Republic Services trash strike drags past Labor Day, leaving customers in limbo
What began as a summer standoff between Republic Services and the Teamsters union has now stretched into September, with no resolution in sight. The trash strike — now entering its 10th week — is affecting 14 communities across Massachusetts, and frustrations are mounting as bins overflow and contracts remain locked...
15 Slang Terms That Prove You Grew Up in Massachusetts
Massachusetts slang is part weather survival guide, part food-ordering code barked at 1.25x speed, and part “don’t you dare call it a roundabout.” If these land without translation, you didn’t just visit—you shoveled a spot, claimed dibs with a busted lawn chair, and still made it to work on the T.
Sobriety Checkpoint in Worcester County Sept. 4 to Sept. 5
WORCESTER – The Massachusetts State Police announced there will be a sobriety checkpoint in Worcester County from Thursday, September 4, to Friday, September 5. Police are required to announce the dates and county which sobriety checkpoints will appear. The checkpoint will appear on a public way within Worcester...
15-Year-Old Arrested in Worcester with Loaded Firearm
Worcester, MA – Worcester Police arrested a 15-year-old male early Monday morning after he was found in possession of a loaded firearm. At approximately 3:30 a.m. on September 1, 2025, Worcester Police were notified by Massachusetts State Police that four individuals had fled toward Millbury Street, with one...
Mississippi homicide suspect arrested in Massachusetts
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A man who was wanted for a homicide in Hattiesburg was arrested in Massachusetts. On September 1, 2025, Palmer police and Hampden County deputies initiated a traffic stop on S. Main Street in Palmer around 9:30 p.m. for a stop sign violation. Police said the...
Two Of The Cities With The Most Affordable Rent In The U.S. Are In...
Real estate is on a lot of people's minds nowadays. It's all about finding that perfect living space. Am I right, Massachusetts residents? I'm going to share with you the results of an interesting new study. Our friends at WalletHub just recently published a study that looks at the most...
Massachusetts Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Promises Relief for Renters
Massachusetts forces landlords to reveal total rent costs before lease signing
Massachusetts man’s body found off Maine island where his sailboat was anchored
BREMEN, Maine (WGME) -- An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found near Long Island Ledges in Bremen. Maine Marine Patrol says the body of 74-year-old Mark Metzger of Massachusetts was found near Long Island Ledges on Sunday. His friends reported him missing earlier in the day...
Massachusetts ‘junk fee’ crackdown takes effect Tuesday. Here’s what to know
Businesses in the Bay State must now provide the total price of a product, including any fees or charges added on up front.
Healey: Immigration Surge in Boston Would Be ‘Disrespectful’ to Cops
While speaking with NBC 10 Boston on Monday, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) responded to the prospect of an immigration enforcement surge by the federal government in Boston by stating that it is “disrespectful to local and state law enforcement” and the state needs money for law enforcement.
