Severe storms caused damage and power outages across Massachusetts, with lightning sparking a fire in Stoneham and trees toppling onto homes. Cleanup is underway as the community recovers.

Boston firefighters extinguished a residence fire on Pleasant Street; authorities are investigating the cause. Red Cross assists the displaced family. The fire's damage is being assessed.

The Worcester Police seek help in locating Matthew Sharer, 18, missing and possibly in Worcester, last seen in Maryland wearing a silver hoodie and black sweatpants. Call 508-799-8606 with info.

Boston is set for a warm weekend with clear skies and high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 70s, which may lead into a heatwave with near-record highs by midweek.

Boston Police and federal agencies arrested two individuals in Jamaica Plain on Turkish extradition warrants for involuntary manslaughter and aiding the offender.

JetBlue announces daily flights between Boston and Presque Isle, Maine, starting September 5, thus improving connectivity for Northern Maine and parts of New Brunswick.

Concrete fell from an I-290 overpass in Worcester, causing traffic delays but no injuries or damage. MassDOT responded, cleared the debris, and inspected the bridge.

Harvard study questions AI's ability to improve judicial bail decisions, finding a judge often diverged from AI suggestions in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Boston commemorated the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, initiated by Pete Frates. Ex-Bruin Ray Bourque supported the event, highlighting ongoing ALS fundraising efforts.

A man died after his car crashed into a tollbooth on the Everett Turnpike in NH and caught fire; this marks the third such incident in the state within a month.

Massachusetts police investigate allegations of students being "poisoned" in a prank at Minnechaug Regional High School; a student may have ingested rubbing alcohol.

Cambridge Public Schools agreed to pay over $200,000 to former superintendent Victoria Greer upon her early contract termination without cited "good cause." The settlement follows criticisms and controversies during her tenure.

Massachusetts allocates $5M in disaster relief to 13 communities affected by severe storms, supplementing federal aid and supporting recovery and future resilience.