Trooper who rescued man on Tobin Bridge says, “I was supposed to be there.”
A dramatic encounter atop the Tobin Bridge ended with a man being brought to safety, thanks to the calm and compassionate approach of a State Police crisis negotiator.
‘Heartbroken’: Healey, Warren, Markey react to deadly shooting at Brown University
Massachusetts’ top leaders offered condolences to the state of Rhode Island, condemning the act of violence at Brown University that left at least two people dead and eight others injured.
State House Spotlight: A friend like Maura
Massachusetts events reflected national headlines this week, with healthcare and the National Guard top of mind.
Western Mass. mental health clinic expanding to Worcester
Balanced Recovery Center, a mental health clinic based in East Longmeadow, is expanding to Worcester next year. The clinic is opening an office at 51 Union St. which will open on Jan. 5, 2026, according to a spokesperson for Balanced Recovery Center. “Expanding into Worcester allows Balanced Recovery Center to...
Woman stabbed while changing baby in restroom at Macy’s Herald Square in New York
NEW YORK (TNND) — A woman from California was reportedly stabbed from behind while she was changing her baby in a restroom at Macy's Herald Square in New York. A Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) spokesperson told The National News Desk that Kerri Aherne, 43, who is from Massachusetts, was arrested on...
Incurable Lung Disease Linked To Stone Countertops Confirmed In MA
State public health officials issued an urgent safety alert about silicosis on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The disease was diagnosed in a Hispanic man in his 40s who spent 14 years working for stone countertop fabrication and installation companies across the state. Silicosis develops after someone breathes in crystalline...
Driver finds bullet lodged in vehicle after alleged road rage shooting on I-495
A Massachusetts man says he narrowly escaped death after an alleged road rage shooting on I-495. The gunman has not been found.
How 20 customers can win free Raising Cane’s for a year in Worcester
Fans of the chicken finger chain Raising Cane’s will have a chance to win free meals for a year. All they have to do is come to the chain’s new location in Worcester on Dec. 16. A special drawing will take place during the company’s grand opening of...
New England Weather Alert: Maine–Massachusetts–Connecticut Christmas Eve Forecast Dec. 18–24 Turns Wintry
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boston, MA – New England is setting up for a widespread wintry weather pattern from December 18–24, with NOAA’s long-range outlook showing below-normal temperatures in the northern tier and near-normal...
Nearly 3 million people have caught the flu. Here’s the virus report for Massachusetts
The U.S. is seeing a post-Thanksgiving spike in influenza, data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday shows.
