Mass. Sheriffs Say No-Cost Inmate Calls Running Up Giant Bill
DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is asking for more than $160 million in her supplemental budget for county sheriffs in the state, with a large chunk of that going to cover free phone calls for jail inmates. The state's no-cost calls law, signed by Healey...
Driving school manager gets prison time for passing unqualified drivers in State Police license...
Scott Camara, 44, pleaded guilty in April to charges of perjury and conspiracy to falsify records. A driving school manager charged in the Massachusetts State Police commercial license bribery scandal will spend a month in federal prison following his sentencing Monday. Scott Camara, 44, pleaded guilty in April to...
Massachusetts Residents Find the Best Lobster Rolls at the Big E!
Keep the summer going with these five delicious lobster roll vendors at the 2025 Big E!
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities holding public meetings after Liberty submits proposal that would...
In the coming months, certain Massachusetts gas customers could see a sharp increase to their bill. According to the State of Massachusetts, Liberty filed a petition to adjust its base distribution rates. Utilities regulated by the DPU can file petitions to recover reasonable and prudent costs that have been incurred...
Young Driver Deaths in Massachusetts Could Hit 10-Year High
Massachusetts transportation leaders and health officials are speaking out about a concerning trend in Massachusetts involving young drivers. GBH News reported on its analysis of MassDOT data that suggests that 2025 could be the deadliest year for young drivers in the state since 2015, the earliest year for which...
States struggle with increase in special education complaints
The number of special education written state complaints jumped by 22% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year prior, according to a new analysis by the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education, a federal technical assistance center. Written state complaints involve a state-led...
Shrewsbury man arraigned, accused of indecent assault on 5 boys at his home
A Shrewsbury man was arrested Monday in connection with an investigation into alleged sexual assaults against multiple children, authorities said.
Despite new federal guidelines, Mills looks to expand COVID-19 vaccine availability in Maine
WATERVILLE — Gov. Janet Mills said Monday she’s working to ensure that Mainers who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination at local pharmacies without a prescription can get one. “We’re working with the attorney general’s office in Maine to clarify whether we can issue a standing order and...
ICE Launches Operation Patriot 2.0 Targeting Criminal Undocumented Immigrants in Massachusetts
The streets of Massachusetts are once again echoing with the footsteps of ICE agents as the federal law enforcement agency initiates a fresh operation targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Dubbed Operation Patriot 2.0, this enforcement surge follows a similar endeavor in May that led to nearly...
Massachusetts family to appear on ‘Family Feud’
In a few weeks, a Massachusetts family will be seen in an episode of the popular game show “Family Feud.”. It’s been a long journey to get there. It all started in March 2023 when Jack Cappadona, of North Attleborough, crawled down “one of those YouTube rabbit holes, where I was watching clips from ‘Family Feud’ on...
