Mass. lawmakers pledge new laws on scooters, e-bikes and similar devices: ‘It’s completely changed’
Massachusetts legislators leading transportation policy are intent on addressing the rapid rise in recent years of “micromobility” devices — such as scooters and electric bikes — and their safety risks to riders and pedestrians. Top state officials have grown increasingly concerned with the speedy, nimble devices...
Massachusetts Woman, 46, Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Stolen Human Remains Used in Her ‘Creepy...
Katrina Maclean 46, pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 8 to trafficking human remains that had been stolen from Harvard Medical School
New Netflix Doc Focuses on New England Mystery
Netflix’s new true-crime documentary revisits the Carman family deaths, the mysterious Rhode Island fishing trip, and the unanswered questions that still surround the case.
Fitchburg man arrested after entering Leominster Verizon store, charging at and threatening employee
LEOMINSTER — On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Officer Tiffany Beaupre and Officer Mackenson Adescar of the Leominster Police Department were dispatched to Verizon at 975 Merriam Avenue following a report of a disturbance. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the...
25 Investigates: Child advocate to release report on death of 4-year-old Worcester girl
DCF had created a safety plan for the family at some point before the child’s death, according to sources.
Local Rescue Shares Little Dog with Big Personality Found Abandoned Now Seeking Forever Home
Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a Massachusetts-based foster dog rescue organization, has recently introduced Kel, a small 16lb dog with an outsized personality who is ready to find his forever home. The rescue describes Kel as a charismatic canine companion currently in foster care and available for adoption.
First Alert issued for snowy, wintry mix Wednesday in New England
It’s a frigid start, but a reasonable recovery this afternoon. The only reason we’re warming up is because we’ll be on the back side of high pressure. Otherwise, sun is limited to the early part of the day. A spat of rain and snow showers will zip...
Mass. regulators expected to pass social consumption of cannabis on Thursday
Social consumption of cannabis would be allowed at dispensaries, lounges, or even at yoga studios.
Mass. health officials issue safety alert after state’s 1st confirmed silicosis case
Silicosis is an incurable and potentially fatal lung disease associated with working in the stone countertop industry.
Checkers & Rally’s Opens First Location in Massachusetts
Fearlessly Original Brand Debuts in Worcester Led by Veteran Restaurant Family Operators. December 09, 2025 // Franchising.com // WORCESTER, Mass. – Checkers & Rally’s, the iconic double drive-thru burger and fries brand known for its legendary taste, undeniable value, and game-changing innovation, is bringing the...

















