Toys R Us is coming back to standalone stores. Here’s where in Mass.
One has already landed at South Shore Plaza in Braintree. It’s unclear how many more could be coming to the region. Childhood dreams do come true — at least for anyone who misses wandering the aisles of Toys R Us, searching for the latest Barbie, Hot Wheels car, or other must-have toy.
Beloved scratch-made cookie business closing North Shore store
A popular local scratch-made cookie company with several locations around Greater Boston is saying goodbye to one of its stores. The Cookie Monstah’s Beverly location is closing after roughly five years, according to a post in the North Shore Dining Facebook group and confirmed to MassLive by a company spokesperson.
Malden man accused of keeping woman in attic pleads not guilty
A Malden man pleaded not guilty to multiple charges in court Friday after being arrested in a human trafficking investigation.
Here are the weekend events canceled or postponed across the Boston area due to...
Several events across eastern Massachusetts have been cancelled due to the Nor’easter set to hit the region Friday night and lasting through Sunday. The coastal storm is forecasted to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and some localized flooding to the region. Local utility companies say they are prepared to respond to a
Billerica Prison Guard Charged With Assaulting Inmate, Filing False Report To Cover It Up
A Massachusetts corrections officer allegedly slammed a door onto an inmate's arm repeatedly and lied to try to cover it up, Middlesex County prosecutors. The incident happened June 29 at the Billerica House of Correction after an inmate had put his feet through the handcuff opening in his cell…
Body of missing boater found off coast of Maine
PORTLAND (WGME) -- Maine State Marine Patrol says the body of missing boater Chester Wiggins was found Friday afternoon. Officials say his family has been notified. His body was found 150 feet from shore off Ocean Avenue Extension in York by a witness. Wiggins, who is from Bedford, Massachusetts, went...
US Marshals, police nab man who allegedly held woman captive in Malden home for...
“The allegations in this case are deeply disturbing. No person should ever be subjected to the violence, exploitation, and loss of freedom alleged here." A Malden man who allegedly kidnapped a woman and sexually abused her in his home for several weeks was arrested Thursday morning, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a
Mass. nor’easter futurecast: Latest timeline of impacts from powerful, multi-day storm
A nor'easter is arriving in Massachusetts today, bringing days of heavy rain, damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, coastal flooding, beach erosion, and rough surf.
City of Boston Announces Preparations Ahead of Coastal Storm
BOSTON – Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today issued a coastal storm warning for the City of Boston beginning tomorrow, Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27, based on the National Weather Service forecast. During this period, with a peak of Friday evening into Saturday, residents can exp
POLICE LOG: Boater loses beer to thieves, man falls overboard and a car turns...
7:32 p.m. — Officer Robert Picariello was patrolling the Neck and causeway area when he noticed a moped being operated by a man who was not wearing a helmet. Picariello turned around and stopped the moped on the causeway. The operator told the officer he knew a helmet was required and said he was only out for a short r
