A Gulf station in Lunenburg sold a $1 million Colossal Millions scratch-off; the claim was filed by a Quincy trust that took a $650,000 lump-sum and the store gets $10,000.

A new Mosaic Lowell report finds the city’s arts and creative industries support nearly 4,000 jobs and generate about $364 million a year, providing a baseline for new investments.

Mostly sunny and mid-70s Wednesday. Boaters: Small Craft Advisory through 8 PM.

Researchers confirmed reproducing Manila clams from Cape Cod to Boston Harbor, prompting new monitoring and community-science efforts. Officials urge photos and reports rather than moving shellfish.

The Boston Fleet announced Agganis Arena as its primary home for 2026‑27, shifting from Lowell after strong turnout at BU. Season‑ticket deposits are open.

Boston police released still images of two people on a moped after a last‑Tuesday shots‑fired incident on Schuyler Street and are asking the public for tips.

Two horses were spotted near Cutler Elementary in Hamilton Monday; a police detective rounded them up and walked them home.

The Wu administration declined to use reserve funds as Boston Public Schools trims more than 560 positions in its FY27 plan. The cuts largely affect paraprofessionals and other student‑facing roles.

A Dorchester traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Teyahn Turner‑Simpson after officers say they recovered a gold Glock 22, 17 rounds and a large‑capacity magazine.

Vertex will buy Crinetics for about $10 billion, adding an FDA‑approved oral acromegaly drug and a late‑stage CAH candidate. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026.

Dense fog and steady showers this morning. Expect slow commutes, ponding in low areas, and Small Craft Advisories for many coastal waters.

Two Cottage Farm mansions in Brookline closed in early June for about $10 million and $8.7 million, ranking among the week's top luxury sales in Massachusetts.

A Chestnut Hill–based group launched a free live wildfire map with address alerts as 2026's fire season intensifies.