This new crime lab in Massachusetts will transform how forensic evidence is processed
State officials plan to start construction on a new, modern forensic laboratory in Marlborough in 2026. The laboratory will bring together the current crime labs in Maynard and Sudbury under one roof. Construction is expected to start in the early part of the year. It could open as early as...
9 Massive Flea Markets In Massachusetts Where You Can Fill A Bag Without Emptying...
Looking for amazing flea markets in Massachusetts where you can find great deals?. These 9 flea markets offer treasure hunting fun and bargain shopping thrills!. 1. Raynham Flea Market (Raynham) Get ready to discover one of the biggest treasure hunting spots in Massachusetts!. This place is like a giant playground...
5 New Massachusetts State Laws Taking Effect on January 1st
MASSACHUSETTS - As Massachusetts moves into 2026, a series of significant legislative and regulatory updates is set to change how residents manage their health, paychecks, and basic assistance. While many of these shifts originate from the State recent legislative sessions, their major implementation milestones hit...
Massachusetts man turns trip to gas station into $1,000,000 win on scratch ticket
A trip to a gas station turned out to be very lucrative for a Massachusetts man as he hit big money on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Julio Perez of Nantucket is the winner of a $1million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$25,000,000 Mega Money” $50 instant...
Massachusetts Winter Weather Alert: Snow Risk Jan 3–9 2026
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, Massachusetts – Above-normal precipitation combined with near-normal temperatures may increase snow chances across Massachusetts from Jan. 3–9. According to the NOAA Climate Prediction Center’s 8–14...
First responders conduct rescue after worker falls from rooftop in Blackstone
Blackstone first responders conducted a traumatic rescue on Saturday after a contractor fell 15 feet from the roof of a home.
Massachusetts bill would enable municipalities to offer “tax shock” prevention credits when residential property...
According to the State House News Service, “tomorrow is the deadline to submit written testimony to Senate Ways and Means on property tax bills (S 1933, S 1935) sponsored by Sen. Brownsberger and Sen. Collins.”. “The committee, which opted against holding an in-person public hearing despite a surge in...
Little 13lb Chihuahua Mix With Gentle Soul Found Living on the Streets Now Looking...
A local and dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), would like you to meet Mr Wags, a Chihuahua mix who recently came into their care. According to the rescue, “This poor boy was recently found as a stray, and we are determined to find him a place to live his golden...
Blind Cat Ends Up Floating On Massachusetts Lake, Then Ice Beneath It Starts To...
Early one cold morning, Dawn spotted something alarming near the frozen edge of Nabnasset Lake in Westford, Massachusetts. A small figure was struggling to stay on top of a floating chunk of ice, drifting farther from shore with every passing second. It was a cat, caught in the icy water...
Massachusetts unemployment claims increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Massachusetts rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 9,301 in the week ending December 19, up from 7,892 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
