Only a third of Mass. children in need find foster homes. Meet two WMass...
EASTHAMPTON — Mary Gomez always wanted to be a mom. In her youth, she cared for young family members and neighbors in New York. After having two kids of her own, both of whom are deaf, she moved to Western Massachusetts to better their education — and to foster other people’s children.
Driver critically injured in crash that closed I-95 for hours in Attleborough
One person suffered life-threatening injuries in a multi-car crash that shut down Interstate 95 in Attleborough, Massachusetts, for hours overnight. The Attleborough Fire Department says it responded around 1:17 a.m. to I-95 north for a reported crash involving two vehicles and arrived on scene to find a debris field...
Tornado Warning for Worcester County
A Tornado Warning is in effect for Worcester and Middlesex Counties in Massachusetts until 4:45 pm. A tornado could form at any time with this storm. In addition to potential for a brief tornado, damaging wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and hail are possible with this storm. Tree limbs and power lines may get knocked...
An old Worcester fried chicken spot is now ‘NU Chicken.’ How’s it different?
The site of a former fried chicken restaurant on Worcester’s Park Avenue is now the home of a different fried chicken restaurant. But this one has a couple of twists that make it stand out from the rest of the deep-fried coop. That would be NU Chicken, which aims...
State flag proposals don’t seem to find much favor locally
If Facebook is to be believed, the three finalists for a new state flag don’t enjoy much support locally. In a hastily organized poll, respondents on the social media site voted 74% to keep the current flag. The three potential new flags got 24% between them. The final 2% was for “none of the above.”
Meet the 6lb Sweet Dog Who is “Starving for Love”
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Sicily, a petite Chihuahua weighing only 6lbs with an outsized personality who is now available for pre-adoption, as she will be available to go to a state in New England once she has an interested person. Currently in...
Man nearly tases officer in scuffle after car crashes off side of I-290
MARLBOROUGH – A man who allegedly crashed off an interstate nearly tased several law enforcement officials. At about 1:10 a.m. on Aug. 30, a Mass. State Police trooper was dispatched to Interstate 290 East in Marlborough after a report of a single-vehicle crash. In a phone call to police,...
12 Adorable Small-Town Restaurants In Massachusetts That Are Straight Out of A Postcard
Massachusetts is home to charming small towns that seem frozen in time, with main streets that look like they belong in a Norman Rockwell painting. These towns also house some of the most picturesque eateries you’ll ever visit. From seaside clam shacks to historic inns, these restaurants offer not just delicious food...
This Revolting Pest Increases its Activity in Massachusetts During Fall
Massachusetts properties may become a bit smellier during fall months but there are some measures you can take to prevent that from happening.
Shoplifting suspects, 1 from New Haven, caught after stopping at Wendy’s in Massachusetts
Two shoplifting suspects, one of whom is a New Haven resident, were caught after police said they stopped at a Wendy's drive-thru following the reported theft.
