UMass Amherst launches major housing revitalization project
As enrollment climbs, UMass Amherst has tapped a development team for a major campus housing overhaul.
May 24, 2026Open source
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‘Joy’: New citizens celebrate at UMass
AMHERST — Despite the politically polarizing and often confusing time across the United States, Dorcas Boateng, a nurse practitioner in Worcester originall...
May 13, 2026Open source
UMass Amherst to receive up to $800 million for campus renovations
AMHERST — Potential funding from state legislation that would allow the University of Massachusetts to undertake major capital planning work in the coming...
May 12, 2026Open source
Amherst schools seek stronger oversight of bullying investigations
AMHERST — Better processes to ensure bullying reports are being investigated and detailed data on possible incidents is collected at the Amherst, Amherst-P...
May 11, 2026Open source
Rising beef, fuel prices impact New Hampshire food businesses
Rising prices continue to affect businesses across the Granite State, including a butcher shop in Amherst.
May 11, 2026Open source
H.S. Roundup: Northampton girls lacrosse overwhelms Amherst, 14-2
AMHERST — The Northampton girls lacrosse team rode an early lead, taking home a comfortable 14-2 victory over Amherst on Friday night. Offense came easily...
May 9, 2026Open source
UMass School of Public Health opens hub for collaboration and innovation
The School of Public Health and Health Sciences at UMass Amherst now has a $43 million hub, uniting all six schools in one collaborative space.
May 6, 2026Open source
Second vigil held on campus for slain UMass Amherst employee
Emma MacDonald's closest friends shared stories about her life at a memorial service Tuesday, in view of where she was killed almost two weeks ago at the Hot...
May 6, 2026Open source
Vigil held for UMass employee allegedly killed by husband, a campus chef
AMHERST, MASS. (WHDH) - The UMass Amherst community held a vigil Tuesday afternoon for Emma MacDonald, who was the campus’ dining supervisor. MacDonald die...
May 6, 2026Open source
Amherst police investigating ‘hateful and racist letters’ left on residents’ vehicles
Seven "racist and hateful" letters addressed to "Amherst Residents" were placed on community members' cars on Wednesday.
May 4, 2026Open source
Founders of new Mojo Boston music festival explain how idea began at UMass An idea born in the dorms at UMa...
Founders of new Mojo Boston music festival explain how idea began at UMass An idea born in the dorms at UMass Amherst is quickly becoming a national music mo...
May 2, 2026Open source
Hampshire College plans rapid campus sale
Hampshire College's sale of nearly 700 acres of land in Amherst prompts town officials to consider zoning changes and potential acquisition.
May 1, 2026Open source
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Investigators say facial recognition technology used in ID'ing NH man accused of attacking student
A New Hampshire man is accused of attacking a Harvard University student and breaking into the Massachusetts Institute of Technology last week. Investigators...
May 29, 2026Open source
NH man killed in motorcycle, pickup crash near Mass. border
Authorities say a motorcyclist died after a crash involving a pickup truck near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. The investigation remains ongoing.
May 29, 2026Open source
NH authorities seeking ‘violent,’ ‘armed and dangerous’ fugitive
Lisa Marie Lundstrom, 47, is accused of absconding from probation supervision in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
May 11, 2026Open source
Guest columnist Bera Dunau: Dream lives on for Hampshire College
For western Massachusetts, Hampshire College isn’t just an academic institution. So many Hampshire alumni have settled down here and made the Pioneer Valle...
May 10, 2026Open source
Quabbin Photo Group to host landscape photographer Jamie Malcolm-Brown
BELCHERTOWN — The Quabbin Photo Group will host a presentation by western Massachusetts landscape photographer Jamie Malcolm-Brown on Monday, May 18, at 7...
May 10, 2026Open source
Granby Town Meeting on Monday to consider new state seal and capital projects
GRANBY — In the first of two Town Meetings on Monday, residents will vote on a citizens petition for a new Massachusetts state seal, along with capital exp...
May 9, 2026Open source
Rollover Crash Shuts Down Part Of Downtown Concord; 2 People Hospitalized: Video
An elderly driver and passenger of a crossover with a Massachusetts registration were taken to Concord Hospital Monday night after a crash.
May 4, 2026Open source
Portland man accused of leading police chase into Massachusetts
The driver has been arrested and is also accused of nearly hitting a New Hampshire State Police trooper before the chase started.
May 4, 2026Open source
SUV that almost hit state trooper in NH crashes after high-speed chase into Mass.
An SUV that almost hit a state trooper in New Hampshire led police on a high-speed chase into Massachusetts before finally crashing off Interstate 495 in...
May 4, 2026Open source
Maine man accused of nearly hitting NHSP trooper, leading chase into Mass.
A man is facing multiple charges after officials said he nearly struck a New Hampshire State Police trooper Sunday evening before leading police on a chase i...
May 4, 2026Open source
New Hampshire brothers, dog rescued from sinking sailboat in Essex River
Two New Hampshire brothers and their dog are recovering after being rescued from a sinking sailboat off Coffins Beach in Essex, Massachusetts, Friday night.
May 4, 2026Open source
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ESSEX, Massachusetts — First responders gave additional details regarding the recent rescue of two New Hampshire brothers experiencing hypothermia and thei...
