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Massachusetts General Hospital shared spooky photos of babies ready to celebrate their first Halloween in the neonatal intensive care units.

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It's a good day to tie down your outdoor Halloween decorations and clear the drains of leaves. While New England will avoid most impacts from Hurricane Melissa, we are...

Massachusetts’ manufacturing retreat has been in full swing all 2025. With far too many facilities already closing this year… Unfortunately, there’s more pain on the way. More specifically, the Comfort…

The Rhode Island State Police today announced in a release that during September and October 2025 the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force, the DEA Providence District Office, and the Massachusetts State Police conducted joint narcotics operations in Johnston and Warwick as well as locations in Massachusetts....

Some troubling news to share with my fellow Massachusetts residents. What many dismiss as a mere nuisance can actually have pretty devastating health consequences. I'm referring to MOLD of all things. Yes, exposure to mold can lead to health problems, some of them major: chronic skin conditions, respiratory...

BOSTON – State Representative Steven Xiarhos (R–Barnstable) announced today that Colby’s Law has received unanimous support from the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security and will now move forward in the legislative process. Representative Xiarhos expressed deep gratitude to House Chair Dan Cahill...

WORCESTER – The City of Worcester announced the United Response Fund at a press conference at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 30. The fund seeks to supplement federal funding suspensions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and federal funding and cuts to home heating assistance passed by Congress this...

Worcester, Massachusetts, has seen several new and updated restaurants open recently. These additions offer a range of cuisines and dining settings. Residents and visitors have more options for meals with family, friends, or special occasions.

A new report commissioned by the College of the Holy Cross found that the college generates $866 million for Massachusetts’ economy and $313 million for Worcester’s economy. The report was written by the economic consulting firm ESI, according to a Holy Cross spokesperson. The college commissioned the report...

The state’s innovative winter heat-pump rates go into effect this weekend and should make the tech more accessible. Deeper discounts could come next year. Massachusetts heat-pump owners will spend less to stay warm this winter, thanks to an innovative policy going into effect this weekend. The state’s three...