Family members issue warning after tragic death of Massachusetts teen
Communities across Massachusetts have been rocked by the tragic death of a teen. 17-year-old Bella, who lived in the Boston area, has been described by those who knew her as a beautiful young lady, who was silly, loud, sweet, and would light up a room. That light has sadly become dark after she took her own life this...
In these tense times, Gov. Healey’s out-of-office policy deserves a rethink. Here’s why
The only notice that Bay Staters got last week that Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll wouldn’t be at the wheel for a day or so came courtesy of a terse statement from a designated survivor. “I am writing to inform you that Secretary Galvin has been...
Administration unveils first-in-nation plan to protect nature, wildlife
The Healey-Driscoll administration on Aug. 21 unveiled a 25-year plan focused on protecting and restoring nature and biodiversity across Massachusetts. The administration said the plan, “Biodiversity Conservation Goals for the Commonwealth,” is designed to rebuild nature, sustain the health and well-being of...
Northeast Storm to Bring Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow, and Coastal Flooding
Overview of the Storm Overview of the Storm (image credits: rawpixel) The Northeast is bracing for a significant storm that is expected to bring heavy ... Read more The post Northeast Storm to Bring Heavy Rain, Mountain Snow, and Coastal Flooding appeared first on Climate Cosmos .
AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO UNCOVERS FRAUD IN PUBLIC BENEFITS
State Auditor Diana DiZoglio released a Bureau of Special Investigations (BSI) report that uncovered $4.8 million of public benefit fraud in the final quarter of fiscal year 2025. BSI’s goal is to help make government work better by investigating fraud, abuse and illegal acts involving public assistance benefits...
Massachusetts man charged in death of Portland chef arraigned
New details were released Tuesday in the death of a Portland chef whose body was found in his car in Massachusetts. Christopher Caron of Massachusetts was arraigned Tuesday on a murder charge for the death of Declan Perry, who was found dead last month in the back seat of a car parked in front of South Shore Hospital...
Narcotics Packaged for Sale Found in Worcester Drug Arrest
WORCESTER – A routine patrol led Worcester Police to a drug arrest outside a Main Street McDonald’s on Friday morning after a disturbance was reported. At about 11:35 a.m. on August 29, officers were flagged down by a citizen who reported suspicious activity and possible drug use at the fast-food restaurant. Police...
Overdose spike alert issued for parts of Providence County
From Aug. 26 to Sept. 1, Cumberland, Lincoln, Smithfield and North Smithfield reported more non-fatal overdoses than usual, according to the Health Department.
State Police respond to more than 700 crashes, issue 101 OUI citations over Labor...
The Massachusetts State Police have released their Labor Day holiday week statistics for crashes and other law enforcement campaigns.
Massachusetts RMV hits Real ID milestone
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has reached a significant milestone by issuing 3.5 million REAL ID credentials, marking a 62 percent compliance rate across the state. Since 2018, the RMV has been offering REAL ID-compliant credentials, which are required for domestic air...
