3 Rhode Islanders charged with public assistance fraud
(WJAR) — Three Rhode Islanders are facing charges, in separate cases, of fraudulently obtaining tens of thousands of dollars in public assistance benefits. Rhode Island State Police brought the charges last week after investigating complaints from various state agencies beginning months ago. NBC 10 obtained court...
The government shutdown is over, but thousands in Mass. are still waiting on heat...
Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It's Monday. A quick reminder that the partial Red Line closure between North Quincy and Braintree continues this week through Sunday, Nov. 23. The MBTA is urging...
New England’s Unsolved: The Kevin Lino case, unmasking a serial killer
In the last few months, many have been talking about a possible New England Serial Killer. Law enforcement has been skeptical. But now, a real potential serial killer, someone you’ve likely never heard about, is slowly being unmasked in Massachusetts. And there is concern that there could be more...
Cherished 79-year-old Massachusetts restaurant closes forever — heartbreaking announcement
SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. — A North Shore legend has officially served its last meal. Hawthorne by the Sea, the iconic oceanfront restaurant that stood overlooking the water for almost 80 years,…
Local 5-Pound Chihuahua Mix is Searching For New Home After Rescue From “Horrible” Hoarding...
Meet Old Man Henry, a 5-pound Chihuahua who is looking for a hopeful future after being rescued from a bleak past. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Old Man Henry after he came into their care. According to the rescue, “Old Man Henry came...
This Classic Diner In Massachusetts Serves Up The Best Breakfast You’ll Ever Taste
There’s something magical about sliding into a vinyl booth at a classic American diner, where the coffee flows freely and pancakes are flipped with practiced precision. Nestled in Watertown, Massachusetts, the Deluxe Town Diner stands as a gleaming beacon of breakfast perfection. A chrome-clad time capsule where...
Breaking News: Seniors shafted in dispute between the Bay State’s largest health insurer and...
News tips? Story ideas? Email us at [email protected]. Health insurance nightmare: Some seniors with primary care docs at the Bay State’s second-largest hospital system could soon be out of network and out of luck.
Parole granted to Mass. man who committed double murder at 19
A Massachusetts man convicted of a double murder who later injured correctional officers while incarcerated has been granted parole. In 1991, Zakariya Ibrahim-Bush’s girlfriend had told him she was afraid of 22-year-old Melvin Bonnet. He assured her no one would hurt her, the Massachusetts Parole Board wrote. On...
Logan TSA agents to earn $10,000 bonuses after shutdown, Noem says
More than 270 TSA agents at Logan did not miss a day of work during the 43-day shutdown, Noam said. She did not specify how many will receive the bonus. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Logan International Airport to deliver $10,000 bonuses Saturday night after, her agency said, more than 270 TSA...
10 Hole-in-the-Wall Lobster Shacks in Massachusetts That Taste Like Summer
Summer in Massachusetts means one thing: fresh lobster eaten right by the water. The Bay State is home to dozens of tiny, no-frills seafood spots where the lobster is sweet, the views are stunning, and the atmosphere is pure New England charm. These hidden gems serve up some of the...
