A large skeleton head nicknamed "Kevin" was taken from Medway Parks & Recreation; detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips.

Mayor Cathleen DeSimone unveiled a plan to convert Capron Park Zoo into a nature reserve and wildlife‑rehabilitation center, prompting debate at recent city meetings. Officials say more planning and approvals are required.

A Fall River judge gave William Machado 35–40 years after a jury found him guilty of drugging and sexually assaulting a child in 2022.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine’s Senate primary, injecting national muscle into a contentious race before the June 9 vote.

A three-alarm blaze on Linden Street in Lynn displaced six adults and a child Wednesday; firefighters contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

Councilors revived a home‑rule petition to let legal noncitizen residents vote in city elections and referred the measure to committee amid federal enforcement pressure. Supporters say it’s about representation; opponents warn of legal risks.

The City Council approved a $2.1M free‑cash transfer to cover police and fire pay and urged the mayor to freeze new overtime requests amid FY26 budget pressures.

Marcus Partners closed its largest fund at $875M, overshooting targets and preparing to deploy capital across the East Coast into industrial and multifamily deals.

A man was rescued from a Summer Street house fire in Lynnfield after firefighters worked through heavy clutter; investigators remain on the scene.

A 16-year-old from Needham faces murder and gun charges after the Oct. 13, 2025 fatal shooting of Marie Molea-Anthony in Roxbury.

A body was recovered from Fall River's Quequechan River Wednesday; the state medical examiner is examining the decedent while state police and local detectives investigate.

A late-night Dorchester blaze gutted the top floor and roof of a multi-family home, displacing 22 people. The American Red Cross is assisting while Boston Fire investigates.

Northpoint Bible College appealed after its accreditor initiated an adverse‑action notice; an appeal hearing is set by May 15, 2026, and students face possible federal‑aid impacts.