Gardner nurse honored for compassionate care at St. Vincent’s Hospital
A Saint Vincent Hospital nurse has been recognized with an international honor for compassionate patient care, according to a community announcement. Gardner resident Ronald Klash, a registered nurse at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, was named the hospital’s most recent recipient of the DAISY Award, an internatio
11 Classic Burger Spots in Massachusetts Still Serving Old-School Favorites Done Right
Massachusetts has been home to some legendary burger joints that have stood the test of time, serving up classic patties the way they were meant to be enjoyed. These aren’t trendy fusion spots or flash-in-the-pan concepts—they’re the real deal, where recipes haven’t changed in decades and the atmosphere takes you back
Massachusetts Recognized Yet Again For 2026’s Best School System
Once again, our state of Massachusetts makes us proud by being #1 in yet another important field. It seems like this has been happening a lot lately, hasn't it? Massachusetts has ranked at the top (or very near) in numerous fields lately. The field I'm referring to in this instance...
Brensley barred from Massachusetts ballot by signature fraud
BOSTON (WWLP) – GOP lieutenant governor candidate Anne Brensley will not appear on the September ballot after failing to collect the required number of signatures. Brensley fell short of the 10,000 signatures needed to qualify. Brensley gathered approximately 8,000 signatures, which was insufficient to meet the state’s
North Carolina man arraigned on drug and organized retail theft charges after pursuit by...
A man is facing several charges after a vehicle later crashed after a police pursuit. According to Connecticut State Police, on Monday, a BMW with New York plates was being pursued by Massachusetts State Police when they used stop sticks on the vehicle. The pursuit ceased when the vehicle crossed into Connecticut and l
Mass. won’t change RMV policy restricting confidential license plates for ICE, despite federal pressure
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It's Friday. A quick reminder that a big chunk of the Red Line is taking a four-day weekend for signal upgrades. Shuttles are replacing all trains between Broadway and A
Massachusetts state representative accused of stealing trade association funds for campaign, psychic services
BOSTON — A Massachusetts state representative has been charged in a superseding federal indictment with additional counts of wire fraud, money laundering and filing false tax returns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced on Friday. Christopher Flanagan, 38, of Dennis, was indicted on e
Fatal wrong‑way Mass. trooper crash fits late‑night danger pattern. Is data key?
The wrong‑way crash that killed Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor last week happened during the same overnight hours when most wrong‑way incidents on the state’s highways occur — a pattern the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has documented for more than a decade. Trainor, 30,...
Merrimack Mess: State Sues Scrap Yard Over Alleged Toxic Runoff
The Massachusetts attorney general's office is hauling Agretech Corporation into federal court, accusing the company of letting contaminated runoff from its Dracut scrap-and-recycling yard seep into the Merrimack River in violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Boston wi
The last Boston Market in Mass. has closed. What happened to the once-beloved chicken...
The food came fast, yet it didn’t feel like fast food; Boston Market managed to feel like a home-cooked meal. Many of us who grew up in New England have fond memories of a parent bringing home a hearty meal from Boston Market — maybe even memories of when the chain was called Boston Chicken. There was the gravy you cou
