Governor Healey to tour new emergency shelter in Boston
BOSTON (SHNS) – With family shelter capacity capped and at record levels, the Healey administration plans Wednesday to open another overflow shelter for...
Mass. cannabis company starts recycling program to cut down on single-use plastic
A Massachusetts cannabis company is trying to help protect the environment by finding new life for the individual packages used in the industry. Tree...
Ashland’s police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave, town manager says
ASHLAND — Police Chief Cara Rossi is on paid administrative leave, according to Town Manager Michael Herbert.Herbert would not say why Rossi is on...
Worcester man charged with breaking into Auburn business
AUBURN - A Worcester man was arrested Thursday after police responded to a break-in report at a local business on Auburn Street. Auburn Police...
Boxer from Massachusetts prepares for his first world title fight
WORCESTER, Mass. - Massachusetts native Jamaine Ortiz has just over a week to go before he fights for a world title in Las Vegas....
The largest one-day snowfalls in New England history
The blizzard of '78. The April Fools' Day blizzard. The blizzard of 2013. The Great White Hurricane. These are just a few examples of...
Cumberland man uses skills to create flag benches for veterans and first responders
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) - A crafty Cumberland man is on a mission to make an impact with his beautiful benches. Several years ago, Alan...
Student videorecords herself taking down, throwing away Israeli flag at Walpole High, officials say
A Walpole High School student is in hot water after school officials said she videorecorded herself taking down an Israeli flag off a...
Worcester hospital nurses file complaints over ‘dangerous conditions’
Nurses at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester have filed official complaints with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and other state agencies over "dangerous...
Massachusetts state troopers among 6 charged in CDL scheme
BOSTON (WPRI) — Two current and two former Massachusetts State Police troopers and two civilians are facing charges in an alleged scheme to...
