Family identifies boy killed by falling tree branch at Wayland summer camp

Family members said 8-year-old Mason Sundberg of Sudbury was killed by a falling tree branch at YMCA Camp Chickami in Wayland.

• Aug 20

Quincy blocked from installing Catholic saint statues outside public building

The city of Quincy's plans to install two Catholic saint statues​ at the entrance to a new public safety building remain on hold.

• Aug 20

Boston to host DNC? Democrats name 3 finalist cities for 2028

Boston is one of three cities that could host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, the party announced.

• Aug 20

Lindsay Clancy murder trial closing arguments expected early next week

Testimony at Lindsay Clancy's trial ended early Thursday and closing arguments are now expected next week.

• Aug 21

Bridgewater loses first game of LLWS on walk-off home run

New Jersey beat Massachusetts in their first game of the Little League World Series 2-1 on a walk-off home run.

• Aug 19

Haverhill police offer e-bike riders free helmets, safety advice

Over the last few months, police in Haverhill, Massachusetts, have seen a rise in incidents with e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Aug 19

Mom says car was driven hundreds of miles, damaged after drop off for repairs

A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.

• Aug 20

Apparent hidden camera in shower area falls from ceiling at Boston research lab

The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.

• Aug 19

Most of Orange Line to shut down for 11 days amid track problems

The majority of the MBTA's Orange Line will be shut down for 11 days in the Boston area.

• Aug 19

Immersive museum in downtown Boston set to close

The immersive WNDR Museum​ in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.

• Aug 19

Wife seen on video as police investigate Worcester officer's death

Video released Wednesday shows Karen Solomon, who is wanted for questioning in the death of her Worcester, Massachusetts, police officer husband.

• Aug 20

Moderna stock surges as melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"

Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.

• Aug 19

Lindsay Clancy testimony ends early due to "unforeseen circumstance"

The defense is now expected to call one more witness Thursday before potentially resting its case and giving the prosecution an opportunity to call rebuttal witnesses.

• Aug 20

Harvard to pay $53 million after morgue manager sold body parts

Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits by families alleging it mishandled the bodies of loved ones donated to its medical school.

• Aug 19

17-year-old wanted for murder after deadly stabbing at South Station

Boston Police are searching for a 17-year-old who is wanted for murder in connection with a deadly stabbing in South Station last week.

• Aug 18

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