Fired Karen Read investigator Michael Proctor drops attempt to get job back
Michael Proctor, the disgraced lead investigator in Karen Read's high-profile case, has dropped his appeal to the Civil Service Commission and is no longer seeking to get his job back with Massachusetts State Police.
Worcester Police begin ‘high visibility’ pilot program
The Worcester Police Department is testing the use of high visibility blue lights, according to Police.
Healey says outgoing transportation secretary was instrumental on projects including Cape Cod Canal bridges
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has announced that she has named MBTA general manager Phillip Eng as interim Transportation Secretary. Monica Tibbits-Nutt has stepped down from that position and as the CEO of MassDOT. She plans to return to private industry. “Secretary Tibbits-Nutt has led our entire statewide...
High SNAP error rates put Massachusetts at risk of funding cuts, affecting up to...
Imagine losing federal food aid for 300,000 Americans because of paperwork slip-ups. That’s the stark reality looming for states like Massachusetts, where high error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could trigger deep funding cuts. In a major overhaul, the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Framingham supermarket closing less than a year after it opened
The Fresh Market on Route 9 in Framingham is set to close less than a year after it opened.
Massachusetts State Police arrest driver after chase
DEERFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - On 6 p.m. on Sunday, the Massachusetts State Police went on pursuit of a driver who failed to stop for a trooper on Interstate 91 northbound between exits 15 and 22. The chase continued on to Greenfield where State Police terminated their chase, leaving the Greenfield...
Sweet & Loving Dog Who Gained Confidence at Foster Home is Still Searching For...
A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Sadie, a 6-year-old Plott Hound and Mountain Cur mix, weighing approximately 55 pounds, who has been in there care for several months now. According to the rescue, “This brindle beauty was...
Hollywood Hotshot From Massachusetts Says These Burgers Are The Best In The Bay State
Time for a foodie question, Massachusetts residents: Do you have a favorite spot to grab a delicious cheeseburger? I'm not talking about fast-food joints. Is there a local eatery that you feel serves the best burgers, bar none?. I've lived all over the country, but I was too young to...
Worcester predator sentenced for abducting, strangling 7-year-old, hurling her from bridge
Worcester, Mass. — A Worcester man was sentenced Friday to up to 30 years in state prison for the brutal 2017 kidnapping and attempted murder of a 7-year-old girl, whom he strangled and hurled from an Interstate 290 bridge over Lake Quinsigamond. Joshua Hubert, 43, was convicted last month...
Want To See More Fireflies? Put That Rake Down!
Have you ever wondered how to attract more fireflies to your yard? Well, the answer might be simpler than you think!. I was scrolling through social media when I saw on my town's Facebook page that a local neighbor of mine was asking residents to "leave their leaves" if they want to see more fireflies next year....
