Mass. transparency bill sparks outrage as state auditor blasts proposal ahead of House vote
A controversial transparency bill headed for a House vote is drawing sharp criticism from State Auditor Diana DiZoglio, who warns it could limit oversight and sidestep voters’ will.
Eighteen firefighters graduate from Massachusetts training program
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Eighteen firefighters graduated on Tuesday from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program in Massachusetts. The ceremony was delayed by one day to allow students and staff to attend the funeral for Boston Firefighter Robert T. Kilduff, Jr., who died in the line of duty on May 2
Massachusetts orthopedic network adds 13-physician practice
Waltham, Mass.-based Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance added Hingham, Mass.-based South Shore Orthopedics as its sixth division, effective June 1. The addition expanded NOA to six divisions representing 120 physicians, 108 advanced practice providers and 26 physical and occupational therapists across 22 locations in Massa
Investigation at Uxbridge High School after multiple cancer cases
Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases.
New Worcester housing proposal aimed at grandparents raising grandchildren on their own
Housing specifically designed for grandparents actively raising their grandchildren could be coming to Worcester. Senior Connection, an organization that offers resources for seniors and senior caretakers in Central Massachusetts, is looking to develop 39 housing units at 264 Stafford St., according to an application s
Photographer recounts unprovoked stabbing at Maine wedding
“I looked down, and I saw a hole in my stomach. And I said, ‘That’s not very good.’"
National Recall On Frozen Food Sold At Walmart, Target, Other Stores Affects Massachusetts
There is a nationwide recall in effect for a popular frozen food due to a potential risk of being contaminated with Salmonella.
Effort to save Rutland’s Fourth of July celebration falls short
An effort to restore Rutland’s Fourth of July parade and fireworks failed during a Select Board meeting Monday night.
Is It A Crime To Keep Roadkill Deer In Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, the summer still brings heightened deer and moose activity near roads, requiring drivers to stay vigilant during early morning and evening hours.
A Worcester developer’s wife says he forged her name in bankruptcy filings
A Worcester developer is facing accusations of forging his wife name in a bankruptcy filing a federal judge blocked last month. Judge Elizabeth Katz dismissed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that was submitted by developers Daniel and Rebecca Yarnie in April 2026. The Yarnies are listed as managers of the...
