Completed New Haven–to–Mass. trail could bring millions in spending and hundreds of jobs, study...
The trail through Connecticut and Massachusetts is just a small section of the overall East Coast Greenway that eventually will run continuously from Maine to Florida.
Seven Teens Arrested in Southern Massachusetts Following Multi-Town Police Pursuit and String of Thefts
Yesterday, seven teenagers were arrested in connection with a series of incidents, including vehicle theft and shoplifting. The events began in Norwood and involved two separate police chases with multiple stolen vehicles. At around 1:50 a.m., an officer in Norwood saw two vehicles make an illegal U-turn on Route 1...
Mass. State Lottery: Handful of $100K prizes won, claimed on Black Friday
Three $100,000 prizes were either won or claimed during Black Friday, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery website. One of the winning tickets came from the game, “Mass Cash.”. The game’s ticket was sold at Rt. 12 Variety in Oxford for $1. The “Mass Cash” drawing was held...
Contractor sentenced to state prison after bilking Massachusetts homeowners out of hundreds of thousands...
Plymouth – A Plymouth man was sentenced to state prison after admitting in Plymouth Superior Court to running a fraudulent swimming pool business that bilked Massachusetts homeowners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz announced. Steven Docchio, 59, pleaded guilty...
28-year-old Rhode Island man sentenced for fatally stabbing elderly neighbor over 60 times
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a Woonsocket man has been convicted of first-degree murder in Providence County Superior Court for the murder of 81-year-old Constance Gauthier in 2016. Following an eight-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Maureen B. Keough, the jury found...
Woonsocket Police charge man with carrying firearm without permit
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Woonsocket Police Department said that a man was arrested after a motor vehicle stop for allegedly carrying a firearm without a permit. 44-year-old Roberto Zayas Garcia was charged with license or permit required for carrying pistol and large capacity feeding device prohibited. Police...
Leicester firefighters respond to fire at Eller’s Restaurant on Thanksgiving
LEICESTER — On Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at approximately 2:12 a.m. the Worcester Regional Communications Center received a report of a fire alarm activation at Eller’s Restaurant, located inside the commercial building at 190 Main Street in the Cherry Valley section of town. According to a statement from...
Why Do So Many Drive Without Lights After Dark or in the Rain?
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of drivers who navigate the roads without their headlights on, especially after dark or during the rain. This phenomenon has sparked a lively discussion on social media, with many participants trying to understand why this is happening and expressing their concerns...
Rising Concern Among Massachusetts Officials Due to Increased Ballot Question Volume: A Heated Discussion
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Ballot question volume creating unease among top Massachusetts officials. Ballot question volume creating unease among top Massachusetts officials.
Holiday Movies You’ll Want To Watch – All Filmed in Massachusetts
If you're looking for a way to bring a bit more holiday cheer into your home without lifting a finger, except maybe to click the remote, look no further than these holiday movies that were filmed in places you might just recognize! Beyond the festive plot, you'll be able to play a sort of "eye-spy" game for locations...
