Healey addresses rise in “street takeovers” in Massachusetts
Gov. Maura Healey addressed the sudden rise of illegal car meetups and racing known as "street takeovers" in Massachusetts Wednesday.
Bolton police chief dies unexpectedly
Bolton police chief Luke Hamburger died unexpectedly on Sunday.
Worcester food truck festival to feature famous frankfurter on wheels
Those in Worcester this Saturday will have a chance to catch up with a famous hot dog on wheels and relish its arrival at a food truck festival. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make a special appearance at the 14th Worcester Food Truck and Craft Beverage Festival on Oct. 11.
New FEMA Flood Maps Cause Alarm for Massachusetts Property Owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently updated its flood maps across Massachusetts' Charles, Nashua, and Merrimack watersheds. These updates have resulted in increased flood risk designations for approximately 100 households in Peabody and additional parcels in towns such as Brookline and Wellesley....
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Endorses Bill for Commemorative License Plates Honoring Fallen Officers’ Families
In an effort to honor families of fallen police officers, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has expressed her backing for legislation dedicated to the creation of a commemorative license plate. The proposed Blue Star Family license plate, established under bills S.2449 and H.3811, will be issued by the Registrar of...
I ranked the best Mass. cider doughnuts. Readers let me know how wrong I...
Last week, I published a list of the 17 best cider doughnuts in Massachusetts – and also put out a video. It was a passion project, born out of a genuine love for visiting orchards and country stores and walking away with a little treat (or six). I traveled...
Holiday display featuring hundreds of inflatables welcomes everyone to stop by
WORCESTER, Mass. - A local inflatable display is growing each year and raising money for Why Me & Sherry's House. The Cornwell Holiday Display features more than 160 inflatables for Halloween and more than 200 for Christmas. The display is free to visit and accepts donations which all go to...
Worcester mother breaks silence after months being jailed by ICE
The morning of May 8 — the day she was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in a chaotic scene on Worcester’s Eureka Street and started her five months of detainment — began as a normal workday for Rosane Ferreira-De Oliveira. She was getting ready for her...
Traffic delays on Mass. Pike at Pru Tunnel following serious motorcycle crash
A serious motorcycle crash on the Massachusetts Turnpike at the Prudential Tunnel is causing traffic delays on Tuesday morning. State police said troopers responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle with serious injuries on the Mass. Pike eastbound at the Prudential Tunnel around 8:15 a.m. The left...
Local Rescue Shares 3.5-Month-Old Schnauzer Mix Puppy Looking For Love
Get ready to meet a cheerful little Schnauzer mix puppy who is searching for the family that will give him a happy life. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Scotty, a 3-and-a-half-month-old puppy from Mississippi. Scotty’s past remains a...

















