Massachusetts reports normal seasonal cyclosporiasis levels despite multi-state Cyclospora outbreaks, with 18 cases from May 1–July 1 and no evidence of a surge.

Sail Boston 2026 features Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde, offering public tours during Sail250 before departure and continued stops in Massachusetts and beyond.

Courageous Sailing Center moved its youth sailing operations upriver using 19-foot Rhodes19 sailboats to keep camps running beside docked Tall Ships and heavy harbor traffic.

OpenTable named five New England hotel restaurants among America’s 2026 top 100, reflecting rising demand for hotel dining as a travel driver.

A wrong-way driver with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit killed himself and Trooper Kevin Trainor in a Massachusetts Route 1 crash.

New Hampshire ranks No. 1 for moving in 2026, driven by safety, quality of life, healthcare, education, low unemployment, and no general sales or individual income taxes.

Michael Collins was charged with boating under the influence after a fatal canoe incident on Lake Hayward in Connecticut that killed Holy Cross student Dominick Tocci.

U.S. Marshals arrested fugitive Alan Marcus Lewis in Charlotte and are returning him to Massachusetts to face a 2017 Boston murder charge.

Cape Cod Classics hosts a weekly classic-car gathering that brings together enthusiasts and raises money for local charities and scholarships.

Frenchette Bakery opens a third Nolita location at 370 Broome Street with expanded savory items and its first bacon-egg-cheese sandwich.

Dancing returned to 168 Borinquen Place with a new Shenanigans dive-bar concept after nearly 500 days without dancing.

Lion’s mane jellyfish with tentacles up to 120 feet are swarming New England beaches, and their neurotoxic stings can cause burning pain, welts, itching, and cramps.

A new mural in Jamaica Plain commemorates Anthony Bourdain and Barack Obama’s Hanoi bun cha moment, revitalizing a corner and linking it to upcoming development.

Up to 30 bottlenose dolphins stranded off Cape Cod, with 19 refloating Tuesday after rescue monitoring and satellite tagging to track movements.

A Bangkok pub fire killed 30 people in 17 years, with police investigating alleged negligence after an air-conditioner electrical short and blocked exits.

ICE agents fatally shot a Colombian man in Biddeford, Maine, after a mistaken identity claim, following a similar fatal ICE shooting in Houston days earlier.

Patrick Donovan, 59, faces charges after allegedly assaulting Burger King staff and a customer, then resisting arrest at MBTA Maverick Station in East Boston.

Rhode Island’s winter is harsh, but Charlestown offers a peaceful summer with coffee, deli sandwiches, beaches, and kayaking at Ninigret Pond.

About 50 Massachusetts beaches were closed due to elevated bacteria or other contamination signals tracked on an hourly state dashboard.

The Sail Boston Grand Parade of Sail features historic tall ships led by USS Constitution, connecting East and West via clipper routes and honoring maritime heritage.

Joseph Sawyer, 52, was arrested by FBI SWAT for two armed bank robberies in New Hampshire and New Jersey, involving alleged handgun brandishing and phone demands.

Moving from Connecticut to Charleston and then Beaufort failed to deliver promised weather, affordability, and lifestyle benefits.

Best of Boston 2026 lists 100-plus food and drink winners across 80-plus dining categories, highlighting restaurants, dishes, and new trends around Boston.

Savor the Bronx returns as a week-long dining promotion highlighting Bronx restaurants and encouraging residents to eat locally through July 12.

Joey Chestnut will compete in the first Saugus Wing eating contest at The Brook Casino in Seabrook, New Hampshire on July 11.

A Gloucester woman faces felony charges and civil lawsuits for allegedly using a WD-40-soaked rag to attack a friend she claimed to have owed money.

More than 60 international tall ships and military vessels will visit Boston Harbor for Sail Boston, a six-day maritime celebration culminating Sail250.

Boston offers standout lobster rolls at multiple restaurants, including Boston Sail Loft, with options for cold or warm styles and consistently generous lobster portions.

Stephanie Hirshon, 53, of Boxford, faces larceny over $1,200 charges tied to alleged theft of over $120,000 from her employer and related fraud cases.

Fairmont Copley Plaza topped USA Today’s 2026 list of best pet-friendly hotels, with New England hotels Inn by the Sea and Paws on Pelham also ranking.

Sail Boston 2026 brings 60+ tall ships from 20+ countries to Boston Harbor July 11–16, with free tours, parades, fireworks, and major attendance expected.

World Cup visitors experienced a mix of American hospitality and cultural friction through soccer-themed events, regional identity, and crowd interactions across multiple U.S. cities.

Boston hosts a dense mix of art, science, history, and kid-focused museums shaped by Revolutionary-era roots and major universities.

A $24 million privately funded pavilion will reopen the Charles River Esplanade’s former pool site as a year-round public hub with a cafe and restrooms.

A 52-year-old man died after being found underwater following a reported drowning at Charge Pond in Plymouth.

Jonathan Blaze Harker and Moe Kuroki plan 2026 openings in East Boston and Jamaica Plain, reviving prior concepts with new restaurant and bar formats.

Norwell residents and businesses must boil all tap water after E. coli was found, discard tap-water ice and foods from July 7 onward, and follow urgent health guidance until further notice.

Dear Annie will end regular dining service July 31, closing in August and reopening in September focused on private and bespoke wine events.

Modern forensic testing of decades-old evidence linked a 1985 Ohio hotel murder of John Warren to suspect Randy McAllister, leading to charges.

Scots visiting a Wakefield Airbnb for the World Cup went viral after bagpipes and Tartan Army flags drew massive attention on X.

Massachusetts State Police filed for a clerk’s hearing on a criminal assault and battery complaint against Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues.

Buc-ee's desserts vary widely in flavor, texture, and value, with some items disappointing due to blandness or poor balance.

Noah Kahan’s sold-out Fenway Park run brings multiple Boston events, fireworks, and fan activities, with scheduled opening acts and clear venue restroom guidance.

Nashville built a Parthenon replica in 1897, later renovated in 1920, and it remains a major attraction despite not matching the original classical structure.

Two historic schooners owned by Crew sank in Red Hook within days while moored in the Henry Street Basin, leaving only masts visible before both went underwater.

Untreated sewage overflow continues contaminating the Merrimack River, keeping some beaches and shellfish areas closed until bacteria levels meet public health standards.

A boat crash near Salisbury Beach left one person missing after two were rescued and searches by state and federal teams failed.

A UNH poll finds most Massachusetts residents who know of Karen Read’s case believe police concealed evidence and that her case reflects broader policing problems.

A Groveland ice-cream shop’s playful workplace video went viral, drawing nearly 2 million Instagram views while honoring Maria Borgaine’s memory.

A harbor seal pup off Old Orchard Beach, Maine, rode a boogie board nearly back to its colony on Stratton Island during the Fourth of July weekend.