North America’s Best Chocolate is Made in Massachusetts
This Massachusetts chocolate maker has one more International Chocolate Awards than anyone else in North America.
Angelo Gomez Appointed as Chair of Massachusetts Parole Board by Governor Healey
In a move affirming her commitment to both safety and fairness in the criminal justice system, Governor Maura Healey has announced the promotion of Angelo Gomez to Chair of the Massachusetts Parole Board. Healey's decision reflects her confidence in the seasoned law enforcement veteran, whose resume spans over three...
Lobster population falls off New England, leading regulators to declare overfishing
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A new report says America’s lobsters , which have been in decline since 2018, are now being overfished off New England. The stock has declined by 34% since that year in its most important fishing grounds, the regulatory Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission said Thursday. The commission...
Rehoboth country store bracing for hit as SNAP benefits end
More than a million Massachusetts residents use SNAP benefits, and the ripple effects could be staggering.
Mass. drivers are baffled by these new traffic lights — here’s how they work
Hybrid traffic lights, designed to make crossings safer, are confusing motorists across the state — and some drivers are running red lights. Massachusetts drivers are facing a new kind of red light — and many aren’t sure what to do. Across the state, 40 hybrid traffic lights...
The Small-Town Diner In Massachusetts That Secretly Serves The Best Breakfast Sandwich In The...
Tucked away in the charming village of Florence, Massachusetts sits an unassuming yellow building that houses breakfast magic so delicious it should probably be illegal in at least seven states. Miss Florence Diner isn’t trying to impress you with fancy decor or trendy menu items – it’s too busy perfecting...
Town by town Mass. map shows where SNAP cuts will hit hardest: Find your...
More than 1 million people in Massachusetts are at risk of not receiving federal food aid starting Nov. 1. With the federal government still shut down, funds for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assistance are set to dry up at the beginning of the month. SNAP is a federal program...
Can you buy liquor at the grocery store in Massachusetts? Here’s what the law...
Americans spend millions of dollars on alcohol every year. But can you buy it at a grocery store? Laws governing when, where and what kind of alcohol you can buy are different in every state. That’s because, like driving laws and school curricula, alcohol is regulated individually by state government. Massachusetts...
Mass. home improvement company abruptly closes, leaving workers and customers in the dark
A company technician told Boston 25 that he had over $1 million worth of pending customer orders — all now canceled.
Mass. mother was stabbed to death during robbery. Her killer just got a second...
A Massachusetts man once sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole has been given parole. Rolando Rodriguez was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of 32-year-old Kenia Melo when he was 18. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, in...
