Two women drowned in the Merrimack River near Plum Island, Massachusetts; both were pronounced dead after being rescued and hospitalized. An investigation by local authorities is ongoing.

Boston health officials are on alert after a measles case was confirmed, with exposure sites including several public venues on June 7-8. The BPHC and DPH are tracing contacts and urging vaccination.

A Maine man was sentenced to 14-16 years for manslaughter and sexual conduct for a fee after pleading guilty to the 2020 death of a woman in a Boston hotel.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announces new initiatives to support the LGBTQ+ community, including $125,000 in legal service grants and the launch of a 90+ member partner network.

Boston faces another rainy Saturday with showers expected to clear later. Temperatures remain cool, but warmer weather is predicted for Father's Day and a significant warm-up later in the week.

Plymouth Police informed the public about Robert Lebaron, a homeless Level 3 Sex Offender in West Plymouth, not wanted but urging community vigilance. Misuse of registry data could incur legal penalties.

Alex Cooper accuses a former Boston University soccer coach of sexual harassment, recounting the experience in her Hulu docuseries "Call Her Alex." The university responds with a commitment to a safe campus environment.

Police chase in Springfield ends with armed suspect's arrest and officer injured; suspect Ian James faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and drug offenses.

Manchester NH Police reported serious injuries from two crashes involving a silver Volvo, including two children; a suspect was charged with felony DWI.

Nahant Police and Massachusetts State Police investigate an assault where a woman was attacked with a knife on Nahant Beach.

Two workers sustained serious burns in a flash fire at a Massachusetts Dunkin' caused by Freon ignition within an air compressor. The incident is under investigation.

Cheryl Ferguson, a Haverhill School Committee member, was found not guilty of inappropriately touching a teen.

Boston approves new developments, including a cancer hospital, creating housing, jobs, and improving infrastructure, with contributions to public funds and a focus on equitable growth.