Thousands of dead squid washed ashore in Provincetown on Saturday, lining the high‑tide mark and prompting photos and questions from residents.

A Rockland convenience store sold a $1 million Massachusetts Lottery scratch-off Friday from the $4,000,000 Cash King Doubler game. The winner filed a claim at Lottery offices.

Sunny morning, then scattered afternoon showers and gusty winds. Rain likely tonight; cooler Monday before a warm midweek.

A single-vehicle crash on Gulf Road left one man dead after his pickup struck a tree and the cab caught fire.

Tramonte Queen of Dorchester was convicted Friday in a second federal child‑exploitation case. Sentencing is set for September.

A 52-year-old New Bedford man died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV at South Street East and Hill Street Friday night. State police reconstruction teams are assisting Raynham detectives.

A late‑night stabbing on Bailey Street left a man in critical condition as Boston police investigate.

A restored Topsfield barn reopened in May as Alfalfa Farm Cellars, combining a brewery, winery and event space anchored by Essex County Brewing. The twin silos and vineyards give the North Shore a Napa‑like feel.

MassDEP issued a statewide ozone alert as levels climb. People with heart or lung disease, older adults and children are advised to limit prolonged outdoor exertion through Saturday night.

A New Britain man received a multi‑decade sentence June 3 after a jury convicted him in the 2021 Somers kidnapping and killing of a Massachusetts father. Prosecutors say DNA and cellphone data tied the defendant to the scene.

Sunny Girl is opening a takeout-only English muffin bakery on Fleet Street to supply its North End café and sell fresh bags to go.

A child was pulled unresponsive from a pool at a Tewksbury apartment complex Friday; bystanders and first responders performed CPR and the case is under investigation.

The Massachusetts House passed sweeping privacy legislation that would limit tech companies from collecting and selling sensitive data like biometrics and health records.