Woman Charged in Stabbing During Street Brawl on Worcester’s Water Street
In the early hours of Saturday, on a bustling Worcester street known for its nightlife, chaos broke into violence when a fight erupted in a public parking lot on Water Street. According to a social media post by the Worcester Police Department, their officers arrived at the scene to find a large crowd that was both...
More than 3,400 voted: These finalists rose to the top for state flag, seal,...
More than 3,400 readers responded to our poll — and they didn't hold back. The finalists for the new state flag, seal, and motto were recently revealed and Boston.com readers have a lot of thoughts. After a four-plus year process, more than 1,150 submissions were sent to the Massachusetts...
Horse rescued from I-93 in Massachusetts, after it ran away from rider
A horse was rescued after it was seen trotting down Interstate-93 in Massachusetts on Sunday.
Mark Wahlberg Begins Filming Emotional New Movie in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is hosting a Wahlberg reunion these days with both famous brothers filming in the Bay State. While Donnie Wahlberg's highly anticipated Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, continues taping in and around Boston, little brother Mark Wahlberg is doing some filming in his home state as well. From the sounds...
New Massachusetts license plate honors K9 officers and handlers
Massachusetts just approved a new license plate design set to honor K9 officers and their handlers.
‘We need an army:’ RI struggles to keep spotted lanternflies at bay
Spotted lanternfly populations have "exploded" this summer in parts of Rhode Island and scientists are struggling to tackle the infestations.
Massachusetts woman has her children in mind after winning big State Lottery prize
It is no surprise that when a Massachusetts woman was asked what she would do with her lottery winnings, she thought of her kids. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Deliwe Jalbert of Lexington has won a $100 a week for life prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$100 a Week for Life” $1 instant ticket...
Maine & New Hampshire 2 of the Least Friendly States For Teachers
Tw New England states are among the least friendly for teachers
Sharks attacking seals close 2 beaches in Mass.
Two beaches were closed in Massachusetts Sunday after sharks were seen attacking seals nearby. White Horse Beach and Long Beach in Plymouth had red flag warnings Sunday, which means the beaches were closed to swimming. The sharks were seen off Manomet Point. “Due to the confirmed nature of the sighting,...
Individual in critical condition after self-inflicted gunshot in Palmer
An individual in Palmer suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound while police were attempting to de-escalate a situation, and is currently in critical condition at a nearby hospital.

















