Woman accused of threatening teen with knives in East Brookdfield taken into custody
EAST BROOKFIELD, MASS. (WHDH) - A woman accused of threatening a teen while armed with two knives in East Brookfield has been taken into custody, officials said. State police sat they located the woman around 11 a.m. and detained her for the purpose of an evaluation. No additional information was...
Life without parole overturned: Mass. man wins release after 1999 conviction
A Massachusetts man who killed a 13-year-old in an attempt to avenge his cousin after a stabbing has been granted parole. In 1999, Sammy Garcia was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Khedy Leang. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, in...
Mass. medium who went viral for Karen Read judge spoof visits Nancy Guthrie’s home
A Massachusetts medium who went viral for a TikTok video in which she spoofed the judge in Karen Read’s second trial visited Nancy Guthrie’s home earlier this month. Spirit medium Maureen Hancock posted an Instagram video on March 8 explaining her thoughts on the abduction case after visiting the house where the...
Gray Wave Hits Mass. Pot Shops As Seniors Fuel Cannabis Boom
The gray wave has officially rolled into Massachusetts cannabis shops, and it is spending real money. Across the state, older shoppers have quietly turned into one of the most dependable customer groups, reaching for edibles, tinctures and higher-priced "wellness" products to handle pain, sleep problems and anxiety....
This Family Restaurant in Massachusetts Is Worth a Trip to the Country
Strawberry Fair in Norwell, Massachusetts, offers a charming dining experience with delicious breakfast, brunch, and lunch options.
Heritage Hills Amish Market: A Taste of the Simple Life Arrives in Worcester
A Simple Slice of Life: Heritage Hills Amish Market Opens in Worcester. The quiet bustle of Worcester, MA, has a new rhythm this week as the highly anticipated Heritage Hills Amish Market officially opens its doors. Bringing the time-honored traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch to the heart of the Commonwealth, the...
These Mass. state employees made at least $250K last year
Nearly 1,000 Massachusetts state employees made more than $250,000 last year, a group that has grown in recent years at a faster pace than the state’s overall payroll. Between 2023 and 2025, the number of people the state paid more than a quarter-million dollars increased 47%, from 655 to 960. The state payroll...
Massachusetts Seafood So Fresh, A No-Frills Restaurant Makes The Drive Worth It
Sometimes the best meals happen in the most unexpected places. Along the rocky coastline of Massachusetts, there’s a small, unassuming seafood spot that locals have quietly loved for years. Imagine walking in, smelling the salt air mixed with the aroma of perfectly cooked seafood, and feeling instantly at ease....
ENTER PROPERTY FOR INSPECTION (H 3212)
The House gave initial approval, on a voice vote without a roll call, to a measure that would allow assessors, who deems it reasonably necessary, to enter any lands, waters and premises in Massachusetts to collect physical and functional data pertinent to the proper determination of said property’s fair cash value...
53-year-old man killed in Massachusetts highway pedestrian crash remembered for always willing to lend...
A Massachusetts man killed in a pedestrian collision on Friday is being remembered. According to scanner transmissions, at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday, a vehicle versus pedestrian crash took place on Route 1 near Kane’s Donuts. CPR was performed on 53-year-old Brian McDonald, however, he was later pronounced...
