Sunny and breezy today with highs near 61°F. Rain likely Saturday night into Sunday, heavier on Cape Cod.

Federal marshals and Lowell police are searching for Paul Lowe, wanted for escape and believed to be in the Merrimack Valley. Authorities warn not to approach; tips: 1-877-WANTED2.

A crash on Washington Street in Wellesley’s Lower Falls closed a stretch of road Thursday afternoon and prompted an ongoing police investigation.

Julian Edelman says he was cut out of the sale of Boston ad agency Superdigital and is asking a court to recognize he held a partnership stake.

Small businesses across Massachusetts warn that rising prices, pandemic assessments and new mandates are squeezing margins and forcing hard choices.

An Amazon-leased fulfillment center at 800 Salem St in Wilmington sold for roughly $100M, underscoring strong investor demand for modern logistics space north of Boston.

A $3 million override to shore up Bellingham public schools will be on the June 2 ballot as officials point to rising insurance and special-education costs. Meetings have sharpened the debate over transparency and cuts.

Commune All Day Cafe plans to open in Billerica in early June with specialty coffee, cloud drinks and an all‑day menu from toasts to gelato.

A roofing contractor fell from a Southborough home on Wednesday and later died. Police and state investigators are probing the incident.

Olivia Rodrigo will play two nights in Hartford and two at TD Garden this fall. General tickets go on sale May 7, with limited $20 Silver Star seats to follow.

Eleven people were arrested outside the Burlington ICE field office; Police Chief Thomas Browne says protests have pulled officers from other duties.

Biogen beat Q1 estimates as Leqembi sales surged 74% to $168M, but the company trimmed full‑year EPS after booking deal‑related charges tied to the Apellis purchase.

A new industry report shows memory care in Massachusetts has a median monthly price of $9,840, with assisted living and in‑home care also carrying steep costs.