May 3, 2026Open source
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Area Property Deed Transfers, May 8
AMHERSTAmhad Development Corp to Irene Blaho, 28 Greenleaves Drive, Lot 839, $305,000 Amhad Development Corp to Sotirios Stamatis, 28 Greenleaves Drive, Lot...
May 7, 2026Open source
Search underway for driver who led cops on a chase through Everett, Malden, Stoneham
A suspect wanted in connection with a drug investigation led police on a chase through multiple Massachusetts communities Friday morning, striking a State Po...
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over Boston's 'Trust Act'
U.S. Judge Leo Sorokin writes in his decision: 'In Massachusetts, there is simply no source of authority empowering Boston police officers to do what the Uni...
May 30, 2026Open source
Driver flees from police, strikes law enforcement cruiser in Malden
Police are searching for two people who led police on a vehicle pursuit through multiple Massachusetts communities on Friday. Malden police say other law...
May 29, 2026Open source
Video: Friday Showers, Alert for Windy Saturday
Friday brings evening showers to the Boston area and across Massachusetts with temperatures near seasonal levels.
May 29, 2026Open source
Trooper in cruiser struck while working detail on I-93
A Massachusetts state trooper was struck Thursday night during a highway detail in Quincy, authorities said.
May 29, 2026Open source
Boston residents encouraged to get mpox vaccine amid uptick in cases
Boston Public Health Commission and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encour...
May 29, 2026Open source
Mass. trooper injured in crash at roadwork site on I-93
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured when his cruiser was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 93 in Quincy on Thursday night, officials said.
May 29, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Bear spotted roaming near Worcester school
A black bear was seen roaming near homes and a school not far from downtown Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
May 29, 2026Open source
Man arrested after allegedly brandishing machete during road-rage incident
A man is facing several charges after police said he allegedly assaulted another driver during a road-rage incident in Dedham, Massachusetts.
May 29, 2026Open source
Mass. police respond after ‘body’ reported in truck, turns out to be a mannequin
A mannequin used for fire and rescue training in the bed of a pickup truck was mistakenly reported as a dead body, a Massachusetts police department said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
BOSTON (AP) — Drivers for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft celebrated Tuesday after Massachusetts became the first state to recognize their union, a...
May 27, 2026Open source
Massachusetts school bus crash sends 9 children to hospitals
At least nine children were injured after a school bus collided with a black sedan in Everett, Massachusetts.
May 22, 2026Open source
Off-duty Waltham firefighter hurt by falling tree limb An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitaliz...
An off-duty Massachusetts firefighter was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a large tree limb landed on him.
May 20, 2026Open source
Lightning strikes home in Brookline, Massachusetts: "It shook the entire house" A disruptive storm rolled t...
A disruptive storm rolled through Greater Boston Tuesday night, leaving damage and thousands in the dark.
May 20, 2026Open source
Off-duty firefighter helped pull 2 people from electric vehicle crash on I-495 A group of good Samaritans,...
A group of good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when an electric vehicle rolled over on I-495 in Plainville, Massachusetts.
May 19, 2026Open source
‘A tragedy': Massachusetts transportation leader reacts to escalator death
MBTA GM Phil Eng spoke about the death of Steven McCluskey, who was caught in an escalator in Somerville, Mass.
May 17, 2026Open source
Duck recovering after arrow found through its bill
CHELMSFORD, Mass. (WCVB) — A duck is recovering after it was found with an arrow through its bill. Newhouse Wildlife Rescue in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, w...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Search underway for driver who led cops on a chase through Everett, Malden, Stoneham
A suspect wanted in connection with a drug investigation led police on a chase through multiple Massachusetts communities Friday morning, striking a State Po...
May 30, 2026Open source
Teaching students to 'use their voice and actually make a change'
A few hundred middle and high schoolers from western Massachusetts presented a variety of ideas this week at a civics showcase in Springfield. Showcases are...
May 30, 2026Open source
How did a small, bitter berry become the backbone of Massachusetts’ agricultural history?
Under the Radar speaks with two local cranberry experts about the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts and its importance to New England as par...
May 30, 2026Open source
Mass. sues insurance company over $100M in alleged MassHealth fraud
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell in a 2025 file photo. Damian Dovarganes AP Katie Lannan katielannan katie.lannan@gbh.org Katie Lannan covers t...
May 30, 2026Open source
DOJ sues Massachusetts for refusing to issue ICE confidential license plates
Gov. Maura Healey said the lawsuit is the latest in a series of ”specious complaints against states like Massachusetts, putting together targeted investiga...
May 30, 2026Open source
DraftKings, sportsbooks target statehouse races as Mass. and others propose stricter betting rules
A bill seeks to make Massachusetts the first state to ban prop bets. Meanwhile, sports betting giants have poured millions into legislative races in states w...
May 30, 2026Open source
Federal judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit over Boston's 'Trust Act'
U.S. Judge Leo Sorokin writes in his decision: 'In Massachusetts, there is simply no source of authority empowering Boston police officers to do what the Uni...
May 30, 2026Open source
Massachusetts man sentenced to 10 years for Saco drive-by shooting
A Massachusetts man was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for his role in a drive-by shooting in Saco.
May 30, 2026Open source
Des Moines University partners with private Massachusetts college to expand program access
Des Moines University and Merrimack College in Massachusetts have partnered to provide more access to students pursuing healthcare careers.
May 30, 2026Open source
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