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25 Most Expensive U.S. Cities to Live in Right Now

Here are the 25 most expensive cities in the USA. Learn about the factors driving their high costs and the unique benefits they offer.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' to bring art, visitors to downtown Worcester

Zaller envisions the show immersing, and helping, the downtown Worcester community. "It does become a community event. 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' is right in the heart of Worcester," Zaller said. The award-winning exhibition has been touring ...

Book returned to Worcester Public Library after 51 years

In a Facebook post, the WPL thanked the Cambridge Public Library for their help in returning the book to its 'rightful collection.'

Millbury Town Meeting votes to snub MBTA housing law. Here's how it happened.

Millbury becomes the second town bordering Worcester to resist the law, which is meant to encourage multifamily housing.

WATCH: Bear, 2 cubs spotted in Worcester neighborhood

A Black bear and two cubs were spotted in neighborhood in Worcester over the weekend, giving one homeowner the shock of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More

Junior Mints, golf balls, and leather jackets: 20 things still made in Massachusetts

No one would argue that we’re living through a golden age of manufacturing in Massachusetts, but you might be surprised what actually gets made here these days.

Former employee sues career center, Greenfield, Northampton

The MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center’s executive director is being sued by a former co-worker alleging she has lost out on consulting contracts because of damaging information spread by her ex-colleague.

This is why Russo Italian Restaurant is closing in Worcester

Ed Russo, the owner of Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester, told MassLive he is not renewing the 5-year-old business' lease for this reason.

Connecticut high school crew retains allure battling rough water, numbers and money

The notion of non-traditional athletes is the biggest contradiction. Crew requires strength and endurance. In Connecticut, rowers must pass a test that requires them to swim 200 yards, float for five minutes and tread water for 15. They've also got to don a life jacket while treading water.

The Ambivalent History of Indigenous People and U.S. Citizenship

A century ago, when Congress passed the Indian Citizenship Act, key questions about Native sovereignty were left unresolved.

Family of bears discovered in a Worcester, Massachusetts backyard

"I saw two cubs and then all of a sudden I saw the mama bear come behind my wife's car and we just couldn't believe it."

Anglican cathedral exhibition visits city

An exhibition of photos showing all of England's Anglican cathedrals is coming to Worcester. Worcester Cathedral will display photographic portraits of 42 cathedrals taken by photographer Peter ...

1 killed in 2-car crash in Uxbridge

Police are investigating a crash that left a driver dead in Uxbridge over the weekend. The Worcester County District Attorney's Office said the two-vehicle crash happened just before 11 p.m. Saturday on Quaker Highway. Two cars collided, killing one driver, officials said. The other driver was taken to the hospital.

Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester to close

Russo Italian Restaurant in Worcester will close its doors for good next week, according to a recent post on the restaurant’s Facebook page.

Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather

Ask The Dogfather to make you The Don, the signature serving of the food truck: a hot dog in a bun covered in chili, mustard and Parmesan cheese.

Lower speed limits and more: Worcester's plan to reduce fatal crashes is ready to launch

WORCESTER — Signs establishing the city's new 25 mph statutory speed limit are coming soon to city streets. In addition, two streets that were the site of serious crashes will get traffic safety changes next week.

Worcester County Wonders: Friends Cemetery and the lore of 'Spider Gates'

There are several legends surrounding a historic Quaker cemetery in Leicester. Only one thing is for sure, it's quiet, beautiful, and serene.

Hospital closure working group holds first meeting

This week the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the membership of the Nashoba Valley working group, which was created to address the health care needs of the region following the

Mass. State Lottery winner: $4 million prize won from $10 ticket

A woman from Massachusetts won $4 million from a $10 lottery game — here's what she plans to do with her prize.

Protesters ‘Die-in’ at Mournful Hillel Event

Over 40 people participated in a ‘die-in’ protest during a Hillel event last Monday night at the Red Square. The event, organized by ClarkU Hillel, was a commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the October 7 attack in Israel.

Homes at or under $300,000 in the City of Worcester, Oct. 6 to 12

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Oct. 6 and Oct. 12. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the City of Worcester,

Wellfleet community mourns loss of local flower shop owner in fatal crash

In a tragic turn of events, a well-known Eastham resident and local business owner, Sheila Kelley, was pronounced dead following a two-vehicle collision on Route Six near Lecount Hollow Road on Thursday morning.

Here’s what’s at stake in the fight for the US Senate | John L. Micek

This year, future U.S. Supreme Court confirmations, cabinet appointments for eventual White House administrations, treaty ratifications and lower and appellate court nominations, among other critical legislative actions,

Jamaine Ortiz signs deal, will fight Gilberto Espinoza on Nov. 1

Jamaine Ortiz has signed a co-promotional deal with CES Boxing and Boxlab Promotions, and will face Gilberto Espinoza in a main event on Nov. 1 at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida.

86-year-old killed by falling tree branch in Grafton, Massachusetts

An 86-year-old man was struck by a tree branch at a Massachusetts home on Saturday, police confirmed. Officers responded to a home on Dendee Drive at approximately 12:30 p.m. They transported him to a local hospital, but he was pronounced deceased.

Photos: Northern Lights dazzle viewers in Massachusetts

The Northern Lights dazzled on Thursday night, with the colorful phenomenon visible for some in eastern Massachusetts.

Nobel Prize 2024: Two Geneticists Share Medicine Prize For Discovering Basic Gene Activity

STOCKHOLM: This year’s Nobel Prize for Medicine (Physiology) honoured two scientists, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for discovering a fundamental principle that regulates gene activity. Follow Us OnG-News | Whatsapp The information stored within our chromosomes can be likened to an instruction manual for all cells in our body.

Boston Community Raises Over $2.7 Million in Support of AUA

The American University of Armenia raised over $2.7 million at the University’s first gala fundraiser held on October 5 on the East Coast.

Mass. Economic Development Secretary Hao celebrates water, sewer improvement progress in Hatfield

Work to bring water and sewer service to a short stretch of Western Massachusetts has been a tall order, but for a rural town in Hampshire County, leaders say the upgrade has big implications

Taylor Swift Dance Party is Coming To Park Theatre with Taylor Swift Tribute DJ

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire is calling all Swifties for a most epic Taylor Swift-themed event. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cape Cod florist killed in Wellfleet car crash on Route 6. 'Touched many lives.'

Police have identified the woman who was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Route 6 in South Wellfleet on Thursday morning.

Statehouse Spotlight: A bill and a lawsuit

On Thursday, there was a signing ceremony for Ollie’s Law, named after a Longmeadow dog who died from injuries sustained at a doggy daycare. This law puts stricter regulations on doggy daycares to prevent future deaths.

An extra $6,200 for college? 8 Mass. schools named in ‘price-fixing’ lawsuit

The class-action lawsuit was filed this week against 40 of the nation’s top private universities and the College Board.

Appeals court tosses prior conviction of Dejan Belnavis, man accused in double murder

The state appeals court on Thursday threw out two assault and battery convictions of Dejan Belnavis – one of two men accused of fatally shooting Chasity Nuñez and her young daughter Zella in March – stemming from a 2021 gun-involved altercation at the Walmart store in Worcester.

Worcester student arrested, made false active shooter call, police say

A Worcester high school was on "hold" after a student falsely reported that gunshots were fired on campus, school officials said.