Worcester MA

The commonwealth’s largest nurses union is worried about the future of health care in Western Massachusetts. “Springfield and the greater Western Massachusetts region cannot afford to lose another hospital service,” Jaime Hyatt, RN, and Dee Doyle, RN, co-chairs of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) Bargaining...

WORCESTER — A $1 million prize has been claimed on a ticket sold at a familiar lucky location in Worcester. The Peter Quill Trust of Quincy has claimed a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Bonus Money” instant ticket game. The trust, represented by trustee David Spillane, chose a...

A popular Tampa, Florida fast food chain will open it's first Massachusetts and New England locations soon.

Massachusetts is a state of contrasts—historic cities, quiet forests, rocky coastlines, and rolling farmlands. But whether you’re walking through Boston Common or hiking in the Berkshires, one bird seems to be watching from above, intelligent eyes glinting with mischief—the crow. Crows are among the most...

The government shutdown has driven up demand at food pantries as people struggle to feed their families, including their pets. The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is stepping up to help by hosting pop-up pantries with pet supplies.

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Massachusetts regulators say a final vote on long-awaited social consumption regulations could arrive by Christmas, a timeline offered Friday by Cannabis Control Commission Chair Shannon O’Brien as the agency welcomed a new commissioner. Carrie Benedon, an...

Original rhythm guitarist Ray Tabano performed with the band, and went on to design merch for them. On November 6, 1970, Aerosmith performed their very first show at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts—a humble but historic night that marked the official beginning of one of rock’s most legendary...

Beloved supermarket chain Market Basket now has its own brand of beer through a collaboration with a well-known New England brewery. Taking its name from the store's slogan, the Market Basket More For Your Dollar Lager was announced Wednesday. It's a light lager made by Vermont's Zero Gravity Beer. The...

STURBRIDGE, Mass. -- Missing for nearly 50 days, Lady is now home safe and sound. Her owners David and Carrie Bell are originally from Maine. They live in Ohio now and had a scary experience at a Massachusetts campground on their way home. What You Need To Know. Lady, an...

As you well know, Massachusetts residents, drunk driving is no laughing matter. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every day here in the United States, almost 30 people die in drunk-driving crashes. That works out to about 1 every 52 minutes. Not a good statistic. I, myself, back...