Boston faces a windy start to summer with gusts over 40 mph, sunny skies, and a high of 84°F. The weekend promises less wind and a chance of thunderstorms with a heatwave expected early next week.

Human remains found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home were identified as those of 31-year-old Eric Wein from Massachusetts, with no foul play suspected.

Authorities report a murder-suicide involving a young couple in Brockton, with the victims found by their landlord and a history of domestic violence noted.

Massachusetts beaches close due to high bacteria amidst a heatwave, with health risks prompting officials to urge residents to check an online dashboard for updates on water quality.

A Lowell man died after his scooter collided with a vehicle in Dracut, with first responders arriving around 3:44 p.m. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Michael Lacrosse. Authorities are investigating the incident.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration in Massachusetts is investing $20.6 million to train 18,169 workers and add over 1,200 jobs through the Workforce Training Fund Program.

Emergency services responded to a fatal plane crash near Beverly Regional Airport, with one occupant dead and another seriously injured. An investigation is ongoing.

James P. Spader of Kingston, R.I., has been taken into custody after allegedly robbing a Somerset gas station. Spader fled the scene with a cash drawer and was later found at a North Attleboro motel, where police also recovered a firearm. He has been arraigned and is being held on $1,000 bail.

Framingham Police arrested Daniel Feeney for domestic assault, illegal firearm possession, and drug possession after a disturbance call led to an investigation.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey nominated Andrew Don and Nibal Raheb as Associate Justices to the Juvenile Court, pending confirmation by the Governor’s Council.

Marquis Brown has been charged with the 2008 murder of college student William Smith in Worcester. Steven Black is indicted for perjury related to the case.

The MassDOT Board approved an $18.5 billion five-year Capital Investment Plan for Massachusetts' transportation, including MBTA upgrades and infrastructure projects.

Karen Read, initially facing a possible life sentence for the death of Officer John O’Keefe, was acquitted of murder but found guilty of OUI, leading to a sentence of probation and alcohol education. She faces a civil suit related to the incident.