First responders in western Massachusetts test new body armor with roughly 50 bullets
New body armor is being introduced to first responders in western Massachusetts.
Two hikers from Massachusetts rescued on Mt. Washington
Two Massachusetts hikers were rescued after becoming stranded on Mt. Washington.
Former nanny claims in lawsuit that author Neil Gaiman raped her repeatedly
The former nanny of best-selling fantasy writer Neil Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, claims in a lawsuit that Gaiman raped her repeatedly and demanded that she call him “master.”. Scarlett Pavlovich filed lawsuits in federal court in Massachusetts, New York and...
Healey slams Department of Transportation memo tying funding to birth rates
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy mandated that DOT programs, grants, and policies “give preference to communities” with high marriage and birth rates. Governor Maura Healey criticized a new memo that indicated the Department of Transportation would be focusing its funding on...
Contaminated cannabis warning raises concerns about testing practices
A new investigation has uncovered a concerning trend in the Massachusetts cannabis industry: mold- and yeast-contaminated marijuana being sold at dispensaries across the state. Industry experts say an alert from the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) raises serious concerns...
Major Massachusetts Tech Employer Announces Hundreds of Layoffs
Massachusetts is a spectacular place to live. Residents and visitors alike enjoy vast and various landscapes from sandy Cape Cod beaches, to the iconic Boston skyline, and the hidden beauty of the Berkshire mountains. From historic landmarks, legendary sports teams, and an...
Individual homelessness is rising in Mass. and funding isn’t meeting the need
Individual homelessness levels are severely rising in Massachusetts, and service providers have received no growth in state assistance in two years, as eyes -- and resources -- have been trained on the family shelter system. Communities across Massachusetts have seen up to a...
Massachusetts Sets February 4 as First Official Rosa Parks Day
Massachusetts made history with its first Rosa Parks Day on February 4, 2024. Governor Maura Healey signed the law on January 8, picking Parks’ birthday for this special recognition. Following quick movement in late December – with the House giving approval on the 26th and the...
Super Smart: 4 New England States Have Highest IQ in the US
Well, color us super smarties. According to jagranjosh.com, four New England states are in the top six in America for high IQ, based on 2024 research from truly smart people. The ranking is based on some respectable sources: the National Assessment of Educational Progress and...
Massachusetts baby born deaf hears parents’ voice for first time
WORCESTER- It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life. "Oh man it was almost like a weight was lifted off my heart, not my shoulders," dad Tyler Sinclair said....
