Residents rally together after utility giant proposes massive energy bill increases: ‘Nothing was gonna...
"It was organized chaos." Residents rally together after utility giant proposes massive energy bill increases: 'Nothing was gonna stop us' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Big Y to open four stores in Massachusetts. Where they’ll be located
Regional supermarket chain Big Y announced plans to open four new grocery locations in Massachusetts over the next two years. The new stores are expected to open on the state's North Shore, South Shore, and the South Coast, "underscoring Big Y's dedication to serving more communities across the region," the company...
Typical trip to market turns into big multi-state lottery win in Massachusetts
A trip to a Massachusetts market turned out to be very lucrative as it resulted in a big lottery win recently. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Cranfield Homesteaders Trust of Quincy has claimed a $25,000 a year for life prize won in the multi-state Lucky for Life drawing. The...
Attempt to roll back legal cannabis in MA is part of a national trend....
Voters may have the chance to reverse the eight-year-old law allowing recreational cannabis sales in Massachusetts this November. After starting as a long shot, a ballot proposal to roll back marijuana legalization in the state was certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office by the Jan. 7 deadline after...
Crews extinguish EV car fire blaze in Shrewsbury
Crews in Shrewsbury helped extinguish a vehicle fire on Sunday night.
Man intentionally crashes car into Shrewsbury Police Department, chief says
A man crashed a car into the police station in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, on Monday. Shrewsbury Police Chief Kevin Anderson said that the crash is believed to be intentional.
Ben Affleck Butchers “Mattapoisett” on National TV
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Jimmy Fallon tried Massachusetts town names, but Affleck botched Mattapoisett and locals are having fun with it.
Propane truck overturned on the side of the road
MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- Viewers sent reports into our newsroom Monday morning of an propane truck overturned and on the side of the road. Officials tell us it slid off the road in these icy conditions. Our crews were on scene around 10:45 a.m., where emergency crews were trying to...
8 Beloved Massachusetts Mom-And-Pop Places Locals Keep Coming Back To
There’s something magical about walking into a restaurant where the owner greets you by name, where recipes have been passed down through generations, and where every dish tastes like it was made with love in someone’s home kitchen. Massachusetts is filled with these treasures—small, family-run spots that don’t...
Massachusetts Is Cutting the Red Tape on Your Health Care
You know the feeling. You’re at the doctor’s office. You’re sick. You need a test. Or maybe a specific medication. Your doctor agrees. Simple, right?. Because then comes the dreaded phrase: “We need to check with your insurance first.”. Prior authorization. It’s the bureaucratic hurdle that...

















