A 21-month-old girl was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Springfield on Wednesday evening. Police say the child was rushed to Baystate Medical Center and later died.

A Lufthansa flight from San Francisco made an unscheduled stop at Logan after a passenger allegedly attacked another traveler; authorities say the matter is under investigation.

A Brighton resident claimed a $4 million "Cash King Doubler" scratch-ticket prize and took the $2.6M cash option; he says he'll donate part of the winnings. The ticket was sold at a Watertown convenience store.

Alibi Bar & Lounge's patio will host "Sentenced to Sip," an espresso martini garden opening this weekend. Reservations are encouraged and slots appear on Resy.

Framingham’s School Committee approved an education plan to accompany a bid for a Hemenway replacement or a new south‑side elementary. The MSBA feasibility process, site options and a rough cost range are now moving forward.

Mayor Michelle Wu and partners cut the ribbon on the final phase of the Anne M. Lynch Homes at Old Colony, marking completion of a long redevelopment that delivers 887 affordable units and new community space in South Boston.

A Massachusetts man admitted to federal bank-robbery charges tied to a series of "note" robberies that struck Cranston, East Providence and Franklin in spring 2019. Sentencing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

Federal regulators say Nitto Denko Avecia will pay $858,889 to resolve hazardous‑waste violations at two Milford campuses and must overhaul tank, labeling and contingency practices.

A local developer paid $1.925M for the long‑empty Lowell Superior Courthouse in a rapid auction; the sale is tied to the state’s push to turn surplus land into housing.

Quincy has started an AI‑powered stop‑arm camera program with a 30‑day warning period; police will review footage and mailed notices and penalties begin July 1, 2026.

The MBTA and Watertown are planning painted lanes, signal priority and short “queue‑jump” lanes on Arsenal Street to speed Route 70 service; public input is June 14.

A Worcester man has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Bean Counter Bakery employee Joanna Brown. The grand jury returned the indictment after an investigation into her November death.

Denis Obrezko appeared in Boston federal court after an arrest in Thailand and is charged in a case tied to Void Blizzard, a Russia‑aligned cyber‑espionage group. Prosecutors say investigators traced crypto payments to infrastructure used in the campaign.