Psychiatrist who practiced in Worcester, Nantucket gets probation for illegally prescribing drugs
A Worcester psychiatrist who previously practiced on Nantucket has been placed on probation after his 2023 conviction for illegally prescribing “dangerous combinations” of highly addictive drugs to his patients, the U.S. Attorney said Thursday.
Report: Federal funding cuts could cost Mass. $16 billion
Proposed federal cuts to research and development would cause the state to lose thousands of jobs and millions in revenue, according to a new report released Thursday by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. Federal funding for research and development supports 81,300 jobs and more than $16 billion in...
Goose the water monitor lizard spotted again, this time in Douglas, Mass.
The elusive water monitor lizard named Goose, missing since mid-July, has once again resurfaced, this time in Douglas, Massachusetts.
Cambridge Man Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Meth Trafficking Spanning From Massachusetts to...
A Cambridge man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term of over 15 years following his guilty plea on charges of methamphetamine trafficking. According to court records, 37-year-old Kevin Ray Marcano's conviction stemmed from a scheme involving the shipment of significant quantities of the drug throughout various...
Group of Maryland women arrested by ICE after Massachusetts break-in
Six Maryland women were arrested in Massachusetts after breaking into a home and leading officers on a pursuit, according to Norwood police.
New law ending broker fees in Mass. takes effect Aug. 1
Here's what to know about the law ending broker fees for Massachusetts renters.
Missing daughter of Worcester woman arrested by ICE has returned to Brazil, attorney says
Two teenage daughters of a Brazilian mother of three arrested by federal immigration officers in Worcester have been reported missing — but a family lawyer said Thursday that one of them has moved to Brazil to be with her other sister. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter, aged 13, is still...
A $2 Million Powerball Ticket Was Recently Sold in Massachusetts
If you know me, you know that I do not consider myself to be a 'gambler'. I say this despite the fact that I spend quite a bit of money each week of lottery tickets. What I mean is that I will almost never play poker, blackjack, slot machines. If I am going to spend money on a game of chance it is going to be on a...
Seabra Foods opens new Worcester supermarket
Seabra Foods, a New Jersey-based supermarket chain specializing in products from Portugal, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico and Spain, has opened a new supermarket in Worcester. The new supermarket is located at 333 Pleasant St., just across the street from the Bahnan’s bakery and market. A grand opening celebration...
Massachusetts Ends Broker Fees for Renters Starting This Week
Massachusetts renters are set to see significant relief as the state’s new broker fee ban takes effect this Friday, August 1. Under the new law, tenants will no longer be required to pay broker fees when a landlord hires a real estate agent—marking a seismic shift for one of the nation’s most expensive rental markets.
