Massachusetts woman sentenced for bank fraud, theft from deceased account
An East Weymouth woman sentenced for fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits after forging checks and using a deceased beneficiary's debit card.
‘Choosing one tooth over another’: Proposed $1K MassHealth dental cap drawing concern
WALTHAM, MASS. — Gov. Maura Healey’s new budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 includes a big change to MassHealth dental coverage with a $1,000 annual cap. State officials say it’s about controlling rising healthcare costs, but patients and dentists warn it could mean fewer people getting the care they need.
DA rules officer was justified in shooting man accused of hijacking trash truck near...
EVERETT, Mass. — On Tuesday, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office ruled that the officer who shot the man accused of hijacking a trash truck before crashing on a bridge near Encore Casino last July was justified in his actions. Everett Police Officer Daniel Wall shot Admilson Vizcaino, of...
In ‘Book of Lives,’ acclaimed author Margaret Atwood shares her story
Margaret Atwood, the author of the blockbuster “The Handmaid’s Tale” and 49 other books of fiction and poetry, has a sprawling new memoir, “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.”. Here & Now‘s Robin Young sat down with her at the First Parish Church in Cambridge,...
Boston, MA Weather Alert: 6–12 Inches Snow Near I-95 Over Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, Massachusetts – Heavy snow and strong winds combined to create hazardous conditions across parts of the Northeast over the weekend, with localized snow bands producing significant accumulations in...
14 awesome places in Mass. to buy Valentine’s Day chocolates
Valentine’s Day is coming, and you can do better than a box of chocolates you grabbed for cheap at the grocery store. From high-end stores in Boston to hidden-gem artisans out west, Massachusetts is filled with amazing chocolate shops. Ordering online this close to Valentine’s Day can be dicey....
Foodie’s closure sparks fight over South End storefronts
South End residents convinced a private school to back off plans to turn a grocery store into classrooms, but that's just half the battle. The big picture: The news of Foodie's Market closing in June has mobilized residents to lobby for a new grocer to maintain food access around 1421 Washington St., the only...
Aruba airport security incident involved a flight from Boston
A flight from Boston was involved in a security incident after it landed at Aruba’s international airport, causing the airport to close for several hours on Monday. Airport operations were temporarily paused with access to terminals restricted for travelers and all flights to Queen Beatrix International Airport were...
Hull Man Builds Magical Multi-Colored Ice Igloo
Hull resident Michael Hanks built a dazzling multi-colored ice igloo, using food coloring and frozen water, wowing neighbors with a stained-glass snow globe effect.
Boston Raising Cane’s faces eviction over chicken finger odor, lawsuit says
The chicken finger chain claims they're being extorted by their landlord over building and lease issues. A restaurant known for its chicken fingers allegedly smells too much like chicken fingers, according to a lawsuit between Raising Cane’s and a Boston landlord. The Louisiana-based chicken chain filed a lawsuit...
