Sunny today with a cool start and highs near 74°F. East-facing beaches face a high rip-current risk; heavy rain is possible Tuesday–Wednesday.

Brothers Nate and Nelson Rouette pulled a 5‑foot juvenile tiger shark onto a Falmouth beach, photographed it, then freed and released it as researchers note more warm‑water visitors near the Cape.

City crews stopped a 15,000‑gallon sewer leak that sent wastewater toward Lake Quinsigamond; officials have restricted swimming and fishing while daily E. coli testing runs.

Sunny Saturday in Boston with a high near 79°F. Rip-current risk returns Sunday; storms could arrive Tuesday–Wednesday.

Ludlow officials warned Thursday that cyanobacteria may be present at Haviland Pond; avoid contact with the water and keep pets away.

Sunny Friday with highs near 81°F and light winds. A mostly dry weekend turns wetter early next week with showers and thunderstorms possible.

Sunny, comfortable Thursday in Boston with highs near 80°F. South-facing beaches under a High Surf Advisory through 8 PM; avoid the water and heed lifeguards.

Morning fog will clear to partly sunny with a high near 85°F; isolated afternoon storms may bring brief heavy rain and gusts.

Ashburnham and state leaders marked the removal of Whitney Pond Dam, reopening the Whitman River and creating a new conservation area with trails and interpretive signs.

Scattered storms return tonight into early Wednesday with pockets of heavy rain. High Surf and Small Craft Advisories will affect south-facing beaches.

Sunny and seasonable today; a Gale Watch hits coastal waters Tuesday into Wednesday with rough seas and possible heavy rain.

Sunny and comfortable today with highs near 81°F. South-facing beaches face a High Risk for rip currents through tonight.

Hazy morning smoke and gusty southwest winds will give way to a 50% chance of afternoon storms. Sensitive people should limit prolonged outdoor activity.