When your MD is actually an NP
The rise of nurse practitioners in medical treatment, doctors' drive to unionize, and more pricey concierge services are all changing the face of health care.
Mass. fisherman gets year in prison for evading nearly $380,000 in income taxes
A federal judge sentenced a 49-year-old man to a year in prison last week for not paying taxes on over $1.4 million in income he earned while working as a fisherman in Massachusetts.
Halloween movie lovers can road trip along the east coast to these creepy sites
Whether you love creepy movies or crime scenes or want to get into the Halloween spirit, check out these six homes along the East Coast that are not for the faint of heart.
Shawsheen Tech celebrates historic success at SkillsUSA National Conference
Students from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School returned from the SkillsUSA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, with exceptional accomplishments, marking a historic milestone
Halloween-themed baseball game to support Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding is excited to announce its continued support for the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts.
Legislators, DOC talk safety, security in wake of attack at Souza-Baranowski
This meeting was held after a group of state legislators called on Gov. Maura Healey to take action to secure Department of Correction facilities across the state. Around 40 legislative members met with the department both in-person and online, according to Scott Croteau, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Correction.
Lawsuit Filed Against PrizePicks, Underdog, Yahoo in Massachusetts for Pick'em Games
Underdog Sports, PrizePicks, and Yahoo Fantasy Sports are facing a lawsuit in Massachusetts for offering traditional pick’em peer-to-house games earlier this year in the commonwealth, which the plaintiff alleges were actually illegal sports bets.
Where do Cape & Islands Senate candidates agree, disagree? From candidate forum Friday
League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area held a candidate forum for the Cape and Islands District Senate seat. The three candidates attended.
One person arrested in connection with shooting and killing of Croydon man, police say
A Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of a New Hampshire man in Vermont, state police said.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100K won off $2 ‘Merry & Bright’ scratch ticket
A Massachusetts State Lottery player won a $100,000 prize off a $2 scratch ticket, lottery officials said. The prize was claimed on Friday. The winning ticket came from the game “Merry & Bright” and was sold at Daily Stop Mart in New Bedford.
Healey, Warren divided on benefits of MCAS. Here's what they said about ballot Question 2.
A day after Warren said she would be voting in favor of Question 2, Healey, Driscoll and Campbell touted benefits of MCAS.
On the Record examines all 5 Massachusetts ballot questions
In addition to casting ballots for the next President of the United States, millions of Massachusetts voters are being asked to decide on five ballot questions that span a wide range of issues.
The Breathtaking Small Town State Forest in Massachusetts That We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Explore the enchanting Willard Brook State Forest in Massachusetts, offering a variety of outdoor activities and scenic
Mass. lawmakers demand state prisons up searches after violent attack
A group of lawmakers is calling for increased security measures, including more so-called "tactical response teams" to routinely search all state prisons. The state has previously been sued for alleged abuse by such tactical teams.
Massachusetts in-person early voting begins this weekend
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin announced that in-person early voting will be kicking off this weekend.
Voter's guide: Early voting in Massachusetts starts Oct. 19. What you need to know
Voters don't have to wait until Election Day to cast their ballot, as early in-person voting is allowed in Massachusetts.
‘Dateline’ delves into headline-grabbing murder trial of Karen Read in two-hour special
Karen Read is on trial for the murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found unresponsive outside a friend’s home on a snowy morning, with the case
Massachusetts voters will decide if psychedelic substances should be legal in November
(WJAR) — When heading to the polls, Massachusetts voters will answer a few questions on their ballot. Ballot question 4 is asking if psychedelic substances should be legal in the state. A yes vote would create an advisory board to license psychedelic substances and allow people age 21 and older to even grow their own mushrooms.
Hiring shows signs of losing steam in Massachusetts, new jobs report shows
Hiring in Massachusetts showed signs of losing steam in September compared to August as more people looked for work, according to preliminary state data released Friday, although the state’s labor market is still relatively healthy compared to a year ago.
Here's how to identify the 3 most common spiders found in Massachusetts
Spiders can appear threatening, scary, or even cute, but the three most common spiders in Massachusetts are harmless to humans and pets
RECALL: If you have these meal kits, throw them out, return for refund
A prepackaged food provider is asking all customers who have these products in their fridge to return them for a refund or throw them out. Here's why.
Masked man smashes through wall to continue burglary spree at Westborough businesses, officials say
Police are searching for a masked man who stole money from three Westborough, Massachusetts, businesses, including one in which he broke through a bathroom wall in an adjacent restaurant to gain access to the business.
Financial education is required in 26 states. Massachusetts isn't one of them
Americans owe nearly $18 trillion in consumer debt. The biggest driver of that debt? Misunderstanding about how to use money.
Early voting in Massachusetts starts tomorrow. Here’s what to know.
Massachusetts voters can begin casting early ballots in person on Saturday, joining the hundreds of thousands who have already begun submitting their ballots by mail.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley celebrates Massachusetts' new liquor license bill
Pressley acknowledged the collaborative effort that brought the bill to fruition, thanking Sen. Liz Miranda, Rep. Chris Worrell, Councilor Brian Worrell, and the many advocates and restaurateurs who played a role in its success, including the Black Hospitality Workers Organization.
Will there be a weekend warmup in Massachusetts? Here's what to know about the forecast.
AccuWeather is stating that the high temperature on Monday, Oct. 21 will be 78 degrees, with a low that day of 52 degrees. For the most part, the high temperatures next week will stay in the upper-60s, according to the weather agency.
Macy’s to exit upscale Massachusetts mall as chain's store closures continue
The latest to emerge is at the Kingston Collection mall in Massachusetts, but will stay open for locals to shop there through the holidays and close in early 2025. Macy's has upped the number of stores that it is closing this year, as it attempts to revamp its dwindling business (Pictured: Flagship store in Manhattan)
Treasurer Goldberg ordered deletion of series of texts, ex-Mass. Lottery official says
Public records experts say the allegation that Goldberg ordered a state employee to delete texts — and potentially destroyed her own — raises a red flag.
Mass. House passes $730 million closeout spending bill
The House passed a $730 million spending bill on Thursday. The so-called closeout budget is an annual bill passed every fall to close the books on the previous fiscal year.
Historic Massachusetts Abode That Served as Underground Railroad Safe House Hits the Market for $2.7 Million
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Schomburg: Massachusetts tipped worker calls for wage increase
By voting yes on Question 5, we can ensure every restaurant worker in Massachusetts is paid a full, fair minimum wage with tips on top — making our state’s economy and restaurant industry better
Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts plans more layoffs
The largest health care organization in Western Massachusetts has been losing money and needs to lower costs, its CEO says.
The economy is good. Massachusetts is still expensive.
But first, we’re diving into rising costs for consumers despite a strong economy, and how expensive it is to live in Ma$$achu$ett$. Former president Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York.
Karen Read murder trial security cost Massachusetts State Police $258,278
Security for Karen Read's first trial cost Massachusetts State Police more than a quarter of a million dollars.
Healey to vote no on MCAS, raising tipped worker wage
Healey will vote 'no' on Question 2 to end the use of MCAS as a graduation requirement and Question 5 to phase out the subminimum tipped wage.
Former Massachusetts Child Psychologist Sentenced to State Prison for Child Pornography
Mark Ternullo, a former psychologist, received a 3-4 year prison sentence for possessing child pornography, with a subsequent 3-year probation period and mandatory sex offender registration.