Fields Corner fixture home.stead Bakery & Cafe will close after 10 years; its final day is June 20. The owners thanked neighbors in a social post but gave no reason.

Dedham Police announced the passing of Sergeant James Quigley after a long battle with cancer. He served since 2015 and was known for his work supporting victims.

The Longwood campus was searched after a reported bomb threat Thursday; police completed a sweep and gave an all‑clear, hospital officials said.

Muggy start Friday in Boston with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Inland heat advisories and an air-quality alert are in effect.

Federal marshals say 35 vulnerable Massachusetts children were recovered since April in a multiagency sweep ahead of the World Cup. The recoveries have prompted trafficking and kidnapping investigations and will continue during the tournament.

A 21-month-old girl was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Springfield on Wednesday evening. Police say the child was rushed to Baystate Medical Center and later died.

A Lufthansa flight from San Francisco made an unscheduled stop at Logan after a passenger allegedly attacked another traveler; authorities say the matter is under investigation.

A Brighton resident claimed a $4 million "Cash King Doubler" scratch-ticket prize and took the $2.6M cash option; he says he'll donate part of the winnings. The ticket was sold at a Watertown convenience store.

Alibi Bar & Lounge's patio will host "Sentenced to Sip," an espresso martini garden opening this weekend. Reservations are encouraged and slots appear on Resy.

Framingham’s School Committee approved an education plan to accompany a bid for a Hemenway replacement or a new south‑side elementary. The MSBA feasibility process, site options and a rough cost range are now moving forward.

Mayor Michelle Wu and partners cut the ribbon on the final phase of the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony, marking completion of a long redevelopment that delivers 887 affordable units and new community space in South Boston.

A Massachusetts man admitted to federal bank-robbery charges tied to a series of "note" robberies that struck Cranston, East Providence and Franklin in spring 2019. Sentencing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

Federal regulators say Nitto Denko Avecia will pay $858,889 to resolve hazardous‑waste violations at two Milford campuses and must overhaul tank, labeling and contingency practices.