UMass Boston students staged a sit-in at the provost’s office after the university moved to end a senior lecturer’s continuing appointment. The action has drawn petitions, union backing and claims of retaliation.

The Boston Fleet make their TD Garden debut Saturday in a sold‑out clash with Montréal as the PWHL rides post‑Olympics momentum. Stars, shutouts and a big crowd await.

A construction crane toppled onto the deck of a Cotuit home on April 9; no injuries were reported and Main Street was closed for hours while crews removed the equipment.

Trinity Rep has named Meredith McDonough its new artistic director; she'll arrive in August with a national reputation for new‑play development as the theater readies a $35M renovation.

A late-evening Southbridge blaze drew mutual-aid crews and left several households temporarily displaced. Town officials and relief groups were on scene.

The SJC received a sealed special-master report after anonymous letters alleged an affair between a New Bedford judge and a Bristol County ADA. The finding and a status hearing Thursday could touch thousands of cases.

Sunny and mild today with gusty southwest winds. Brief showers tonight; dry weekend and warmer early next week.

Bulfinch unveiled a plan to remake the former Muzi Ford parcel at 557 Highland Ave. into a 10‑acre mixed‑use project with up to 480 homes, medical offices and expanded parking, pending town votes.

A Beacon Hill proposal would reclassify migrating barrier beaches as Commonwealth land, widening public access while raising the prospect of costly legal fights.

Himmel Hospitality is bringing a Parisian bistro and a Grill 23 spin-off to Fan Pier, both slated to open in spring 2027.

Police and school staff responded after a student brought a pocketknife to Bourne High School. The knife was surrendered and no one was hurt; police are investigating.

A federal recall covers about 356,140 VitaQuest-made iron supplements because caps aren't child-resistant; VitaQuest is offering free childproof caps and a full lot chart is available.

The Omni Parker House completed a $65M restoration of rooms, lobby and event space in 2025, reopening refreshed ahead of Boston's 2026 World Cup and America 250 traffic.