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Spring peeper, herald of warmer weather, could become CT state amphibian, this bill also names Housatonic marble as state rock
May 3, 2026Open source
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East Housatonic Street bridge to close for at least six weeks for repairs
East Housatonic Street bridge to close for at least six weeks for repairs
May 1, 2026Open source
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License plate readers, store cameras help South Windsor Police track down Massachusetts man in stolen vehicle
Technology and quick police work led to arrest after a reckless drive through South Windsor.
May 8, 2026Open source
Lenox: Retired educators group sets spring luncheon
The Berkshire County Chapter of the Retired Educators Association of Massachusetts will hold its spring luncheon on Wednesday, May 13, at the 110 Grill. RSVP...
May 6, 2026Open source
3 Berkshire authors on Mass Book Awards longlist
Laura Cresté, Melissa Mendes and Michelle Young have all been longlisted for the 26th annual Massachusetts Book Awards.
May 6, 2026Open source
North Adams school administrator Annie Pecor, an MCLA alumna, earns statewide educator award
MCLA alumna Annie Pecor, assistant superintendent of North Adams Public Schools and longtime Berkshire County educator, has received the Massachusetts State...
May 2, 2026Open source
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New cannabis rules ease pressure on dispensaries, but don't fix broader challenges
New Massachusetts cannabis regulations ease some operational burdens for dispensaries but do little to resolve deeper industry challenges like oversupply and...
May 6, 2026Open source
Massachusetts launches program offering up to $25K for first-time homebuyers
Massachusetts launches program offering up to $25K for first-time homebuyers
May 1, 2026Open source
Video: Warmest day of week before showers return
Wednesday brings summerlike warmth to the Boston area and Massachusetts with a warm day and the chance for a spot storm.
May 27, 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
Video: Warm Wednesday, cooler weekend with showers
Wednesday will feel more like summer across the Boston area and Massachusetts with warm temperatures and the chance for a spot storm.
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
Former Melrose High School soccer player set to play in the World Cup, for Haiti
Frantzdy Pierrot, who moved from Haiti to Massachusetts when he was 11, said playing in the Bay State "means a lot" to him.
May 27, 2026Open source
Winthrop man accused in wife's shooting death breaks down in tears, sobs openly in court
A man accused of shooting his wife to death in their Winthrop, Massachusetts, apartment over the weekend appeared in court for his arraignment Tuesday, break...
May 27, 2026Open source
Here’s where people are moving — and leaving — in Mass., according to new U.S. Census data
Boston lost the most residents last year as population growth slowed across Massachusetts.
May 24, 2026Open source
Video: Impact weather Sunday and Memorial Day
Impact weather continues Sunday across the Boston area and Massachusetts with wet, windy and cool conditions across New England. Memorial Day also brings imp...
May 24, 2026Open source
MBTA commuter train, car collide at Braintree rail crossing
A train and car collided in Braintree, Massachusetts, on Saturday, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the collision at the...
May 23, 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
These spray decks have opened to deal with the record heat
More than a dozen spray decks in Boston and across Massachusetts opened Monday amid record-breaking temperatures this week.
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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Video: Warmest day of week before showers return
Wednesday brings summerlike warmth to the Boston area and Massachusetts with a warm day and the chance for a spot storm.
May 27, 2026Open source
Bill would push last call to 3 a.m. across Mass. this summer
A Massachusetts bill tied to the 2026 World Cup would let cities extend alcohol sales by an hour, up to 3 a.m., from June 1 to Aug. 31.
May 27, 2026Open source
Temps reach upper 80s today as heat peaks across Mass.
Heat peaks today in Massachusetts with mid to upper 80s and some humidity. A cold front may spark a brief shower or thunderstorm. Cooler air tomorrow.
May 27, 2026Open source
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts formally unionize
The App Drivers Union said it was the first organization in the country to be formally certified to represent drivers for apps such as Uber and Lyft.
May 27, 2026Open source
Someone just won a $1M scratch ticket prize in Somerville
A trust from Quincy claimed a $1 million grand prize from a lottery ticket purchased in Somerville, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.
May 27, 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
Video: Warm Wednesday, cooler weekend with showers
Wednesday will feel more like summer across the Boston area and Massachusetts with warm temperatures and the chance for a spot storm.
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
Former Melrose High School soccer player set to play in the World Cup, for Haiti
Frantzdy Pierrot, who moved from Haiti to Massachusetts when he was 11, said playing in the Bay State "means a lot" to him.
May 27, 2026Open source
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