Mount Wachusett educator, grad honored by EMS group
GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College is celebrating two members of its community who were recently recognized by the Central Massachusetts Emergency...
Jul 1, 2026Open source
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Man jailed on school weapons charge after Route 28 road rage incident, police say
A Massachusetts man was jailed Thursday, July 2, on felony weapons charges, including possession of a loaded weapon on school grounds, following a road rage...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Alden Robbins, who died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the third person to die as a result of the Searsmont fire and explosion in May.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Driver accused of dragging state trooper by vehicle on Cape Cod appears in court
A driver accused of dragging a Massachusetts State Police trooper with his vehicle during a traffic stop on Cape Cod has a history of reckless driving and wa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Black bear roaming Massachusetts communities looking for food: ‘Stay out of the park’
Several Massachusetts residents have seen a black bear in recent days, as police and animal control urge residents to "remain alert" and "use caution."
Jul 3, 2026Open source
DHS reveals Massachusetts driver involved in fatal crash is a Haitian illegal immigrant
A commercial truck driver from Massachusetts being held on $700,000 bail after allegedly killing a Pennsylvania state trooper in a fiery crash with another t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Rape survivor applauds Massachusetts rape prosecution law change
Massachusetts lawmakers approved ending the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign the measure.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts set to remove DNA time limit for rape prosecutions
Massachusetts is set to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence after years of advocacy by survivors.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
How to keep pets safe ahead of hot holiday weekend
Experts say pets should stay cool, hydrated and indoors as Massachusetts faces dangerous holiday heat and fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
HVAC repair calls spike in extreme heat: Pro tips to keep your AC running
With temperatures in the triple-digits, there has been a surge in air conditioning repair calls in Massachusetts, Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Karen Read case: 69% of Massachusetts residents believe police concealed evidence, poll says
Karen Read, acquitted last summer of the murder of John O’Keefe, is not only winning in the courtroom but also in the court of public opinion, especially w...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts Set to Extend Statute of Limitations for Rape Cases With DNA Evidence
Following reporting by WBUR and ProPublica, Gov. Maura Healey has pledged to sign a bill into law ensuring that Massachusetts will no longer have one of the...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of historic World Cup match
Brockton, Massachusetts, imposed a curfew and alcohol restrictions before the Cape Verde vs. Argentina FIFA World Cup match after previous celebrations turne...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
As I See It: Reconfiguring Oregon's tax structure vital
Shotlist Washington D.C., USA - March 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. White House, U.S. flag, traffic 2. Traffic Massachusetts, USA - Recent (CGT...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts apprehend 110 fugitives in ‘Operation 250th’
The U.S. Marshals in Massachusetts have made a big dent in their goal to arrest more than 250 fugitives in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Massachusetts teachers who have sex with students under 18 could face charges after state budget passes
Massachusetts teachers who have sex with 16- and 17-year-old students could face criminal charges after the Legislature closed the "age of consent loophole"...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Building a culture of inclusion: Plainfield master carpenter leads hands-on tiny house workshops
Sarah “Sadie” Stull is full of surprises. Slight in stature and remarkably strong, Stull has homesteaded in western Massachusetts for decades, but was bo...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Drafting the past: Memorial Hall Museum taps into the liquid history of Massachusetts
Looking ahead to the nation’s looming 250th anniversary, Memorial Hall Museum curator Ray Radigan was looking for an unexpected window into the state’s h...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Want a home older than the United States? This historic Lanesborough farm is for sale
Constitution Hill got its name after Jonathan Smith lit a bonfire on the then unnamed hill to celebrate Massachusetts
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Leicester is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Region: Massachusetts
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01524
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Man jailed on school weapons charge after Route 28 road rage incident, police say
A Massachusetts man was jailed Thursday, July 2, on felony weapons charges, including possession of a loaded weapon on school grounds, following a road rage...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
The Portland Press Herald
Alden Robbins, who died Thursday at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the third person to die as a result of the Searsmont fire and explosion in May.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Driver accused of dragging state trooper by vehicle on Cape Cod appears in court
A driver accused of dragging a Massachusetts State Police trooper with his vehicle during a traffic stop on Cape Cod has a history of reckless driving and wa...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Black bear roaming Massachusetts communities looking for food: ‘Stay out of the park’
Several Massachusetts residents have seen a black bear in recent days, as police and animal control urge residents to "remain alert" and "use caution."
Jul 3, 2026Open source
DHS reveals Massachusetts driver involved in fatal crash is a Haitian illegal immigrant
A commercial truck driver from Massachusetts being held on $700,000 bail after allegedly killing a Pennsylvania state trooper in a fiery crash with another t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Rape survivor applauds Massachusetts rape prosecution law change
Massachusetts lawmakers approved ending the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence. Gov. Maura Healey is expected to sign the measure.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Massachusetts set to remove DNA time limit for rape prosecutions
Massachusetts is set to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape cases with DNA evidence after years of advocacy by survivors.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
How to keep pets safe ahead of hot holiday weekend
Experts say pets should stay cool, hydrated and indoors as Massachusetts faces dangerous holiday heat and fireworks.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
HVAC repair calls spike in extreme heat: Pro tips to keep your AC running
With temperatures in the triple-digits, there has been a surge in air conditioning repair calls in Massachusetts, Akian Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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