Massachusetts makeover: whales, feathers, and fiery debates ignite battle over new state flag, seal
Massachusetts is moving forward with plans to refresh its state symbols, as a dedicated commission has sifted through over 1,000 ideas from residents to select finalists for a new seal, flag, and motto. Established by lawmakers in 2024, the group aims to replace the existing designs, which have drawn criticism...
Invasive bug continues to spread across Massachusetts, finds home in Hampden County
An invasive pest known as the Spotted Lanternfly continues to plague Massachusetts, as officials with the state's Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) look to slow it's spread by informing residents of best practices for containment and extermination. The insects feed sap of more than 100 different plants,...
Man convicted of killing sparked by argument over drug deal granted parole
A man convicted of stabbing another man during a dispute over the price of crack cocaine he was selling was granted parole this week by the Massachusetts Parole Board in a unanimous decision. Christopher Vinton appeared before the board for the first time on April 9, after a recent Supreme...
Finalists for the new Massachusetts seal, motto, and flag
WORCESTER, Mass. - Three finalists have been declared for the new Massachusetts state flag. While people across the state are forming their opinions on which one they like the best, Spectrum News 1 asked people in the Heart of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts is set to change its seal, motto and...
On your radar: Severe storms in Mass. on Saturday with threats of wind damage,...
A round of severe storms is expected to move through southern New England on Saturday.
I went to the Central Mass. restaurant rescued by Gordon Ramsay. Here’s what it’s...
I don’t care what aired on TV. I had a delightful time at The Neighborhood Kitchen in Whitinsville — and the nearby candlepin bowling alley with which it shares a kitchen. I had a delightful burger for lunch. I came back for dinner to have a supremely upgraded shepherd’s pie and a brownie sundae — complete with a...
Missing daughter of Worcester mother in ICE detention found, police say
The younger daughter, 13, of Rosane Ferreira De Oliveira, who remains in ICE custody, was found safe in Massachusetts. The younger daughter of a Worcester mother detained by federal immigration officials during a chaotic arrest earlier this year has been found, police say. The 13-year-old daughter of Rosane Ferreira...
Massachusetts DPH orders COVID vaccines to be available to broad group
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Department of Public Health in Massachusetts announced a standing order for COVID vaccines to be allowed at all qualified Massachusetts pharmacies to all eligible persons, a broader group in this case than the federal recommendation. This comes as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert...
Many Massachusetts Residents Can’t Spell A Fairly Common Word–Can You?
C'mon, fess up, Massachusetts residents! Just how good or bad a speller are you? It's okay, you can tell me. I promise you that nobody else will know. I was once a pretty good speller. I say "once" because as I got older, some of those skills are long gone.
Report of person with long gun prompts lockdown at Upton schools
The incident comes a day after a juvenile carrying a replica weapon sparked a lockdown on the campus of UMass Lowell.
