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A state watchdog report released Monday describes spending across Massachusetts’ 14 sheriffs’ offices as “chaotic,” citing deficits, lost revenue, and instances of illegal overspending.

Massachusetts has long been a powerhouse of American music, producing singers whose voices have shaped popular culture for generations. From legendary rock frontmen and folk storytellers to pop icons, soul performers, and contemporary chart toppers, the Bay State has nurtured an extraordinary range of musical talent. I

Spending by Massachusetts sheriffs is "a bit like the wild west," according to the state's Office of the Inspector General, which issued a report on state sheriff spending Monday. The 190-page report called the sheriffs' budgeting process "chaotic" and it expands on a preliminary report the inspector general released i

BOSTON – A Dominican national unlawfully residing in Lowell has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly using a stolen identity to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief funds and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, previously known as food stamps. According to the Massachusetts Department of J

On May 31, 2025, Marcelo Gomes da Silva was pulled over and detained by federal immigration agents while headed to volleyball practice.

As Massachusetts enforces waste bans, residents are encouraged to recycle correctly, especially when it comes to batteries, to safeguard both the environment and public health.

This five-part series looks at the challenges in building affordable housing and at some solutions in Berkshire County. Read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5. Regulatory reform is widely considered an important key in the overall effort to increase the supply and affordability of housing.

We all know that unexpected things can happen on the road, and while some of them are out of anyone’s control, some can be completely avoided, unless you’re a careless driver. Today, those in Lancaster, Massachusetts, faced a roadblock after an Amazon truck driver ignored the signage and drove straight under a bridge,

Domestic violence-related manslaughter and murder cases increased nearly 20% here in 2024, rising to the highest number in at least five years, according to the latest report from the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team.

Seventeen life sciences businesses awarded Massachusetts tax incentives to add and retain 426 combined jobs hit 10% of that target as of Dec. 31. Three companies, including Novartis, had reported layoffs either last year or this year.