Massachusetts Needs This Game-Changing Bottle Machine
A new fast bottle return machine in Michigan has people amazed, and now locals are asking why Massachusetts does not have something like it yet.
Maine Court Sentences Dominican Man for Illegal Drug Trafficking
A Bangor judge has sentenced a Dominican man who used Facebook to sell fentanyl in Maine.
Northborough firefighter arrested, charged with strangling girlfriend, shooting at father
Northborough officials have placed a town firefighter on paid leave following his arrest on charges related to assaults on his father and girlfriend last month. Leicester resident Christopher Goodney Jr., 33, pleaded not guilty to 10 charges in connection with the Dec. 20 incident involving his girlfriend during his...
State pushes through plan to cut acres of pines
State officials endorsed a plan to cut almost 200 acres of white pines in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest, without an environmental impact report that was sought by some Islanders opposed to the plan. The Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office, which conducts reviews of environmental impacts of...
Healey-Driscoll Administration announces nearly $190,000 in grants to support inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation
On Dec. 23, 2025, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced nearly $190,000 in grants to support equitable access to outdoor recreation events through the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR). Nineteen organizations and municipalities have been awarded Inclusive and Accessible Event grants to improve...
Massachusetts is One of the Most Tick Infested States in America
Massachusetts and ticks unfortunately go hand and hand to the point where the Bay State falls within the five most tick infested states in America.
Massachusetts man makes smart move after hitting $1,000,000 State Lottery prize on instant game
A Massachusetts man is welcoming in the new year right with a big win on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Daniel Espinosa Valencia of East Boston has won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Gold 50X” $10 instant ticket game.
Massachusetts girl recovering from rare illness linked to flu
An Ashland, Massachusetts family is warning others to take the flu seriously, after their 4-year-old daughter almost died.
Mass. man will buy new truck, house with $1M lottery prize
A man from Massachusetts who won the lottery and came forward with this winning ticket on Tuesday already knows what he wants to do with the prize. Robert Masjoan, of Gloucester, won $1 million from the “$10,000,000 Instant Millions” scratch ticket game from the Massachusetts State Lottery. Masjoan...
Massachusetts Lawmakers Move to Change Tax Rebate Law
Massachusetts lawmakers may alter Chapter 62F, the tax rebate law that returned surplus revenue to taxpayers, putting the issue before voters this fall.
