#massachusetts

#massachusetts

“Firefighters do a great job with whatever staffing they have, but we saw in Fall River what can happen when you're not adequately staffed to standards.”

People in Massachusetts didn't get termed 'Massholes' for no reason. They tend to follow closely; they tend to run through yellow lights.

Paul Corcoran, of Fitchburg, purchased the second lottery ticket for the July 9 drawing, thinking all the drawings for his first ticket had already passed.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's interactive beach water quality dashboard, 25 beaches will be closed this weekend. Most of the beach closures are at ponds and lakes.

Luis Lema-Pomavilla, 24, of Medway, faces numerous charges including 11 counts of child rape, statutory rape, and manufacturing of child pornography involving three young girls.

More than 60% of homeowners in Massachusetts could face a hidden home equity tax due to outdated federal capital gains rules that remain unchanged for decades.

Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding on I-93 and other roadways in Massachusetts on Thursday morning, resulting in temporary lane closures that impacted the morning commute.

Defense attorneys across Massachusetts are enacting a work stoppage to protest low wages. As a result, dozens of defendants are being released without legal representation.

Officials reported that a man on a JetBlue flight died following a medical emergency as the plane was descending into Logan International Airport.

Flash flooding could impact parts of south central and southeastern Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, according to Boston meteorologists. A flood watch is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 AM Wednesday for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Barnstable, and parts of southern Worcester County.

"This has been a sigh of relief for the homeowners," said Sen. Peter Durant, representing the Worcester and Hampshire districts.

Waltham-based Global Partners argues this will cost taxpayers millions and keep operations out of local hands. Irish-based petrol retailer Applegreen stands in their way, touting its readiness and willingness to transform the service plazas.

COVID gave us a license to be hybrid. I would argue that the quality of an interaction is lessened when it's over Zoom versus being in person.

Tuesday's record high temperatures peaked at over 100°F in Boston, marking it as both the hottest day recorded in June and the fourth warmest day overall.

"We don't have drivers, we don't have security details. There's a misnomer in the public that we're isolated. We go to the grocery store, we go to Home Depot, we go to big box stores. People see us. We're not in an ivory tower."

Chick-fil-A is committed to creating jobs, serving delicious food with care, and making a positive impact on local communities as it expands in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts' unemployment rate rose to 17.4% in June 2025, marking the highest rate in the nation, still above the national average of 11.1%.

"A lot of them have been playing since they were 5, 6, 7 years old. And they were limited when they got out of middle school and went into high school."

While conducting speed enforcement patrol near Richmond Consolidated School, troopers witnessed a hawk swoop down and grab an adult duck off the roadway.

The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned that low compensation rates are causing a crisis, leading to unrepresented defendants and a constitutional breakdown.

Local communities can benefit significantly from the sales tax holiday, as it alleviates financial burdens and encourages spending at local businesses during a crucial shopping season.

Praying that the Trooper injured makes a full recovery and keeping their family in my thoughts. I'm urging everyone on the road to drive safely...

"Fiber internet has proven to be the fastest, most reliable technology available, and we believe that Barnstable and countless communities throughout the Commonwealth deserve access to ultrafast speeds and a choice when it comes to their internet service provider."

Governor Healey will be re-elected because she is focused on the issues that matter most to voters in Massachusetts, lowering the cost of living, building more housing, improving transportation and education, and standing up to Donald Trump.

GoBankingRates' recent study highlights that Boxford, MA, is the richest small town in the state, showcasing a median income of $232,326.

"It was a very hard decision, but it's one of those situations where you're doing something that might be painful in the short term, but in the long term, it will have a much broader impact on the greater good for everybody else."

"Mike & Lenny's Bar Pie: Good guys, support 'em, bring the dog, good bar pie," said Portnoy.

Officials are warning drivers about "MAJOR travel impacts" on the Mass. Pike due to a bridge replacement project, limiting traffic to one lane in both directions.

An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws quickly passed with strong support, and was signed into law to keep communities safe from evolving gun violence tactics.

Healey has repeatedly cast blame on the federal government for not passing comprehensive immigration reform, which has contributed to the shelter system crisis.

Ruth Graves Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, where it quickly gained popularity as a beloved treat.

A single-car rollover occurred on Route 495 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, resulting in the driver's death and serious injuries to a passenger, as reported by State Police.

"When you're dealing with any species at the edge of the range, they're always on the verge of just blinking out of existence. That's the big concern that we have with this population on Cape Cod and the one on Long Island."

"I love this notion of becoming a doctor of music because it makes me think about medicine. Art as medicine... Whatever you do, keep telling your truth to the world." - Sara Bareilles

Lincoln Town Administrator Timothy Higgins stated, 'The Town takes any such allegations very seriously and, consistent with Town Policy, has placed the Chief on administrative leave.'

Of the reported antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts, 276 were classified as harassment, 157 as vandalism, and five as assault, reflecting a complex and troubling trend.