Snow blowers stolen from Sturbridge Tractor Supply; Police seek public’s help
Police are asking for the public’s assistance after two snow blowers were stolen from the Tractor Supply store on Main Street during the overnight hours.
Snow could be on the way to MA next week. Here’s the weekend forecast
This is the time of year when the chill in the air starts getting a little bit colder, and when snowflakes become more common. And it looks like the first winter storm could be on its way next week, but this weekend should be relatively clear, according to the National Weather Service branch in Norton, Massachusetts....
Massachusetts Students and Teachers Missing More School Days
Massachusetts DESE reports chronic absenteeism among students and teachers, with some districts missing up to 17 days per year during 2024-25.
New England kicks off $450M plan to supercharge heat pump adoption
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. New England winters can get wicked cold. This week, five of the region’s states launched a $450 million effort to warm more homes in the often-frigid region with energy-efficient, low-emission heat...
Mass. man who used broken golf club as spear to kill man denied parole
A Massachusetts man who used the jagged end of a broken golf club to repeatedly stab a man to death has been denied parole more than 30 years later. Kevin Dahl was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Andrew McDonough, Jr. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in 1993.
More than 10% of Mass. workers use SNAP food aid, report says
A new analysis from the University of Massachusetts Amherst's Labor Center looks at food aid data in the state.
Healey Tackles Hunger Crisis: A Heated Conversation During Her Visit to Western Massachusetts Food...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Healey addresses hunger crisis during visit at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Popular Worcester eatery closes after 20 years following ongoing rent battles
After more than two decades in business and amid recent financial struggles that included a temporary closure, the Boston Market at 14 Park Ave. in Worcester will close for good on Sunday, Nov. 30. Boston Market’s account announced the closure on Facebook Tuesday. The shutdown follows a lengthy rent...
Mass. woman plans Italy trip with $25K a year for life lottery prize
A woman from Massachusetts won $25,000 a year for life playing the lottery and plans on taking the trip of a lifetime. Vivian Perry, of Blackstone, won $25,000 a year for life playing “Lucky for Life" on Nov. 15. She came forward on Thursday to claim her winning ticket.
$1M prize won in Mass. from this $10 crossword lottery game
Someone in Massachusetts won $1 million from a $10 crossword-themed scratch ticket and came forward Thursday to claim their prize. The prize was from “$2,000,000 Diamond Cashword,” a scratch ticket game released in January. The winner claimed their prize through the Greasy Wheel Trust of Worcester, represented by...
