The John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse at 5 Post Office Square was named among 26 federal properties under consideration for disposal, raising questions about tenants and redevelopment.

A Marshfield man was arrested after officers say they found him allegedly intoxicated near Duxbury Beach with his 4‑year‑old asleep in the back; he faces third‑offense OUI and child endangerment charges.

About 60,000 gallons of wastewater flowed into waterways that feed the Merrimack River; Plum Island Beach is closed while officials test the water.

Two children were seriously injured Thursday when a motorized scooter collided with a bus at Portland Street and 5th Avenue in Haverhill.

Three people were arrested Thursday night after a caller reported a break‑in across from 7 Water Street in Boston's Financial District. Police say the suspects fled toward Court Square before officers took them into custody.

Framingham will shut off access to Flock’s license‑plate camera system on June 30 after months of residents’ protests and a city review of contract language. Officials say removal and new oversight are next.

A regional franchise closed Hooters’ last three restaurants in Massachusetts, leaving the state without a single Hooters and prompting online reaction. Customers found identical closure notices on the doors.

An interactive state database maps new home counts by city; state data lists about 34,500 new homes in 2025 and will be updated twice a year toward the 222,000 goal.

Worcester police say a child fell from a window on Southold Road Thursday around 5:15 p.m.; aerial footage showed multiple cruisers and investigators remained on scene.

A Kendall Square cafe folds global spices, herbs and Sephardic‑inspired condiments into house‑made, rotating ice cream flavors alongside all‑day coffee and mezzes.

A Delta flight to Nice turned back to Boston after crew reported smoke in the cockpit; emergency crews inspected the aircraft and passengers were deplaned.

The Steamship Authority cut the ribbon on a rebuilt Woods Hole terminal on June 25, finishing a major phase of a long reconstruction and reshaping parking and traffic for summer travelers.

Cloudy and humid in Boston with showers likely before noon and a chance of isolated storms tonight. Highs near 75°F and warmer, drier weather builds next week.