Warm temperatures are expected in Boston with a brief period of dry conditions before rain and scattered storms hit the area, potentially affecting Thursday morning commutes and providing relief for allergy sufferers.

MassDOT has launched "Grant Central," an online portal to streamline the funding process for Massachusetts communities, combining six municipal grant programs for easier access to road and infrastructure project funds.

A school crossing guard in Taunton was fired after being involved in a physical altercation, with no details on the incident provided by the district or police.

Research led by François Lapointe suggests atmospheric blocking significantly influences the Arctic's extreme warming and precipitation, particularly in Svalbard.

The Massachusetts House presents a $6.2 billion housing bond bill, excluding the real estate transfer tax from Governor Healey's proposal, and aims to boost housing production and refurbish public housing.

A Dorchester man, Rahelin Reynoso, received a six-year prison sentence for producing counterfeit pills containing fentanyl and distributing them via mail.

The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating a police shooting in Nashua that left one man dead outside a Lowe's store on Sunday night.

A 4-year-old child nearly drowned at Grews Pond in Falmouth, MA, but was rescued by bystanders and flown to a trauma center for care. The incident raised concerns about the lack of lifeguards.

An 84-year-old glider pilot, Henry Swayze, was rescued after crashing into a tree in New Hampshire, being trapped 20 feet high for three hours before being safely lowered to the ground.

Boston Police seek help identifying a juvenile male suspect involved in a Roxbury robbery on May 27, providing a detailed description and urging public assistance.

Carleton Jones is appointed as executive director of Boston's Public Facilities Department, with Rohn MacNulty supporting as deputy director. They replace Kerrie Griffin and aim to manage over 120 capital projects.

Boston Police seek a suspect after a Roxbury shooting and urge witnesses to contribute information, releasing an image of a male suspect who fled on a yellow ATV.

Cyndi Lauper announces a farewell tour with 23 North American stops, including Boston on October 26. Tickets go on sale June 7, with pre-sales starting June 4. A greatest hits album and documentary also accompany her tour.