These were the 25 highest-paid Mass. employees last year
The highest-paid Massachusetts state employees last year all worked for the same entity. It was the University of Massachusetts system, a trend consistent with past years of state payroll data. The commonwealth’s top public universities employ the 25 highest-paid state employees, all of whom earned over half a...
Dudley man charged for confronting father who banged on wife’s car window in primary...
DUDLEY — On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Officer Adam Wright, who was assigned to duty as the school resource officer of the Dudley Police Department, received a phone call from the secretary of Dudley Primary School who said there were parents at student pickup who were involved in a...
From 510 pounds to half-marathon hopes: Shrewsbury man turns life around through running
SHREWSBURY – This year, Matthew Kaestner was in the running to become Mr. Health and Fitness. In 2020, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. In just over a half-decade, the Shrewsbury resident’s physical fitness has gone from life-threatening problem to life-saving priority. Through a series of lifestyle...
Worcester Animal Rescue League Asks Community for Much-Needed Supplies
The Worcester Animal Rescue League, located at 139 Holden Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, is asking the community to help restock key supplies at its shelter, highlighting the needs in a recent social media post featuring adoptable cat Keanu. “Adoptable Keanu has a special request!” the organization wrote,...
Truck fire causes delays on Mass Pike
WESTBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - A fire on the Mass Pike in Westboro caused delays on the Thursday morning commute. Westboro fire shared a photo showing a truck engulfed in flames. The department said insulation in the truck contributed to the fire. (Copyright (c) 2025 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This...
One MA College Made List of Most Beautiful Campuses in the U.S.
Travel + Leisure recently published a list of the most beautiful college campuses in the U.S. and only one Massachusetts College from New England made the list.
O’Connor’s Restaurant in Worcester Closes After 36 Years
WORCESTER – O’Connor’s Restaurant and Bar, at 1160 West Boylston St. in Worcester, announced through its social media accounts that it has closed. Brendan and Claire O’Connor opened the restaurant in 1989, a year after immigrating from Ireland. In 2021, Taste of Massachusetts named O’Connor’s the most popular Irish...
Go elsewhere for Guinness pie: Closing of O’Connor’s the ‘end of our journey’
WORCESTER – Just days before they were set to host a weekend of St. Patrick's Day festivities, the owners of the storied O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar announced they have closed for good. The restaurant, which had operated on West Boylston Street for more than 35 years, announced a temporary closing on Monday, March 9,...
Big Y Plans 6 New MA Stores For 90th Anniversary
Big Y hosted a media event March 10 at its future Saugus location to announce six new store openings across Massachusetts and celebrate 90 years in operation. Gov. Maura Healey delivered keynote remarks, calling the expansion a win for jobs and food access across the state. The event, held at...
FBI searching for missing retired general with ties to Mass.
The FBI is now joining in the effort to find a missing retired Air Force general with ties to Massachusetts.
