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
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Teen crossing street struck by pickup truck at Worcester's Kelley Square
A serious car crash involving a teenage pedestrian briefly closed a major intersection in Worcester, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
Barefoot woman who ran into burning building arrested, 5 injured in Worcester fire
A woman accused of running into a burning building was arrested and five people, including a firefighter, were injured late Wednesday after a fire at a roomi...
May 21, 2026Open source
Worcester man goes viral for performance protesting potholes at city council meeting
A 24-year-old Worcester man mimicked the sounds of a vehicle navigating and striking potholes during a Worcester City Council meeting.
May 14, 2026Open source
Worcester man, 62, killed by vehicle while crossing street, police say
The man was fatally injured when he was struck by a vehicle near Hope Avenue on Sunday night, according to Worcester police.
May 13, 2026Open source
Mass. nurse saved newborn's life in 1972, leading to lifelong bond
A Worcester nurse saved Carole Flynn as a newborn in 1972. Now 95, June Lejeunesse is visited weekly by Carole and her mom Cheryl.
May 8, 2026Open source
Worcester man identified as victim fatally stabbed near Times Square
A Massachusetts man was fatally stabbed near Times Square after a dispute, and police are searching for three suspects.
May 6, 2026Open source
New Middle Eastern-Style Coffee, Nut Shop To Open In Worcester
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May 1, 2026Open source
Massachusetts politicians mourn late congressman Barney Frank
Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, who succeeded Frank in the 4th Congressional District, called Frank 'fearless' and 'one of the great public servants of o...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Grafton man sentenced to 6 years for drug trafficking and firearms cases
RUTLAND — A Windham County felon, who officials say provided a firearm that was later used to fire at Massachusetts police, has been sentenced in federal c...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
State probes cancer cases at school
UXBRIDGE — A Central Massachusetts high school is under investigation after “several” teachers have been diagnosed with breast cancer or precancerous c...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Healey to speak at North Central Chamber’s annual meeting
FITCHBURG — The 42nd annual Business Meeting and Luncheon for the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is set for Thursday, June 11, with Gov. M...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Four Mass. cities extend last call to 3 a.m. ahead of World Cup games
The bar at Lehrhaus James Bennett II GBH News Diane Adame dianeaadame diane.adame@gbh.org Diane Adame is a production assistant with GBH News’ Education de...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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Richard Conner and James Ferguson, both of Massachusetts, are facing federal charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery at the T-Bird Mini Mart in Hinsdale.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Growing Wild launched in Massachusetts, free kits available locally and statewide
Massachusetts residents can pick up Growing Wild starter kits at nurseries across the Commonwealth thanks to a program that provides free native plant materi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Column: Don't let this be the end of the Salem Skipper
Anyone who grows up in Massachusetts with mobility issues knows what it’s like to live your life based on where you can find accessible transportation. I w...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
IG rips state's 'broken' public defender system
BOSTON — Massachusetts' public defender system is 'broken, expensive, and resistant to oversight,' according to a scathing new report by the state's top go...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
DiLisio, Emmerich share 11th at Mass Open
Defending champion Steven DiLisio of Salem Country Club and Kernwood amateur Aidan Emmerich shared 11th place as the top local finishers at the 116th Massach...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
State report details ‘questionable’ sheriff’s office spending
Report reveals questionable spending by Massachusetts sheriff's offices, highlighting the need for budget reform and oversight.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports Briefs: Northampton 12U softball claims District 2 Little League title
The Northampton 12U softball team secured the 2026 Massachusetts District 2 Little League championship after rallying to defeat Wilbraham, 4-3, on Tuesday. T...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in Londo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults
A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Massachusetts sets tax-free weekend date for August We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Mas...
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Severe weather forced family to cancel Hawaiian Vrbo. Now they're out $12,000. A Massachusetts family thoug...
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
4-year-old boy recovering after being struck by e-bike in Hingham A Hingham, Massachusetts four-year-old bo...
A Hingham, Massachusetts four-year-old boy is recovering after a rider on an e-bike slammed into him while he was on his bicycle.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
US Marshals recover 35 missing Massachusetts kids ahead of World Cup
The U.S. Marshals Service in Massachusetts, partnered with local police agencies, recovered 35 "high-risk missing children" in "Operation Yellow Card" ahead...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Massachusetts pension database for 2025, and it’s a whopper!
Here are the $6.6 billion pensions paid out to Massachusetts public employee retirees. It's all part of the Herald's 19th year of the "Your Tax Dollars at Wo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
‘Operation Yellow Card’: 35 missing children recovered ahead of FIFA World Cup, feds say
Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies say they have safely recovered 35 missing children from Massachusetts as part of a coordinated effort tied...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Editorial: Decisive fatal drug OD drops indicate state’s efforts working
If not the beginning of the end, then definitely the end of the beginning in this state’s war on drugs. The number of opioid-related overdose fatalities in...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Local roundup: Whitney advances to final round
Ethan Whitney has put himself in a position to at least have a shot at bring some hardware home from Cape Cod. The Oak Hill Country Club golfer has landed hi...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Petersham is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
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Four Mass. cities extend last call to 3 a.m. ahead of World Cup games
The bar at Lehrhaus James Bennett II GBH News Diane Adame dianeaadame diane.adame@gbh.org Diane Adame is a production assistant with GBH News’ Education de...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Find what you're looking for...
Richard Conner and James Ferguson, both of Massachusetts, are facing federal charges stemming from an alleged armed robbery at the T-Bird Mini Mart in Hinsdale.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Growing Wild launched in Massachusetts, free kits available locally and statewide
Massachusetts residents can pick up Growing Wild starter kits at nurseries across the Commonwealth thanks to a program that provides free native plant materi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Column: Don't let this be the end of the Salem Skipper
Anyone who grows up in Massachusetts with mobility issues knows what it’s like to live your life based on where you can find accessible transportation. I w...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
IG rips state's 'broken' public defender system
BOSTON — Massachusetts' public defender system is 'broken, expensive, and resistant to oversight,' according to a scathing new report by the state's top go...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
DiLisio, Emmerich share 11th at Mass Open
Defending champion Steven DiLisio of Salem Country Club and Kernwood amateur Aidan Emmerich shared 11th place as the top local finishers at the 116th Massach...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
State report details ‘questionable’ sheriff’s office spending
Report reveals questionable spending by Massachusetts sheriff's offices, highlighting the need for budget reform and oversight.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Sports Briefs: Northampton 12U softball claims District 2 Little League title
The Northampton 12U softball team secured the 2026 Massachusetts District 2 Little League championship after rallying to defeat Wilbraham, 4-3, on Tuesday. T...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Visa denial sidelines Thomas Partey for Ghana’s World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will not play in his team's World Cup opener Wednesday after Canada denied his visa application while he awaits trial in Londo...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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