Worcester MA

The new complaint in Essex Superior Court seeks $25 million in damages. The filing is the latest development in a case that has raised questions about the Massachusetts State Police’s (MSP) handling of an alleged crime involving one of their own.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation says it has suspended eight employees and four supervisors as part of an ongoing investigation into possible overtime fraud at its Charlestown maintenance facility. "MassDOT continues to take these allegations seriously," the agency said in an email Thursday. MassDOT said

As summer heats up, bear sightings are on the rise in the Berkshires, including one crossing Curran Highway. Understanding bear behavior can help keep our communities safe.

WORCESTER — On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Worcester City Council’s Standing Committee on Public Service and Transportation reviewed possible improvements to the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) bus service, including later buses, better Sunday service, route changes, same-day paratransit and a review of the

Nothing screams summer more than classic hot dog stands in Massachusetts. While you can grab a delicious hot dog and refreshing soda anywhere in the Bay State, it always tastes better when you get it from an iconic roadside stand or retro diner. The vibe is nostalgic, the prices are affordable, and the food is […]

Samya Stumo, who was raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts, was 24 and on her way to work on expanding affordable healthcare in Kenya in 2019 when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 fell to the earth just six minutes after takeoff, killing all 157 people on board. Months earlier, another Boeing 737 MAX crashed in Indonesia, ki

CLINTON — On Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 11:38 a.m., Clinton Police Dispatch received a call from Shehab Alkushtaree of Mr. Moe’s Gulf gas station, at 219 Brook Street, who reported that a male customer got into an argument with one of his employees and then tried to run the employee over with his vehicl

They plan to open over 20 new stores in several states in 2026. And, YES, Massachusetts is one of the states that will see new locations.

A Hooters located in Central Massachusetts is shutting down, the restaurant announced Wednesday on Facebook. “After much consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our Shrewsbury location,” the announcement reads. “These decisions are never easy, and we want to sincerely thank the Shrewsbury community fo

Good seafood is integral to Bay State culture. It's why lobster rolls are a top Massachusetts cultural export along with Dunkin', Sam Adams beer or "Good Will Hunting." Massachusetts seafood is so good that Yankee Magazine made a list of the 15 best seafood restaurants in New England, the Bay State dominated a full thi