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Firefighters soon discovered the occupant of the home had gotten himself out safely, and no injuries were reported.

DEAR PET TALK: Why does Reggie have spots? What kind of a cat is he? Is he going to bite me? Does he like to be petted?. — fourth grade students in Mrs. Thomas’s classroom, Crocker Elementary School, Fitchburg. DEAR STUDENTS: We really enjoyed bringing TheraPAWS therapy pets to...

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Your dog just bit someone — and now you’re wondering what comes next. In Massachusetts, the answer carries real legal weight, because the state holds dog owners to one of the strictest liability standards in the country. Whether the bite happened in your yard, at a park, or during a walk, the law...

Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni has announced that a Massachusetts man who was on probation was arraigned in Springfield District Court following his arrest as part of a multi-agency investigation into the attempted exploitation of children. The investigation was initiated by the New Jersey State Police, whose undercover investigators identified...

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding residents to beware of fraudulent text messages that ask for payment for tolls or violations by using a link sent to a person's cell phone. MassDOT divisions will never ask for payment at a link embedded into a text message.

BOSTON – According to a release from the Massachusetts Department of Justice, six individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved shipments of packages containing kilograms of cocaine and fentanyl from California for further distribution in Massachusetts:

Lori Diamond, a devoted mom, musician, and advocate for inclusion, is deeply involved in building community through the arts. She leads “Music Includes”, an inspiring group of performers of all ages and abilities who bring joyful, inclusive music to local audiences. Lori also contributes to the Northborough PorchFest Committee and the Northborough Cultural Council, supporting creative expression across the community. She co-hosts a...

On Saturday Afternoon, the 13-11 Syracuse Mets faced off against their fellow 13-11 host Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park. This was the fifth game of the current six-game series in Worcester, with the two sides splitting the first four games. On this chilly late April day, Syracuse sent Bryce Conley and his 5.40 ERA out to the mound, while the...

WORCESTER – UMass Memorial Health announced a $50,000 gift from Avidia Bank to support the expansion and renovation of the Emergency Department at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Marlborough Campus. The project will increase emergency room capacity, reduce wait times, and enhance the patient-centered environment for patients, families, and caregivers.

A Massachusetts man will soon have a sweet new ride after hitting big money on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Miguel Maldonado of Lawrence is the first $1 million grand prize winner in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s new “Ruby Mine 50X” instant ticket game.