Sodexo is laying off 173 dining workers at Bentley as Chartwells takes over campus dining in August. The university and the incoming vendor say rehiring is planned for affected workers.

A black bear was sedated and relocated after wandering into Bourne Scenic Park near Buzzards Bay; state and town officers monitored the animal before moving it to safer habitat.

A Mayo Clinic‑led effort trained AI on thousands of patch‑test photos to read rash images; early trials show good specificity but more validation is needed.

A three-alarm blaze consumed a three-story building on Haverhill Street in Lawrence on July 12, sending thick smoke across the city and drawing mutual‑aid crews.

A Heat Advisory covers much of southern New England Tuesday–Wednesday. Expect mid‑90s highs, heat index values over 100°F, and warm nights with little relief.

A Saturday-night rollover on I-495 northbound in Methuen left one person dead. State police say the crash is under investigation.

Joshua Ramos‑Rios, 38, was arraigned after police say he fired into a downtown Lowell courtyard; prosecutors say he faces armed-assault and multiple weapons charges and is being held without bail.

Pulmonologists warn that shame, coverage gaps and low screening rates are pushing people away from lung‑cancer care — a problem that raises suicide risk and delays lifesaving treatment.

A motorcyclist died and another was injured after a crash on Route 6 eastbound in Sandwich. State Police are investigating the collision.

South Boston’s Mary Ellen McCormack will be rebuilt as a climate‑resilient, mixed‑income neighborhood with all‑electric homes, raised grades, rain gardens and new public spaces.

A Boston tourist was accused of attacking his father and two gardaí and damaging homes in Cavan and Clare. A judge reduced and then suspended prison terms amid claims about his mental health.

The Red Sox used the 20th overall pick to take UNC shortstop Jake Schaffner, a contact-first college bat with speed and standout defense. Scouts like his plate discipline even as questions linger about arm strength and power.

A video from the June 28 Westport Pride Fest shows drag performers twerking near signage bearing Sen. Michael Rodrigues' name, prompting debate over his sponsorship. The clip was posted to the festival's Facebook page and has drawn local attention.