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Massachusetts corruption: Officials lugged before Tania Fernandes Anderson

With her arrest Friday morning, Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson joined a sordid cast of Massachusetts officials accused of public corruption. Fernandes Anderson, 45, was indicted on

The Most Prestigious Colleges and Universities On Every Continent

Every continent has world-class colleges and universities, many of which provide instruction in English. Most people in the United States are familiar with the leading American and British institutions,

Best Christmas Light Displays in Massachusetts: 10 light displays to see in 2024

To experience the dazzling lights of the holiday season, you don't have to go far. Massachusetts has no shortage of huge Christmas light displays, with everything from botanical gardens to zoos to Catholic churches. And of course, there's the popular drive-through display at Gillette Stadium.

Graham: N.H. plans ban on sanctuary policies

Here in New Hampshire, we are going to ban sanctuary policies and give law enforcement the tools to work together to ensure this crisis never comes to our towns.” — Governor-elect Kelly

Rain has put out wildfires, but the drought persists across most of Massachusetts

Critical drought conditions persist across most of the state, and Cape Cod and the islands have been upgraded to a designation of “mild drought.”

Massachusetts' first Latino-owned brewery is all about bringing people together

Roundhead Brewing Company was founded in 2022 by Luis Espinoza and Craig Panzer. The brewery blends Latin-inspired brewing with a community-focused mission, aiming to create cerveza que reúine — beer that brings people together.

Lucas: Judge Shelley Joseph’s stupidity up for review

A strong pro-Joseph statement by Healey could work well into Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s plans to protect illegal immigrants — they call “residents” — from deportation by

Massachusetts man sent to prison for selling fake “Green Cards” and Social Security cards

A Massachusetts man who was caught selling fake "Green Cards" and Social Security cards to an undercover federal agent was sentenced to prison.

Perry School teacher in South Boston named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year

Luisa Sparrow, a special education teacher in the fifth and sixth grades, said she was honored to receive the award.

Roll out of Mass. online lottery delayed again until summer 2026

The Massachusetts Lottery this summer got its long-sought authority to sell products online, and officials there initially said they planned to launch their "iLottery" in late 2025. Now, Treasurer Deborah Goldberg said the start date has been pushed back again to summer 2026.

Seagrass is fantastic at carbon capture—and it’s at risk of extinction

Naturally occurring meadows of eelgrass—the most common type of seagrass found along the East Coast of the United States—are vanishing. Like seagrasses around the world, they have been plagued for decades by dredging,

Man walking dog struck by vehicle in Medford, Massachusetts

A man walking a dog was struck by a vehicle Wednesday in Medford, Massachusetts. The incident happened just after 7:30 a.m. on Mystic Valley Parkway. The man and the dog were injured and taken to medical facilities for treatment. The driver remained at the scene.

Two Mass. families sue famed literacy specialists, claiming reading curriculums were intentionally flawed

In what appears to be a first-of-its-kind consumer protection lawsuit, two Massachusetts families are suing famed literacy specialist Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell, their companies, and their publishers,

Wind advisory for 3 Massachusetts counties until Thursday night

A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:54 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Thursday 10 p.m. for Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.

Massachusetts is considering allowing colleges, universities to offer 3-year bachelor’s degrees

The Board of Higher Education is considering allowing colleges and universities in Massachusetts to offer three-year bachelor’s degrees, reducing the typical 120-credit requirement. The proposed measure aims to provide students with a faster, more affordable path to a degree, though members of the board wondered Tuesday about the trade-offs.

Cape Cod Healthcare will participate in study focused on early detection of lung cancer

Cape Cod Healthcare will participate in a new national clinical research study focused on early detection of lung cancer with just a blood test.

Tell us: Where is your favorite spot for hot chocolate in Massachusetts?

From hidden cafes to iconic landmarks, we want to know where the good stuff is and why your favorite cup is better than the rest.

