Fraudulent psychiatrist barred from renewing medical license in Massachusetts
A psychiatrist previously licensed in Massachusetts, had his right to renew his medical license revoked after being convicted of health care fraud.
Worcester police report nearly 30 vehicles stolen in November, 16 recovered
The Worcester Police Department reports that in the month of November, 29 vehicles were stol
Post-MCAS, Massachusetts is rethinking readiness for a high school diploma
Last year, voters decided to throw out the MCAS test as a graduation requirement, leaving Massachusetts to rethink how students demonstrated readiness for a high school diploma. Now, Gov. Maura Healey has unveiled a proposed framework. It brings back tests in the form of end-of-course exams, but adds a graduation...
Massachusetts Based Brand Closing 20 Stores, Hundreds of Layoffs
A western Massachusetts brand that has expended nationwide is announced stores closings and massive layoffs starting in 2026.
The new normal: Fighting misinformation now consumes 90% of Mass.’ top health official’s time
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner Dr. Robbie Goldstein is a Tufts University-trained physician who’s spent his entire career as an infectious disease specialist. He’s on the infectious disease faculty at MGH and teaches at Harvard Medical School. He did a two-year tour at the Centers for Disease Control and...
Massachusetts Towns Enforce Designated Snowblower Operating Hours
Several Massachusetts towns and cities are enforcing specific snowblower operating hours as part of winter weather regulations for their communities. In Springfield, homeowners may operate snowblowers only between 5 a.m. and midnight during a storm. If individuals choose to ignore this mandate, they could face fines...
Massachusetts Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Specialist Sarah Beckstrom
Governor Maura T. Healey has ordered that the United States and Massachusetts flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings. This is to recognize Specialist Sarah Beckstrom of the West Virginia Army National Guard. The order follows a Presidential Proclamation and will remain in effect until sunset on December...
Poll shows Mass. parents favor student cellphone crackdown
Two‑thirds of parents support the proposed “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in public schools, but a significant number say they want a clear way to contact their children during the school day, according to a new poll. In a survey released Wednesday by MassINC Polling Group on behalf of...
Massachusetts mail carrier pleads guilty to stealing prescription medications from customers
BOSTON – A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier pleaded guilty today to stealing packages containing prescription medications from postal customers on his route. Michael Vernon, 52, of Somerville, Mass., pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail by a postal officer or employee. U.S. District Court Judge Brian...
Heating assistance applications open after LIHEAP funding delay
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - With freezing temperatures are hitting western Massachusetts this week, thousands of low-income families can finally get help paying their heating bills. Federal funding for the low-income home energy assistance program has been released after a month-long delay. The Valley Opportunity...
