Local news “Hadley was the kind of kid who brought people together without even trying,” her obituary said. “To know Hadley is to love her.” The Lunenburg and Leominster communities honored Hadley Boucher, who died May 27 of an inoperable brain tumor. Lunenburg Public Schools Written by Darren Zullo June 7, 2026 | 10:52 am … Read more
World Cup The United States has a rich history of goalkeeping at the World Cup. Now, two guards with local connections are competing for the top spot. New York City FC’s Matt Freeze has been the preferred choice since making his debut in the 2-1 loss to Turkey on June 7, 2025. But Matt Turner, … Read more
Local news Hail, damaging wind gusts, lightning and heavy rain are possible as storms move through southern New England. Strong thunderstorms could bring hail, damaging winds and heavy rain to parts of Massachusetts Saturday afternoon and evening, according to local meteorologists and the National Weather Service (NWS). Drying is expected to begin Saturday, but scattered … Read more
Local news Beaches closed as of June 2 are in Ashby, Dartmouth, Natick, Plymouth and Shutesbury. A child and an adult explore the shoreline at Wollaston Beach in Quincy, Massachusetts. Erin Clark/The Boston Globe With temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, six beaches in five Massachusetts towns were closed on Tuesday. Two beaches in … Read more
Local news Officials say the 17-year-old overshot the jump and landed on flat ground. Written by John Waller June 1, 2026 | 10:18 am 1 minute to read A 17-year-old from Jaffray, New Hampshire, was airlifted to a hospital in Massachusetts on Sunday after suffering serious injuries during a bike jump in New Ipswich. New … Read more
crime The Newburyport man who allegedly struck a state trooper also faces a charge of operating under the influence. A Newburyport man faces multiple charges after striking a state trooper in a crash on the interstate Sunday morning. Just before 2 a.m., a trooper from the State Police Danvers Barracks saw a wrong-way driver traveling … Read more
Local news The victims included a Greenfield couple and their two children, as well as a 25-year-old Worcester woman. GREENFIELD, Mass. The victims of the May 29, Va., fatal crash involving a bus were Ekaterina (left) and Dmitry Donsev (right) Donsev, along with their son Mark and daughter Emily. Courtesy/GoFundMe Four Greenfield family members and … Read more
Local news Boston lost most of its population last year as Massachusetts’ population growth slowed. Boston had the largest population decline in the state last year, while Everett and Worcester saw the largest gains, according to a recent release US Census data. The city lost 1,338 residents last year, bringing Boston’s population to 672,973. Since … Read more
Gavin Newsom’s time as California’s governor is running out, which may be why he’s accelerating his stances on tackling an increasingly AI-dominated economy ahead of his potential 2028 presidential run. On Tuesday, Newsom – speaking at Center for American Progress A conference with the organization’s CEO, Neera Tanden, indicated that he is considering sweeping new … Read more
Local news “We are reviewing and investigating these requests as they come in and will work with the Attorney General’s Office to release others when they are ready.” Governor Maura Haley speaks in Boston on April 30, 2026. Finn Gomez/The Boston Globe In response to a public records request, state officials issued four memos to … Read more