Worcester could see a half-marathon return for the first time in a decade
Runners next year could be lining up for a half-marathon in Worcester for the first time in a decade. The United Way of Central Massachusetts, a nonprofit that partners with other nonprofits to support education, family stability and health, is working to revive the 13.1-mile race in New England’s second-largest city.
Further evaluation for Hudson MA man linked to skateboard slaying
A Hudson man who is accused of beating his 90-year-old grandmother to death with a skateboard last month continues to undergo a competency exam at Bridgewater State Hospital . Devin Dube, 29, was scheduled to appear last Friday, April 17, in Marlborough District Court for a probable cause hearing and to hear the results of a competency exam. However, doctors at Bridgewater State...
‘Like we’re all one.’ Marathon enthusiasm runs far, wide in Hopkinton
HOPKINTON — Every Patriots' Day , crowds from near and far pack into town, drawn not only to the start of the Boston Marathon but to the strong sense of community they say defines Marathon Monday. More than 30,000 runners participated in the iconic race this year, with many more thousands of spectators cheering on loved ones and strangers alike. On Monday morning, April 20, Hopkinton...
Patrick Subaru wants to build new 50K-sq-ft dealership at old Route 9 landscaping facility
SHREWSBURY – Patrick Subaru is once again looking to move, and where it may be going could surprise you. About three years after the dealership received permission to construct a new facility at 701 Boston Turnpike, currently forested area across South Street from Price Chopper, Patrick Subaru is targeting a different location, according to documents from both the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of...
Mass. weather: Temps to warm as week progresses
After a cool start to the week in Massachusetts, temperatures are expected to rise into the 60s as the weekend approaches, according to the National Weather Service. Monday night lows are predicted to drop into the low 30s in eastern parts of the state and into the low to mid 20s in western and central parts of the state.
Increase in e-bike fires prompts safety alert in Massachusetts
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Massachusetts fire officials are issuing a fire safety warning to residents regarding electric bikes, following a notable increase in fire incidents linked to e-bikes since 2023. These incidents include recent fires in Holyoke and Barnstable County. Jake Wark from the State Department of Fire Services...
Massachusetts woman plans to move and more after hitting $4 million State Lottery prize...
A Massachusetts woman is on the move, and that’s not all, after hitting big money on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Peixia Du of Quincy is the winner of a $4 million grand prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Money” $10 instant ticket game.
People with heat pumps get a break on electric bills from new Mass. program
It's not every day that a reporter shows up to your house with a calculator and asks you to do some math. But Jose Juste was up for the challenge. Juste and his family live in a three-bedroom colonial-style home on a busy street in Newburyport. As he sat in his living room, a minisplit — a type of heat pump — hummed behind...
Changes coming to 650 Walmart stores this year: What customers can expect
Hundreds of Walmart locations across the country are set to be remodeled later this year, the company announced on Thursday.
Unexpected Phone Rules For Drivers In Massachusetts And Connecticut
Attention, Massachusetts and Connecticut drivers: that phone in your hand at a red light could cost you. Here's a look at surprising traffic laws you may not know.
