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Five men who died “unexpectedly” while incarcerated at two Massachusetts state prisons in just over a month have been identified. Meanwhile, the Department of Correction has announced a sixth death — an apparent suicide — that occurred at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Lancaster over the weekend, on Nov. 2.

Trees and wires fell to the ground in southeastern Massachusetts Monday night and a 'gustnado' might be the culprit. Severe weather is rare in New England during November, but earlier this week, a damaging storm ripped through the region in a tornado-like event. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)...

hoodline.com - 11/02/2025 04:22:44 PM. The Healey-Driscoll administration in Massachusetts has recently announced an investment of $632,000 in urban greening initiatives. The investment is aimed at increasing tree planting and implementing cooling strategies in urban areas to combat high summer temperatures. The...

BOSTON (WWLP) – A Senate committee in charge of bills relating to the justice system invited experts to speak at the State House on Wednesday about ways to improve juvenile justice. These experts are recommending bills that support diversion programs, sending juvenile offenders to counseling, community service, or...

Ordinarily, Danielle Andrews’ SNAP money for November would have shown up on her EBT card on Wednesday, allowing her to buy food for herself and her two children. “I just checked ... and it was not there,” the West Wareham resident said. “So [I’m] just kind of waiting and hoping.”

Labor leaders say the Healey administration approached them to begin conversations about a buyout program that could reduce the state workforce by roughly 2,000 positions, the latest attempt at belt-tightening amid upheaval from the federal shutdown and funding cuts.

The shutdown for Massachusetts Walmart stores will be brief.

All three incidents occurred in the middle and high schools within the last month. One of Massachusetts’ most expensive towns to live in has launched a plan to combat antisemitism after three swastika incidents at its schools. “I cannot stress this enough: these actions are unacceptable and stand in...

This historic spot is the best retro diner throughout all of Massachusetts.

A legendary Massachusetts restaurant is taking action to support families affected by the recent suspension of SNAP benefits, offering free meals to community members in need. BT’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, which many say has the best barbecue in the state, has launched a weekly meal program providing free food every...