Gov. Healey invests $50M to pave 217 miles of local roads in 34 Mass....
Healey says the investment will make a tangible difference for residents.
Most assaults at Worcester schools came from its youngest students
Most incidents of students physically assaulting Worcester Public School (WPS) staff took place in elementary schools during the previous school year, according to data the district shared Friday. The school district saw assaults on staff by students increase from 92 in the 2023-2024 school year to 158 in the...
Cleaning lady charged with stealing over $40,000 from Charlton-based employer’s bank accounts
CHARLTON — On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Detective Ronald Obuchowski of the Charlton Police Department was assigned to investigate a past larceny that had originally been reported to the Charlton Police Department on April 29, 2025. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed...
‘The Whistler’ was a Worcester legend
WORCESTER – Sometimes it is the least famous person who can make the most lasting impression. They don’t always have to do much or be internationally known. Such is the case with Walter Joseph Barch of Worcester, better known as The Whistler or The Fox, as he called himself.
Dept. of Public Utilities To Review Gas And Electric Charges For Winter
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Officials are planning to review the cost of heating homes in Massachusetts. The Department of Public Utilities announced an investigation to review all charges for customers in the Bay State. "About time, long overdue," one local said. The probe comes two months after Governor Maura...
Editorial: Potential ballot bid would ax recreational pot, including cafes
It’s no longer a pipe dream. Ten years after Massachusetts voters approved the use of recreational marijuana, individuals 21 and older will now be allowed to enjoy that experience at licensed social consumption establishments. While it appeared at times that this eventually might never arrive — due to the...
Massachusetts Called a Grinch State
Massachusetts ranked #9 among America's grinchiest states, but the data may not tell the whole holiday story for the Bay State.
Massachusetts to be smashed by 60 mph winds and horror downpours in wild weather...
Massachusetts is bracing for a weather rollercoaster: a warm spell with heavy rain and gusty winds, followed by a chilling, icy air blast.
Massachusetts U.S. attorney reveal major SNAP fraud charges
Two men from Haiti are charged in connection with trafficking over $7 million in Massachusetts SNAP benefits.
DPU launches investigation into high energy bills
Massachusetts is investigating why gas and electric bills are so high and exploring ways to mitigate these costs.
