FEMA awards nearly $100 million to Mass. to reimburse hospitals, schools for COVID staffing...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday announced nearly $100 million will be awarded to Massachusetts to reimburse the state and local hospitals...
Cumberland man becomes New York Army National Guard’s newest one-star general
The New York National Guard announced that a Cumberland man has become the New York Army National Guard's newest one-star general last Friday. Peter...
Two $1M prizes from same scratch-off lottery ticket claimed on the same day
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The Massachusetts State Lottery said two $1 million prizes from the same scratch-off game were claimed within...
Not ‘just a hairdresser’: Family, friends mourn loss of longtime hairdresser Salvatore ‘Sal’ Arcuri
WORCESTER – A black awning that tunnels into a gray June Street building, with white lettering displaying the number 108, leads to Arcuri...
Amid rise in attacks against transit workers, MBTA urges riders to “say something”
BOSTON – The MBTA released a new public service announcement, aimed at protecting transit workers amid an increase in attacks over recent years....
Massachusetts legislators push to restore felon voting rights
A sign at a Newton polling place during the Sept. 14, 2021, preliminary municipal election. (Shira Schoenberg/CommonWealth Beacon) Advocates and legislative allies...
Massachusetts Eatery Named ‘Most Famous Restaurant’ In The Entire State
Have you been to the most famous restaurant in Massachusetts? This state staple is well known for being the setting of a...
Burncoat High School’s Spirit Team to go to national competition in Florida this weekend
WORCESTER - Burncoat High School Dance Team captain Tess Lambert and her team rushed a stage full of Burncoat High School Pep Band...
Massachusetts closes community center to public to shelter migrants, prompting backlash
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey's office said Wednesday it would be closing the state-owned Melnea Cass Recreation Center in Roxbury to convert it to a...
Watchdog group finds harmful practices at Worcester nursing home
WORCESTER — A report from a state watchdog group alleges harmful practices at the Bear Mountain nursing facility in Worcester including a severe...
