20-year-old Mass. hiker dies after medical event in Monadnock State Park
Joshua Luth, of Lancaster, died despite the efforts of first responders and good Samaritans.
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Local obituary: Jeffrey Holland, 44, Boston fifth-grade teacher from Canton
"Jeffrey devoted his professional life to education, and he made a lasting difference in the lives of many children."
Harvard Book Store to open Boston location near Faneuil Hall
Harvard Book Store will open its first Boston location downtown, expanding beyond Harvard Square with an adjoining Lakon Paris Patisserie.
Local obituary: Joseph Cabral, 45, Medford native and father of three
"Joe dedicated his professional life to serving his country and protecting others."
Pioneering sports radio host Eddie Andelman dies
The longtime host of "The Sports Huddle," Andelman was known for his quick wit and the millions he helped raise for cystic fibrosis research.
Boy, 14, arrested for armed robbery of kids’ lemonade stand in Southie
Boston police are still searching for a second suspect in connection with the incident.
Massport officially breaks world record for largest soccer ball
Boston is officially home to the Worlds Largest Soccer Ball as of Friday, after Massport created a nearly 50-foot ball.
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why.
New Bedford man sentenced for molesting 2 young girls ‘several thousand times’
Richard Cruz, 51, was convicted and sentenced on Thursday for sexually assaulting two young girls "several thousand times," the DA said.
R.I. man sentenced to life without parole after conviction in 2021 North Attleborough murder
Adam Walker was convicted of murdering Peter Schifone on May 26, 2021 at an apartment on High Street in North Attleborough.
Everything you need to know about Sail Boston 2026
Dozens of tall ships will glide into Boston Harbor in July for Sail Boston 2026, one of the largest gatherings of tall ships in decades.
Brockton hires investigator following student’s complaint against mayor
The complaint against the mayor made national headlines after the student’s mother interrupted his remarks during Brockton's graduation.
So long, ‘ZooMass’: Black bear gets the boot from UMass Amherst campus
State wildlife officials relocated a female black bear who wandered onto the UMass Amherst campus Wednesday.
One perk of being Boston’s mayor? Selfies with France’s Kylian Mbappé.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu recently welcomed France's World Cup team to Boston, aka the "City of Champions."
Former Saks stylist indicted after luxury retailer accused him of theft
Once hailed as a “stylist to Boston’s most fabulous socialites," former Saks stylist Suhail Kwatra has been indicted on a charge of larceny.
Springfield 8th grader dies while swimming on field trip in Conn.
Police say no foul play is suspected as investigators work to determine what happened.
The World Cup should be for everyone
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, but high costs and late-night kickoffs raises the question about who the event is really for.
Cambridge approves alcohol-to-go, public drinking zones, and extended bar hours
City officials approved a seasonal program allowing alcohol-to-go in seven designated public drinking districts through July 31.
Cape Cod judge pleads not guilty to domestic assault charges
The Orleans District Court judge was arraigned Thursday in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident.
Authorities recover 35 missing Mass. children in World Cup-related ‘Operation Yellow Card’
Large, international events like the World Cup bring a heightened risk of human trafficking, officials said.
Children’s lemonade stand robbed in Southie, police say; one suspect allegedly showed gun
Boston police are investigating an alleged armed robbery of a children's lemonade stand in South Boston this week.
UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn’t willing to spend enough on the military
U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey unexpectedly quit on Thursday, saying the government is unwilling to spend enough on the military.
Somerville to weigh proposed ordinance that could divest city from Israel
The proposal could divest Somerville from companies that support entities engaged in apartheid, genocide, or unlawful occupation.
What World Cup kickoff looked like at Chelsea’s Fiesta Fútbol watch party
Fiesta Futbol is a free, 39-day watch party series that will broadcast more than 60 matches throughout June and July in Spanish.