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A tattoo artist convicted of assaulting argued that the victim had consented to sexual touching based on where she wanted her tattoo — an argument the Massachusetts Appeals Court doesn’t buy. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/con…

Getting an opportunity at the prized award is a “dream” come true for the Bruins goalie. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/how…

The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man they say robbed a South End candy shop at knife point. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/pol…

Massachusetts will award over $70 million in grants to Career Technical Education (CTE) programs across the state, creating up to 2,500 new vocational education seats, Gov. Maura Healey announced Thursday. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/hea…

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed a bill that would impose a 2% tax on high-ticket real estate transactions worth more than $2 million, and was immediately criticized for looking to “increase the cost of doing business” in the… bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/bos…

Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by the stopper, which lacks a pressure relief button. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/the…

Richard Kielczweski gifted left over toys from Toys for Tots to his alleged rape victims, prosecutors said during hearing Thursday to determine whether the Suffolk County Sheriff’s deputy should be released before trial. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/suf…

Former Massachusetts Congressman and perhaps the most notable gay U.S. politician of his time, Barney Frank, has entered hospice care and the state’s Democratic Party is reacting. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/for…

A Stellar sea lion that’s been hanging out at Pier 39 has become an unexpected sensation. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/cho…

Crews worked the scene of the fire at 14 Stevens St. all day and were still fighting hot spots at least as late as 11:22 that night, when the firefighter union made its own post on the efforts. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/2-t…

The U.S. economy accelerated at the start of 2026, expanding at a modest 2% pace from January through March after recovering from last fall’s 43-day federal government shutdown. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/tic…

“That hurts him and hurts us.” bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/cel…

“We owe (the fans) one, for sure,” said Nikita Zadorov. The Bruins have a chance to pay them back after the no-show performance in Game 4 at the Garden. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/bru…

Two key free-agent additions hope to make the playoffs for the first time this season with the Patriots. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/pat…

“We’re here for coach, we love coach.” What Drake Maye had to say about Mike Vrabel amid the head coach’s off-field controversy. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/dra…

With just a month a half before World Cup matches land in Massachusetts, state officials said some “frustrations” have been cleared and preparations are well underway in an update Wednesday morning. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/mas…

An former Department of Children and Families case worked allegedly raped a woman he was supposed to be assisting, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/dcf…

TEWKSBURY — Days after a Delaware judge ruled in their favor, the Market Basket Board of Directors announced Thursday that interim CEO Donald Mulligan will retire from the grocery chain after 43 years. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/int…

A fiscal watchdog is slamming the Massachusetts House for passing a $63.4 billion budget proposal – the largest in state history – as cities and towns continue to struggle with dwindling state aid. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/fis…

Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate just weeks before the Democratic primary in a race that reflected an internal party debate over how to win one of this year’s most competitive Senate seats. bostonherald.com/2026/04/30/mai…