Bimbo Bakeries can’t compel Massachusetts drivers to arbitrate misclassification claim
Two delivery drivers for Bimbo Bakeries USA and Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution can’t be compelled to arbitrate a state law misclassification claim because they are transportation workers excluded from coverage under the Federal Arbitration Act, a federal district court in Massachusetts held Mar. 16. Per the ruling...
Authorities Warn Massachusetts Drivers to Take These Stickers Off Their Car
Massachusetts residents are known to have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of being the worst...
MilkShake Factory to celebrate grand opening of 1st Massachusetts location
MilkShake Factory, a dessert destination known for its handspun milkshakes and premium chocolates, is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of its first Massachusetts location. The Pittsburgh-based chain, founded in 1914, announced that it will host a grand opening event at its new shop at 108 Providence Highway...
Restaurant Chain with 5 MA Locations Closing 20 Restaurants
The closures are planned for this year but are any Massachusetts locations part of those closures?
Another Massachusetts Town Just Banned Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
Residents of this small Massachusetts town are no longer allowed to operate gas leaf blowers as of March 15, 2026.
Massachusetts woman has some plans after she recovers from the shock of winning $1...
Lottery officials say that a Massachusetts woman is understandably in shock after winning big money on a scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Cheryl Pitts-Rogier of Quincy is the first $1 million prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “$4,000,000 In The Money” $10 instant...
Worcester, Mass., Relaunches Emergency Notification System
(TNS) — Worcester’s emergency notification system, ALERTWorcester, has been relaunched five months after a data breach. ALERTWorcester’s service provider, OnSolve CodeRED, fell victim to the cybersecurity breach in November 2025. The notification system was shut down during the breach and residents instead received...
Man in Underwear Tased After Erratic Behavior Prompts Police Response
Dudley – Officers of Dudley Police were dispatched to the area of Office Hill Road and Chase Avenue at 12:38 am, after reports of a disruptive individual damaging property. Upon arrival, they encountered a male individual in his underwear who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance.
What it’s like to sleep at a purportedly haunted Massachusetts mansion
The S.K. Pierce Mansion in Gardner is offering a paranormal overnight experience. Susannah Sudborough of MassLive talks about what it was like.
Body of missing Holy Cross student recovered from Conn. lake
The body of a missing College of the Holy Cross student was recovered Monday afternoon from a lake in Connecticut where his canoe capsized Saturday night, a spokesperson from the Worcester college confirmed. Dominick Tocci, 20, was one of two Holy Cross students in a canoe that overturned on Lake...
