After 26 years in prison, Mass. man walks free thanks to ruling about young...
A Massachusetts man who has maintained his innocence in connection with a killing in 1991 was granted parole last month. In 2001, Samuel Smith was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Steven Gaul. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, in January...
Coast Guard finds body while searching for fishing boat carrying 7 off Massachusetts coast
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday suspended its search for a missing fishing boat off the coast of Massachusetts. The news comes after search crews found a body, as well as some debris in the water. Crews also found a lifeboat with no one on it.
Local Cinnamon Rolls Were Named Best in MA and RI
Mashed named the best cinnamon rolls in every state, and two bakeries near the SouthCoast claimed top spots for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
3 major companies closing Massachusetts facilities
Panera, Zipcar and Thermo Fisher are all closing facilities or offices in Massachusetts.
Maynard Man Charged with Assault to Murder and Firearm Offenses Following Standoff with Police
A Maynard man faces a slew of charges, including assault to murder, after police responded to a distress call at a local apartment complex. The Maynard Police Department announced the arrest of the 48-year-old for his involvement in an incident that included firearm threats and physical assault against an elderly...
The Town In Massachusetts Where You Can Still Find Rentals Around $1,200 A Month
In an era when Massachusetts rental prices seem to be climbing faster than the stairs to a fifth-floor walkup, North Adams stands as a refreshing anomaly – a place where your housing budget can still breathe easy and maybe even take you out for dinner afterward. Nestled in the...
Urgent Call for Volunteers: St. John’s to Open Emergency Shelter
WORCESTER — In response to dangerously cold temperatures affecting the city’s unhoused population, St. John’s Food for the Poor Program held an emergency planning meeting on Friday evening to organize a safe, temporary shelter plan. Dozens of volunteers, community organizers, and local partners gathered at the St....
Mass. weather: Storm to hit eastern coast with snow, strong winds
A storm passing offshore of southern New England on Sunday will bring some accumulating snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the eastern part of the state, especially on Cape Cod and the Islands. Western Massachusetts and the interior parts will see frigid temperatures and with dangerous wind chills plunging...
Ware firefighters battle three-alarm blaze on Pleasant Street
Multiple crews worked together to put out a three-alarm fire on Pleasant Street in Ware Sunday morning.
Mass. Residents Making Less Than $70K Offered Free Tax Prep Assistance
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed. Dishing out four or five hundred dollars to get your. taxes done isn't possible for many low income taxpayers, so. getting it done for free is a huge help. Speaker 2 (00:09):. Combined with financial education at no cost. Speaker...
