Worcester police say a Pinewood Lane warrant turned up 10 illegal firearms, a Glock switch and trafficking‑level narcotics; two people were arrested and the investigation is ongoing.

A person was detained after shots were reported near the John D. O'Bryant School in Roxbury; police say no injuries were reported. Officers used BHA camera feeds to locate the suspect.

Vertex and Moderna said Monday they are discontinuing the VX‑522 Phase 1/2 inhaled mRNA trial after persistent lung inflammation concerns, ending a potential option for thousands of CF patients.

A large outage left parts of Wellesley in the dark on May 4 as crews from the municipal light plant worked around Weston Road and Route 9.

Tewksbury police de‑escalated a May 4 standoff on March Road after a man threatened others; officers used a less‑than‑lethal round and took him into custody. No injuries were reported.

The Education Department has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College over its policy to admit transgender women and access to women‑only spaces.

A lumber yard fire in Essex was extinguished within minutes after a rapid multi‑department response; no injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

Norfolk police arrested two people after executing search warrants at a Mirror Lake Avenue apartment and recovering suspected narcotics plus rifles and handguns.

A two‑story building next to a Millis Christmas tree farm was gutted by a large Monday fire; officials have not yet released a cause or damage estimate.

Sunny and warm inland but blustery — Wind Advisory noon–10 p.m. Tuesday with gusts up to 50 mph. Secure loose outdoor items.

John Deaton and Rep. Seth Moulton agreed to debate ahead of Massachusetts’ primary while Sen. Ed Markey has not said whether he will join the stage.

Salem cleared a 340‑unit apartment building for the Salem State South Campus as part of the Forest River Residences plan. Developers say the mixed‑income project could start construction this summer.

After viral allegations and court filings, Rainbows Pottery has pulled out of a planned Nantucket storefront at 1 Cambridge Street. The owner and landlord cited safety concerns and a flood of complaints.