Facing the Fallout: The Impact of Funding Cuts on Disability Services
A recent development has sparked outrage among the community of those who rely on state-funded programs for sustenance. As of January 2026, the state-funded program, Mom's Meals, which delivers meals to the elderly and disabled, will no longer be funded. This news was delivered to a man with schizo-effective disorder...
Lowell woman arrested at Gardner credit union for trying to cash fake $3.6k check...
GARDNER — On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Gardner Police Officers Angel Espada and Thomas Neufell were dispatched to the GFA Federal Credit Union located at 229 Parker Street following a report that an individual attempted to cash a fraudulent check. (The account and quotations in...
For state’s homeless, a new bill could make IDs easier to obtain
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Robyn Kennedy and Rep. James O’Day of Worcester will waive the $25 fee for homeless applicants and reduce their burden to obtain proof of residency. Boston University News Service. It has been about two years since Avi Manning lost her state ID. Like many...
10 Massachusetts Pizzerias Where Neighborhood Slices Beat The Big Brands
Massachusetts pizza came into focus for me one town at a time. I’ve eaten bar pies so crisp the pan hissed when it hit the table, slices so soft they folded themselves, and wood-fired rounds that felt tied to the street they came from. Each stop had its own...
Southborough PD arrests four at hotel on Route 9
SOUTHBOROUGH — In two separate incidents, the Southborough Police Department apprehended several individuals at a hotel on Turnpike Road Tuesday, Nov. 18. The first incident occurred around 2 p.m. when Detective Owen O'Brien attempted to serve an arrest warrant at the hotel in connection with an ongoing investigation...
11 Family-Owned Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts That Locals Say Feel Like A Trip To...
Massachusetts is home to some of the most authentic Italian dining experiences outside of Italy itself. These family-owned gems have been passed down through generations, bringing old-world recipes and warm hospitality to New England. Whether you’re craving homemade pasta or wood-fired pizza, these restaurants...
Rapidly moving bill would undo Mass. progress in comating climate change | letter
To the Editor: The Massachusetts House is rushing to vote on H.4744, “An Act Relative to Energy Affordability, Clean Power and Economic Competitiveness.” If you favor addressing climate change, review the bill, then contact your elected state legislators. Act quickly before they pull a fast one and pass this Big Step...
Massachusetts State Police mourns loss of noble, beloved horse ‘Jay’
“On the evening of November 19, 2025, Massachusetts State Police Mount Jay passed away from complications from cancer. Jay, a 12 ½ year old Percheron, joined the Mounted Unit at the age of 10 in March of 2023 from CNY Event Ranch in Oswego NY. Standing 18 hands tall, his stature made quite the presence at every event...
Intense Debate: The Underlying Causes of Financial Issues in Numerous Massachusetts Cities and Towns
CBS News - 11/19/2025 08:34:57 PM. Massachusetts cities and towns are reportedly facing a potential historic fiscal crisis, despite new revenue streams from legalized cannabis and the millionaire's tax. A report indicates that infrastructure improvements and staffing needs are not being met, with state funds being...
Wife of man missing from hospital takes to Worcester streets as part of desperate...
A desperate search was underway in Worcester on Saturday for a man who went missing after escaping from a mental health evaluation at Heywood Hospital in Gardner three weeks ago.