30 Under 30 Education 2025: The Ones To Watch In AI Tutoring, Education Nonprofits, School Boards And More

Meet the 2025 class of 30 Under 30 Education —entrepreneurs and changemakers who impressed a panel of expert judges from a pool of thousands.

Viral video shows Massachusetts family enduring racist abuse in airport

"Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules. You're not American," the woman in the video said.

Will there be more wind turbines in the Berkshires? Here's why one state official said it's 'extremely unlikely'

While land-based wind is literally sweeping much of the country as the fastest growing form of clean energy, Massachusetts is now looking primarily off-shore to source the wind.

Amid growing ‘news deserts’ in the US, non-traditional media outlets are on the rise

In the past two decades, about a third of all news outlets, including newspapers and broadcast networks, shuttered permanently, leaving about 200 counties without a single one, according to a recently released report from Northwestern University’s Local News Initiative. More than 1,500 counties have just one.

Minivan struck by MBTA Commuter Rail train in Abington, Massachusetts

Aerial video footage from Sky5 shows the badly damaged minivan in a ditch next to the tracks in Abington, with the Commuter Rail train stopped on the track beside it.

Who Was the Lady of the Dunes? All About Ruth Marie Terry's Life and Death

Learn more about Ruth Marie Terry, whose gruesome murder is the subject of the Oxygen documentary Lady of the Dunes: Hunting the Cape Cod Killer.

Texas could be the next big producer of green hydrogen, researchers say

Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen due to its existing energy infrastructure, according to a new study.

Firefighters battle heavy fire at triple decker home in Norwood, Massachusetts

Firefighters in Norwood, Massachusetts are battling a heavy fire at a triple decker home on Melville Avenue on Monday.

Mass. is the only state in the nation to significantly cut food waste. How did it do it?

"Massachusetts alone" has successfully reduced the amount of food sent to landfills, researchers wrote in a recent report.

Massachusetts family says they were target of racist rant on United Airlines bus

A family from the greater Boston area says they were the victims of a racist tirade by a stranger on a United Airlines bus last week. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.

Judge sets trial date for Massachusetts man charged with killing his wife

BOSTON (AP) — A judge has set a date of Oct. 20, 2025, for the trial of a Massachusetts man charged with killing his wife. Brian Walshe faces first-degree murder, misleading a police investigation and other charges in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe, whose body has never been recovered. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

UMass visits Siena after Palmieri’s 21-point game

UMass takes on the Siena Saints after Allie Palmieri scored 21 points in the Minutewomen's 56-50 loss to the Army Black Knights.

Monument High project in Great Barrington to cost between $99.3 million and $111 million. But who will foot the bill?

How much will it cost taxpayers in each town? The district is crunching those numbers as the public gets ready to decide which building project it will go with —

Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

The victim, a contractor hired by a resident, was installing holiday lights on a large tree using a pole,” authorities said. “It appears that the pole being used came into

Famous “30 Rock” tree already from Massachusetts already drawing visitors

NEW YORK (Gray Media) - For decades, millions have descended on New York City around the holidays to take in the sights. No spectacle is more legendary than 30 Rockefeller Plaza, with its ice-skating rink and big Christmas tree.

"Critical Drought" conditions persist across Massachusetts

Much of Massachusetts remains under a Level 3 Critical Drought — one step lower than the most dire rating. The entire state besides the Cape and Islands Region is experiencing extremely dry conditions.

Two injured after vehicle drives into restaurant in Massachusetts

(WJAR) — Chatham police said two people were injured after a car drove through a restaurant on Wednesday morning. According to police, they were called to Larry’s PX Restaurant on 1591 Main St. at around 9:22 a.m. for a report of a vehicle that had driven into a building.

Massachusetts enacts energy plan to boost renewables

New legislation in Massachusetts could have sweeping effects on the energy sector by streamlining permitting processes and expanding credits for offshore wind. The new law signed by Gov. Maura Healey (D) last week — the result of months of negotiations ...

Democrats know they have a problem. They are divided on how to fix it.

A focus on social issues and not the economic worries shared by many voters was a miscalculation for the Democrats.

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