Clinton fire chief faces ethics charges over favoritism toward sons
The Massachusetts State Ethics Commission has filed an Order to Show Cause against Clinton Fire Chief Michael Lutes, alleging he violated the state’s conflict of interest law by favoring his two firefighter sons. The Commission says Lutes assigned one son duties that boosted his overtime pay, approved payrolls...
Owls up close: Meet majestic birds at Bigelow Library
CLINTON — Everyone loves owls — but how often do you get to see one up close?. Perhaps you’ve glimpsed the shadowy form of a great-horned owl in your headlights on a back road, scanned a frozen saltmarsh hoping to spot a snowy owl, or noticed a mob of crows circling a white pine — have they found an owl?
Medical helicopter lands on I-495 in Franklin after serious crash
One person was flown to the hospital following a serious crash on Interstate 495 in Franklin, Massachusetts, Sunday night. Massachusetts State Police confirmed they had responded to the crash along I-495 northbound at mile marker 44.2 and were facilitating a MedFlight for a victim. Franklin Firefighters Local 2637...
Trip taken to Massachusetts market results in $2 million State Lottery win
A trip to a market in Massachusetts turned out to be very lucrative, resulting in a big State Lottery win. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, MAWKM Revocable Trust of 2026 of Quincy has claimed a $2 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “Lifetime Millions” $50 instant ticket game.
What to eat at WooSox games and where to find $5 beers at Polar...
WORCESTER — When you buy a ticket to a Worcester Red Sox game, you know where your seat is. But trying to find the right ballpark food? That requires some knowledge of Polar Park. Usually, I recommend people either grab a hot dog from George’s Coney Island or helmet...
Cuteness alert: These WooSox fans were born just in time for opening day at...
A new group of WooSox fans has come into the world in the Worcester area.
Holden diner badly damaged after driver slams into building several times
HOLDEN, MASS. (WHDH) - A popular diner in Holden was badly damaged Friday morning after a driver slammed into the building multiple times, sending customers inside running to safety, according to the Holden Fire Department. At approximately 9:53 a.m., several people called 911 reporting that a vehicle had driven...
This Cozy Massachusetts Café Serves The Most Decadent Waffles You’ll Ever Taste
There’s a brick mill building in Fitchburg hiding one of Massachusetts’s best-kept breakfast secrets, and it involves waffles that’ll ruin you for all other waffles. Oliver’s Café By The Falls is where weekend mornings transform into something worth waking up for. Look, we need to...
Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes the stress out of cleanups
Family-run Affordable Junk Removal takes the stress out of cleanups. Whether it’s one old fridge in the garage or an entire home of unwanted goods, the team at Affordable Junk Removal offers a cost-efficient, stress-free approach to waste management. “You don’t lift a finger,” says owner Jason Schadler, who started...
The Most Decorated Chowder In Massachusetts Comes From This Charming Cape Cod Restaurant
If chowder competitions were the Olympics, the Skipper Restaurant & Chowder House in South Yarmouth would need a bigger trophy shelf. This unassuming Cape Cod gem has been collecting awards for its New England clam chowder like some people collect souvenir spoons, except these accolades actually matter and you can’t...

















