Child Dies At Dartmouth Beach + Trash Strike Lingers + Famous Actor Stops By: MA Weekend

MASSACHUSETTS — A nine-year-old died after swimming at a beach in Dartmouth over the weekend.

Meanwhile, residents of more than a dozen communities in Greater Boston and on the North Shore continue to see their trash pile up as a Republic worker strike enters its second week.

Plus, a celebrity actor returned to his home state to visit the home of his ancestors in Arlington.

9-Year-Old Dies At Jones Beach In Dartmouth: DA

The child, a native of Pawtucket Rhode Island, collapsed after eiting the water at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Garbage Strike Creates Trashy Fourth Of July Weekend For Many MA Residents

A few of the communities announced plans to have replacement crews collect trash this week as the strike continues.

Actor Kurt Russell Spends July 4th Visiting Home Of His Ancestor In Arlington, Massachusetts

The Hollywood star is best known for his roles in "Tombstone," "Escape from New York," and the Marvel movie, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” and John Carpenter’s “The Thing.”

Arrest Made In Medford Shooting

A 22-year-old is in custody after the incident that took place in the early morning hours of Friday, July 5 in which a juvenile was shot.

Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At North Andover Store

The winner turned $20,000 into $25 million.