Worcester MA

State officials received 12,104 reports of bear sightings last year, nearly triple the roughly 4,500 reported in 2015.

Many people are surprised to find out that winter is a prime time for birding. There are opportunities for beginner and experienced birders to spot our year-round resident birds as well as the seasonal "snowbirds" that visit Massachusetts for the winter months. Some veteran birders make an annual trek to the...

State officials estimate the new toll tags will save the state $7.4 million annually. Massachusetts drivers will begin seeing a new form of E-ZPass starting Sunday as the state transitions from hard-plastic transponders to smaller windshield sticker tags. The new sticker tags, which will be provided to E-ZPass...

A new poll shows 58% of Massachusetts voters support an income tax rollback from 5% to 4%, despite Gov. Maura Healey warning of major funding cuts.

This winter, I had a sweet idea for a staff bonding activity, and Wright's Dairy made it possible. My cousin Sam had told me about Wright's Test Batch Club last year, and I socked it away as a gift idea. It's pretty simple − you sign up, pay a fee and then for 12 weeks, starting in January, you pick up one pint of...

Boston police arrested a Wellesley man and woman last week in connection with a home invasion from January during which a Dorchester man was shot. Justin Martin, 31, and Jahde Nitschke, 18, have both been charged with home invasion and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon out of Dorchester District...

Worcester: Officers John Alers and Angela Lockwhy spent part of their day giving back to the community by volunteering at El Buen Samaritano on Feb 26. The officers assisted staff and volunteers with organizing and preparing food orders that will be distributed to local families in need. From sorting items to...

Southbridge police say they arrested a man for allegedly having multiple guns and explosives in his home without a license.

Looking for amazing state parks in Massachusetts that feel like national parks?. These 8 state parks offer stunning views and peaceful trails!. 1. Mount Tom State Reservation (Holyoke) Mount Tom sits high above the Connecticut River Valley like a giant watching over the land below. This place gives you views...

WORCESTER — A 41-unit housing complex could rise on the former Hammond Street parking lot of a longtime funeral home in Main South. Main South Community Development Corp. is looking to build a five-story building on the one-time lot of Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home. Since November, the longtime business has moved to...