Worcester MA

The Woburn resident has won the first $4 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$4,000,000 Cash Doubler” fast ticket game, lottery officials said on Friday. Fernandes picked the cash option for his prize, receiving a one-time payment of $2.6 million before taxes. He told...

A local business has announced a convenient way to find unique and handmade gifts! 4GoodVibes Gift Shop & Boutique, whose Kingston location prides itself in being the largest handmade gift shop in Massachusetts, has announced it's hosting a virtual makers market. This virtual event, which will host over seventy small...

Something to keep in mind for Massachusetts motorists as we get into warmer months.

A West Roxbury family says a visit to St. Joseph Cemetery on the fourth anniversary of their mother's death turned into a nightmare when they discovered her headstone had been moved, leaving the marker sitting away from the spot where she was buried and stirring up old grief. The discovery on January 11, 2026, led...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Massachusetts has some of the most variable backyard chicken regulations in the country — what’s perfectly legal in one town can result in a fine just a few miles away. Before you order your first batch of chicks, understanding the legal...

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission voted unanimously today to make regulatory changes that will extend the exclusivity period for delivery licenses through April 2029 and “improve the Secret Shopper off-the-shelf testing program.” Following the vote,...

KILLINGLY, Conn. (WFSB) - A Putnam woman is facing felony assault and reckless driving charges after police say a road rage-style confrontation on Route 6 in Killingly ended with a head-on crash that put another driver in the hospital with life-altering injuries. Kayla M. Fitch, 32, was arrested March 3,...

In 2024, Massachusetts generated $43.1 billion in total tax revenue, including $6.3 billion from corporation net income taxes. This amount is lower than the $6.7 billion collected in the prior year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax...

A Pioneer Institute report says Massachusetts lost 182,000 residents due to outmigration, raising concerns about young workers, labor force decline, and economic competitiveness.

Those who enjoyed munching on a beloved restaurant chain’s risotto fritters or sipping on their Piña Coladas can once again indulge in their favorite treats for the month of March. Burtons Grill & Bar’s has brought back several nostalgic dishes through the launch of the Best of Burtons...