Man charged in murder of Mass. woman in Conn.
The 26-year-old woman with ties to Massachusetts was found dead inside a Burlington, Connecticut home in March. A Connecticut man has been charged with murder in the death of a 26-year-old woman with ties to Massachusetts who was found dead earlier this year, authorities announced Tuesday. Cole Theodore Werhan, 28,...
Worcester says safer streets, better signals and more bike lanes are paying off
Worcester officials say the city is beginning to see early results from a sweeping effort to rethink how people move around the city, with new data showing reductions in crashes and speeding on several redesigned roadways, expanded pedestrian infrastructure and a growing network of bicycle facilities. The findings are
The Haunting Underwater Ruins Of An American Town That Was Intentionally Flooded
Image credits: Pixabay Somewhere beneath the still surface of a Massachusetts reservoir, the foundations of four towns sit in permanent silence. Stone walls, cellar holes, and paved roads leading nowhere are all that remain of communities that once had churches, schools, summer camps, and general stores. There was no e
Gov. Healey issues sendoff to Worcester youth on their way to a World Cup...
WORCESTER — Thirteen-year-old Yandeliz Mercado of Worcester had never been to a soccer game in person before. That all changed Tuesday when she and more than 40 other children of the Worcester Boys & Girls Club, were given a special send off by Gov. Maura Healey to attend the game between England and Ghana at Boston St
Talk: Clemency a possibility for some who time spent time locked up
SPRINGFIELD — Katie Talbot, of Springfield, says she’s never been on a field trip with her daughter. It’s because of past offenses that she cannot pass a Criminal Offender Record Information, or CORI, check. “Essentially we’re still second-class citizens,” said Jasmin Borges, who said she “survived” a...
Dangerous Dog Declaration in Massachusetts: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! A dangerous dog declaration in Massachusetts is one of the most serious legal situations a dog owner can face. It can result in strict confinement requirements, mandatory muzzling, liability insurance mandates, or — in the most severe cases —
Is Declawing Cats Legal in Massachusetts? What the Law Says
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Massachusetts made a decisive move for animal welfare when Governor Maura Healey signed a cat declawing ban into law on January 9, 2025. On April 8, 2025, Massachusetts officially banned the non-therapeutic declawing of cats. If you own a cat
Death of woman found in Burlington ruled a homicide
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - The death of a woman whose body was found in Burlington in the spring has been ruled a homicide. Janina Brooke Murphy, 26, of Marlborough, MA died of a blunt force injury to the head, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. State police...
Iconic Massachusetts Landmark Makes List of Most Historic Restaurant in the Nation
An iconic Boston, Massachusetts eatery whose roots date back to the 1800's has been named of the most historic restaurants in the nation.
Your Vehicle May Be Randomly Stopped By State Police In Massachusetts This Saturday, 6/27
When it comes to alcohol and/or drugs and driving, make the smart choice. And be careful out there.
