Rain, thunder and snow possible in Mass. this weekend with wild temp swings
Snow is possible in parts of Massachusetts this weekend as forecasters track increasingly unsettled weather into next week. On Friday, rain showers — or a light sprinkle overnight — are expected, according to the National Weather Service, mainly along the coast and across Cape Cod and the Islands.
Massively Popular Grocery Chain Trader Joe’s Announces Spectacular New South Shore Location
In the heart of Massachusetts South Shore where rolling hills meet the Atlantic and communities thrive on tradition and togetherness a notable change is on the horizon. Residents who have long journeyed to distant outposts for their favorite specialty items are about to gain a cherished neighbor. The massively popular grocery chain has made it […] The post Massively Popular Grocery Chain Trader Joe’s Announces...
Healey admin task force: Shore up SNAP before federal cuts
With food insecurity on the rise in Massachusetts and expected to intensify under federal changes, a task force released dozens of ideas Friday to protect access to SNAP benefits, ensure emergency food aid reaches vulnerable residents, and bolster local food infrastructure. The new report from Gov. Maura Healey’s Anti-Hunger Task...
Northeast Faces Weather Whiplash: Here’s Timing For Rapid Cooldown
A dramatic weather shift is about to arrive as a storm system and cold front bring a rapid cooldown following a stretch of record-challenging heat. Temperatures soared to 90 degrees or higher in cities like Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, and Baltimore earlier this week, with additional record highs likely to be challenged through Saturday, April 18, according to AccuWeather.
When Do Marmots Come Out of Hibernation in Massachusetts
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Spring in Massachusetts arrives quietly — a softening of the air, the first green shoots pushing through thawing soil, and if you know where to look, a round, russet-brown animal cautiously poking its head out of a burrow for the first time in months. That animal is the woodchuck, and its reappearance...
Understanding the Legal Landscape of Pocket Knives in Massachusetts
Massachusetts maintains restrictive knife laws focused on specific types rather than universal blade lengths, shaped by Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 269 § 10(b). A 2024 Supreme Judicial Court ruling in Commonwealth v. Canjura legalized automatic knives (switchblades) under 3 inches for adults 21+, easing prior bans, though other restrictions persist.
Sniffing Out Trouble: Auburn K-9 Helps Feds Crack Worcester Drug Ring
An Auburn police dog with a serious nose for trouble just helped federal agents take a big bite out of an alleged Worcester-area drug trafficking operation, authorities say. Auburn police reported that their K-9 team and detective bureau assisted in a multi-agency federal sweep that led to charges against 13 people tied to a regional narcotics investigation centered on Worcester. Prosecutors...
Mass. man comes forward with $25K a year lotto ticket after game ends
A man from Western Massachusetts who won $25,000 a year for life during an August 2025 drawing of the discontinued “Lucky for Life” game has finally come forward to claim his prize. Craig Hoctor, of Westfield, won $25,000 a year for life in the “Lucky for Life” drawing...
Sturbridge police save person from jumping from bridge
Officers and a dispatcher were able to safely secure a person who had expressed intent to jump from a Sturbridge bridge.
Massachusetts couple killed in Hawaii helicopter crash
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday.
