Video shows close encounter with great white shark in Boston Harbor
A local fisherman got the surprise of a lifetime while out on Boston Harbor. Thomas Rocci said he and two friends were wrapping up a day of striper fishing when they spotted a great white shark swimming near their boat. Rocci captured the encounter on video, saying the shark came...
Canton Sgt. Sean Goode Walks Away as Misconduct Heat Closes In
Sgt. Sean Goode has resigned from the Canton Police Department, effective June 2, town officials confirmed Wednesday. The 18-year veteran had been on paid administrative leave since November, after allegations first surfaced in late October, and town officials say his exit will not stop an ongoing outside internal affa
5 best new restaurant openings and dining updates in Boston (June 4, 2026)
From a Lebanese restaurant in the South End to Kowloon’s new Revere Beach outpost, here are the latest Boston restaurant openings, dining news, and food events to know right now. 3 minutes to read. Stay up-to-date on the best new restaurants, recent openings, and the biggest dining updates across...
Boozy ice cream is coming to Boston
New York-based Tipsy Scoop plans to open a South End location next year and will begin catering events and offering delivery in the meantime. Boston residents may soon be able to enjoy their cocktails by the mouthful. Tipsy Scoop, a New York-based company known for its alcohol-infused ice cream and...
Woman dead after fire breaks out at North Shore condo complex
The woman was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Meet New England’s Biggest Lobster Roll
This giant lobster roll weighs four pounds and costs $375. People are already talking about it.
MBTA escalator death raises questions as community mourns ‘deeply caring’ father
The death of a 40-year-old father who fell and became trapped at the bottom of an MBTA escalator in February is raising questions about the response of nearby commuters and the agency itself. Steven McCluskey died March 9, more than a week after he was gravely injured at the Davis...
Boston Police seek ID of person in connection with assault at restaurant bar
The Boston Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person they say is connected to a recent aggravated assault.
Two Mass. bakeries named among top 100 in US for National Donut Day
DoorDash is encouraging doughnut lovers to ditch the national chains and support their favorite neighbhorhood spots. In honor of National Donut Day on Friday, June 4, DoorDash revealed its list of the 100 top-rated small and medium-sized donut shops in the country. “National Donut Day is a chance to celebrate...
Man sentenced to prison in connection with 5 bank robberies in 16 days
A New Hampshire man was sentenced to prison in connection with a string of bank robberies in Massachusetts. Reinaldo Ortiz, a 47-year-old resident of Manchester, N.H., was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Over a 16-day span in March 2022, Ortiz drove...
