Massachusetts State Police Crack Down After Trooper’s Tragic Death: 2 OUI Arrests, 77 Citations...
“Dangerous driving has consequences. On June 12, Troopers from the Danvers Barracks conducted a saturation patrol in Danvers, Lynnfield, and Saugus, focusing on dangerous driving and OUI enforcement following several serious crashes in the area, including the tragic loss of Trooper Kevin Trainor, who gave his life whil
It costs $1 million for a starter home in these Massachusetts communities
Massachusetts has 10 cities and towns where the typical starter home costs over $1 million, according to Zillow.
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison after authorities seize nearly 6 kilos of meth
BOSTON – A Worcester man was sentenced in federal court in Worcester for drug offenses involving methamphetamine and materials used for pressing illicit pills. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 35-year-old Tong Tran was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Guzman to 138 months in prison,
Miss the giant CITGO sign in Boston? You may need to come to Worcester
If you miss the giant CITGO sign near Fenway Park in Boston, travel west to Worcester’s Polar Park to find a familiar red triangle and white square. Looming above the outfield of the Worcester Red Sox’s home stadium is the new CITGO sign that was added in April 2026. The addition of the sign at the stadium is Worcester
Compromise would reshape how Massachusetts teaches reading
Massachusetts is poised to join more than 40 states in overhauling early reading instruction under a compromise literacy bill headed toward final votes this week. House and Senate negotiators on Tuesday signed off on a final agreement (H 5511) that would establish statewide standards for evidence-based reading instruct
Worcester prepares for Juneteenth weekend of remembrance, celebration and community
Juneteenth celebrations in Worcester will begin with a community flag raising and continue with a full day of music, food, culture and reflection as the city marks one of the nation’s most significant commemorations of freedom. The Black Heritage Committee and community partners are preparing for the 29th Annual...
State’s mental health department should take over Bridgewater hospital, advocates say
A long-running push to move Bridgewater State Hospital out from under the purview of the state’s Department of Correction has new momentum on Beacon Hill, after a recent vote in the state Senate. Bridgewater State Hospital is a medium-security facility that houses both men who are civilly committed for...
Massachusetts RMV launches 2026 low number plate lottery
The Massachusetts RMV announced the start of the annual low plate lottery applications.
Kevin Rodriguez found not guilty of murder in killing at Worcester State
(This story has been updated with additional information. Return for updates on the verdict.) WORCESTER – Kevin J. Rodriguez of Lawrence has been found not guilty of murder in the fatal shooting of Randy A. Melendez Jr., 19, killed in October 2023 on the Worcester State University campus. Lawyers for Rodriguez, 21, had
As momentum builds, Mass. Gov. Healey wants a compromise on rent control
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey wants to find a legislative compromise to head off a high-profile ballot fight over rent control, her reelection campaign said Tuesday. The news comes even as one of the state’s most powerful real estate groups has also said it’s open to a compromise, according to a published report.
