Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey initiated the first Military Appreciation Day to honor military community members with a ceremony, speeches, and performances at the State House.

A suspect, Joseph Walker, was arrested in Shrewsbury after a midday break-in, a manhunt, and being caught near Lake Quinsigamond. Charges include larceny and attempted B&E.

MIT and Singapore-MIT Alliance researchers have developed a technology that extends produce shelf life by using biodegradable microneedles to inject melatonin into plants, which may help reduce global food waste.

Protesters disrupted Worcester's State of the City address over ICE operations, reflecting the community's unrest despite city manager Eric Batista's discussions on public safety and infrastructure plans.

ICE arrested 44-year-old Dominican national Julio Soto-Heredia in Boston, who faces charges including fentanyl trafficking and arms offenses in Massachusetts and the Dominican Republic.

A Massachusetts preschool teacher, Lilly Garofola, pleaded not guilty to multiple assault charges involving young children at Little Steps Learning Center, with evidence from surveillance footage and parent reports.

Massachusetts DOC settled a class-action lawsuit with reforms and over $6 million after a 2020 incident at SBCC, improving accountability and use-of-force policies.

A former IRS employee pleaded guilty to tax and Social Security fraud, inflating refunds, and stealing benefits, facing potential prison time and fines.

Mayor Michelle Wu celebrated the opening of Pok Oi Residences, a new affordable housing development in Boston's Chinatown, created in partnership with multiple agencies and designed to preserve the neighborhood's accessibility and character.

Boston Police officers from District E-5 visited St. Theresa of Avila School to educate first-grade students on summer safety and showcased a BPD cruiser.

An 18-year-old was arrested in Boston for allegedly striking a police officer with his moped during a traffic stop.

Boston Police Department held their 'Bikes Not Fights' event, providing free helmets to children and engaging the community to promote safety and camaraderie.

Boston faces an unexpected nor'easter bringing heavy rain, high winds, and potential coastal flooding, with conditions improving by Memorial Day weekend.