, or accept severance; separations could start in early September.

Clark University won a $27M Department of Labor award to scale TechImpact, targeting 3,800 IT apprentices and employer incentive payments.

Boston’s Summer Eats provides free breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under at neighborhood sites across the city; eligible families can also get $120 in SUN Bucks.

Haverhill posted a list of cooling locations for July 14–16, offering daytime relief and an overnight shelter option for seniors, families and people in need.

Workbar will open a 10,000‑sq‑ft coworking hub inside Somerville's USQ redevelopment, returning to Union Square as the neighborhood fills in with labs and offices.