Health care premiums could skyrocket come January for Mass. residents
Most Massachusetts residents will see higher insurance bills this year — but for those who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, the jump will likely be much bigger unless Congress acts soon. In Massachusetts alone, nearly 400,000 people enrolled in the program for the 2025 year. Nationally,...
RECALL: Pasta sauces made in Hartford, sold at stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts recalled
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Pasta sauces made in Connecticut and sold at Big Y and Stop & Shop stores are being recalled due to potential for food poisoning, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). First and Last Bakery, LLC, which is based in Hartford, are recalling the products due to possible health risk...
GOP mega-donor Michael Minogue pours $1.5 million into his own Mass. gubernatorial campaign
Michael Minogue, a wealthy former biotechnology executive, poured $1.5 million of his own money into his campaign for governor and raised more than $373,000 from individual donors during his first month in the race, according to state records and his spokesperson. The South Hamilton resident’s personal contribution...
Missing Worcester woman found dead in car
Joanna Brown was last seen leaving work on Friday. A Worcester woman who went missing on Friday was found dead inside her vehicle Monday afternoon. Worcester police reported that they located Joanna Brown deceased inside her 2025 gray Mitsubishi Outlander in the area of 27 Mount Vernon St. around 4 p.m. on Monday....
Results of mayoral races in Massachusetts
There were high-profile mayoral races in several cities across Massachusetts.
Setti Warren, Who Broke Barriers As Massachusetts’ First Black Mayor, Dies At 55
Rep. Ayanna Pressley remembered her “dear friend” as a “dedicated public servant” who she had spoken with the night before his passing. The state of Massachusetts is in mourning as news spread of Setti Warren, the first Black man elected as mayor of Newton, passing away at 55, The Boston Globe reports.
Homeowner furious over thoughtless neighbor’s DIY project: ‘They made no effort to contact me’
“That's awful." Homeowner furious over thoughtless neighbor's DIY project: 'They made no effort to contact me' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Massachusetts State Police looking for public’s help after construction worker suffers serious injuries in...
An early morning incident has left a construction worker with serious injuries. According to Tim McGuirk of Massachusetts State Police, this morning at 2:15 a.m., State Police responded to the scene of a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 north at mile marker 15.5 in Foxborough. The preliminary investigation...
Candidates running for Worcester City Council District 5 seat
WORCESTER, Mass. - In Decision 2025 coverage, we’re hearing from the candidates running for the City Council District 5 seat in Worcester. The Worcester City Council District 5 race is a rematch of incumbent Etel Haxhiaj and challenger Jose Rivera. Both names were on the ballot in 2023 and Haxhiaj won by 2.6%
Massachusetts Clarifies Police Officer Presence at Voting Sites
It's common to see police officers assigned to polling places. What can they do and not do while on duty?. A report from The Enterprise clarified that police officers are prohibited from campaigning or influencing how people vote, and they must not pressure voters to reveal their choices. A 2024 advisory from the...
