Worcester MA

A Nov. 25 poll from Suffolk University and The Boston Globe finds that almost a third of Massachusetts residents want to leave due to the the cost of living in the Bay State. Among those who responded to the poll, 32.4% said they would consider leaving Massachusetts while 67.6% said they would not.

The following is a statement from Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Ms. Maxant-Schulz was sentenced on November 25, 2025. On Count 1 she was sentenced to 1 ½ years House of Correction, suspended for 2 years with the conditions of no pets, no husbandry (farming), and a mental health evaluation. On Counts 2-30...

Lawmakers initially shifted casino funds in the 2025 budget as a temporary fix for statewide fiscal pressures, but the same approach carried over into the 2026 spending plan

A Massachusetts woman thought she’d get herself some Oreo ice cream only to receive a scoop of limited-edition Rapunzel Swirl instead. Even with photographic evidence of the movie-length strand of hair being pulled out of her cup, it doesn’t matter. Apparently, refunds are against “store policy.” But don’t worry, she...

Searching for charming towns in Massachusetts where your money goes further and stress stays lower?. These 10 delightful communities offer authentic New England character with prices that keep your bank account smiling!. 1. Ware. Ware proudly calls itself “The Town That Can’t Be Lulled” – and your savings won’t be...

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell reached a $45 million settlement with Eversource Energy, which will lower electric and gas bills for ratepayers. The settlement resolves 16 docket matters, some more than a decade old, including issues like vegetation management and pension costs. Campbell said the...

Massachusetts is on track to potentially set a new record for the number of ballot questions in 2026. Secretary of State Bill Galvin’s office reports that 11 ballot initiatives submitted signatures by the deadline, plus one gun law referendum that’s already certified — for a possible total of 12 questions. The...

About two-thirds of Massachusetts parents support banning phones and smartwatches in schools, according to a new poll. A new poll finds that the majority of Massachusetts parents support a statewide ban on cellphones and smartwatches during the school day, as legislators weigh whether to pass a bill to keep the...

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that they are investing $25 million to support the behavioral health workforce in Massachusetts. The investments include $12.5 million in scholarships for students completing graduate degrees and certificates in behavioral health fields and $12.5 million in grants...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, MA – Residents across New England could witness a rare light show Monday night as a G3 (Strong) Geomagnetic Storm Watch takes effect, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. A coronal...