Worcester MA

Revvity said it will lay off employees in Boston and Lawrence as it consolidates operations. Biomanufacturer Revvity Inc. is cutting over 100 jobs in Massachusetts as it consolidates operations into its Hopkinton headquarters. Last week, in a notice to the state, the company said it will close its Lawrence...

A rare orange and black lobster, believed to occur in only one in 30 million lobsters, was caught off Massachusetts and has a new home at a university.

WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - The owner of a gaming lounge and card store in Worcester is turning to the public for help identifying a man he said stole a binder full of Pokemon cards from his business. Worcester police are now searching for the man who walked into Otaku Sekai...

Wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected in parts of the state on Monday.

Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo of the day. HDTC to join other groups in national day of action. The Hopkinton Democratic Town Committee will hold...

GREENWICH, N.Y. (WNYT) — A fugitive wanted in Massachusetts has been found in Washington County. Investigators said Nathan A. Nevins, 39, of Greenwich, has several outstanding warrants. Charges include breaking and entering, malicious destruction of property, larceny from a building, breaking and entering a...

Massachusetts provides safety for residents, according to a new study from WalletHub that ranked the state the second safest in the nation. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other sources, Wallethub analyzed key metrics like climate risk, unemployment and crime rates in all...

King Richard's Faire announced it will close on Monday, October 13th, due to an impending Nor'Easter, prioritizing the safety of guests, staff, and participants. The popular Renaissance festival made the decision to cancel Monday's event as severe weather approaches the region. "Due to the storm we will be closed...

A fast food chain known for serving Korean fried chicken is slated to open in Worcester by the end of October. Bonchon Chicken, at 81 Gold Star Blvd., will open its doors on Wednesday, Oct. 29, according to the company’s website. A spokesperson previously told MassLive the store would open by mid-summer.

Dunkin’ has added a spooky twist to one of its stores located in arguably Massachusetts’ most Halloween-loving cities. The Dunkin’ located in downtown Salem at 52 Washington St. has been remodeled with purple slime-like decorations to reflect the upcoming holiday. “Someone (or something?!???) appears to have broken...