13 Massachusetts Pasta Restaurants That Deliver Old-School Italian Excellence
While modern dining trends often emphasize constant experimentation and visual presentation, some of Massachusetts’ most enduring restaurants continue to rely on carefully preserved family recipes. A plate of perfectly prepared pasta serves as a direct connection to the past, linking Italian-American traditions with th
2026 Perkins School for the Blind Graduation Ceremony Includes Address by Lt. Gov. Driscoll
Perkins School for the Blind celebrated the Class of 2026 during a graduation ceremony on Friday, and the commencement speaker was one of the highest elected officials in Massachusetts. See more in the announcement from the Perkins School for the Blind, below. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll delivered the commencem
A Mount Everett High School incident between two students sparks concerns and questions about...
Sheffield — Concerns over student safety following an incident between two students at Mount Everett High School raise questions about accountability, policy, and resources amidst an alleged rise in fights between students. According to an anonymous source, on May 8, a Mount Everett High School student was walking to..
Scotland came to Boston. Did romance follow?
The Scots may have charmed Boston in more ways than one. You’re reading Meredith Goldstein’s Love Letters newsletter. Each week, Meredith shares tales of human connection, thoughts on public policy and relationships, and behind-the-scenes stories about the Love Letters column and podcast. Sign up to get the dispatch.
Drug Trafficking ring disrupted after federal investigation
BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) - State and federal investigators said they’ve disrupted a major drug trafficking ring moving fentanyl, meth and cocaine through Merrimack Valley and Boston. Authorities recovered nearly 4,000 grams of fentanyl, around 400 grams of meth, 200 grams of cocaine, 4 guns,a hundred rounds of ammo… and $100
New Upscale Restaurant Planned for Former Furniture Store in Downtown Hingham
A new dining destination is headed to the South Shore. Local real estate investor, attorney, and Hingham resident Jeff Greenman (Greenman Industries) has acquired the former 3,000-square-foot commercial property at 44 North Street in downtown Hingham, according to a recent social media update from the town. The space,
Boston man convicted in deadly 2015 Dorchester home invasion at wrong address
A man from Boston was found guilty Friday for a 2015 Dorchester home invasion that resulted in the death of one man and left his fiancée with a gunshot wound to the head. Victor Arrington, 40, was found guilty of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed assault to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm and two count
Gas leak shuts exit along Route 1 on North Shore
Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area while the leak remains under investigation.
Golden Temple in Washington Square closes after 66 years
Golden Temple, which has been a Washington Square landmark and a hub of Brookline nightlife for more than half a century, has shut its doors. The Chinese restaurant’s owners made the announcement in a social media post. “Since our very first day, your loyalty, warmth and shared memories have...
1 person dead, 4 others injured after shooting in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized following a shooting overnight in Boston's Mattapan neighborhood. Boston police responded to the area of 1460 Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a person shot around 1:45 a.m. and arrived on scene to find five people with gunshot wounds. All...

















