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Boston Police arrested Marc Lamothe, 46, on Tuesday for the 2021 murder of Joshua Smith in Roxbury. Lamothe faces charges of murder and illegal firearm possession and is held without bail pending a July 8 court hearing. Police identified Lamothe through video surveillance and witness statements.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora criticized his team's defensive errors following an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, which prevented a three-game sweep. The defeat leaves Boston at 43-45, six games behind the division leaders. Cora emphasized the need to capitalize on leads, stating, "A three-run lead in the seventh, we expect to win those games."
Massachusetts health officials closed several beaches ahead of the Fourth of July weekend due to elevated bacteria levels. The state updates its beach water quality dashboard hourly, ensuring visitors can check the status of over 1,100 monitored beaches. Heavy rainfall and harmful algae blooms can cause these closures.
Rideshare fees to and from Logan Airport increased from $3.25 to $5.50 as of Tuesday, impacting passenger travel costs. The Massachusetts Port Authority and rideshare companies aim to alleviate congestion and fund $1.5 billion in airport improvements.
Advocates in Massachusetts fear that proposed changes in a tax and spending bill could strip health insurance from a quarter of the 400,000 people enrolled in the state's Health Connector. The Trump administration claims these changes aim to eliminate fraud, but local leaders warn that they threaten the state's health care achievements and could leave many residents uninsured.
A Massachusetts jury acquitted Karen Read of murder and manslaughter charges in the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, but a wrongful death lawsuit remains pending against her. The O’Keefe family claims Read drove under the influence and caused his death, mirroring allegations from her criminal trial. The lawsuit also targets the bars that allegedly served her alcohol that night.
The Westbrook Police Department in Maine apologized for unintentionally sharing an AI-edited photo of drug evidence on social media. The department initially denied using AI but later confirmed it employed the chatbot ChatGPT to alter the image, which led to public criticism.
Global Partners challenges Massachusetts' decision to award service plaza control to Applegreen, arguing it will cost taxpayers millions. Despite public support and appeals, the decision remains intact, with only the governor able to reverse it. Applegreen plans a $750 million investment to renovate the plazas, which have not been updated since the 1950s.
A rare roll cloud formation surprised beachgoers along Portugal's coast amid a record heat wave, with temperatures soaring to 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Experts attribute the phenomenon to a combination of cold, moist air meeting warm, dry air fueled by extreme heat conditions. While visually striking, climatologists indicate that roll clouds may become more common due to climate change.
A fisherman captured video of a mother bear swimming across Quabbin Reservoir with her two cubs on June 25. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife noted that black bears often swim to cool off during the summer. Officials remind residents to secure food sources to prevent bear encounters.