The Delicious Chocolate Shop in Massachusetts You Need to Visit for a Sweet Treat
When I first moved to Salem many years ago, I immediately fell in love with the rich history and celebratory spirit of this unique North Shore community. I spent days exploring the fascinating museums, eclectic stores, and delicious restaurants scattered throughout the city’s limits. Along the way, I discovered Salem...
A year after snow plowing debacle, Worcester hopes to dig out of bad reputation
Worcester resident Angela Stockdale is already dreading the possibility of heavy snow this weekend, and her city’s past performance in snow cleanup isn’t helping. The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a winter storm watch for Worcester County and 12 other counties in the state, with forecasts predicting the...
Worcester police investigate after window shatters on plow truck
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is investigating what caused a window to shatter on a plow truck that was removing snow from city streets early in the morning Thursday, Jan. 22. Shortly before 2 a.m., police responded to the area of 5 Sterling St. for a report of a plow truck with a shattered passenger...
Cause not certain as officials ID man killed in Oakham blaze
OAKHAM − Fire officials say the deadly blaze on Skyline Drive early Wednesday, Jan. 21, appears to be accidental, possibly tied to a space heater. Investigators have been unable to make a clear determination of the cause, citing the extensive damage to the house at 67 Skyline Drive. Authorities on Thursday identified...
Forecasters Narrow Snowfall Forecast Ahead of Weekend Storm
MASSACHUSETTS – Forecasters are getting a clearer picture of how much snow the region could see from a winter storm expected this weekend. The National Weather Service says while some parts of Massachusetts could see totals as high as a foot and a half, our area is more likely to receive between 6 and 12 inches of...
Do Mass. residents have to prepare for exploding trees this weekend?
Massachusetts is already preparing for sub-zero temperatures and a massive snowstorm this weekend, but will residents also have to look out for exploding trees?. “Exploding trees” have gone viral on social media in recent days, as more people get acquainted with the phenomenon in advance of the storm that is...
Gov. Healey declares remote-work day as 2-foot snowstorm nears Mass.
With frigid air and a threat of two feet of snow barreling toward Massachusetts, Gov. Maura Healey has declared Monday a remote‑work day and activated the state’s emergency operations center, warning residents to stay home, prepare for outages and keep off the roads. “We’re here today to talk...
Worcester man accused in shooting on I-290 being held without bail
WORCESTER – A city man is being held pending a dangerousness hearing for allegedly driving alongside and shooting at the driver of a moving car, hitting him in the leg and scrotum, three months ago on a stretch on Interstate 290. Jonathan Febles, 35, is charged with armed assault to murder, assault and battery with a...
Beloved Mass. chef makes ‘difficult’ decision to close Michelin-recognized restaurant
A beloved Massachusetts celebrity chef and TV personality is going to have to close one of his key restaurants, he recently announced. Emeril Lagasse has made the “difficult decision” to close his Michelin-recognized restaurant, 34 Restaurant & Bar, in New Orleans. The news comes just a little more...
Mass. woman gets time in federal prison for embezzling more than $400K from employer
The former office manager for a Franklin environmental services business has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling more than $400,000 from her employer, the U.S. Attorney said Friday. Marie Hobson, 55, of Attleboro, was sentenced to 18 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release,...
