Self-serve ticket machine yields $10 million winner at Boston supermarket
A trust from Reading claimed a $10 million grand prize from a lottery ticket purchased at a supermarket's self-service terminal.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Movie review: 'The Sheep Detectives' a charming yarn knit for the whole family
Be careful about reading too many detective novels to your pet sheep — they just might solve your murder. Or perhaps the fantastical plot of the appealing...
May 12, 2026Open source
Nostalgic summer program returns, giving free pizza to kids who read WCVB
Voracious readers can again get free pizza this summer as a long-running summer reading program makes its return.
May 5, 2026Open source
‘A great way to discover new books’: Kids Lit Fest celebrates reading with events across western Mass
The third annual Kids Lit Fest will return on May 3 for a weeklong celebration of stories with events across Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, and Berkshire coun...
May 1, 2026Open source
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Trooper and Marine credited for heroism during Memorial Drive shooting Middlesex DA Marian Ryan is cautious...
Middlesex DA Marian Ryan is cautiously optimistic the two men wounded in the shooting in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Monday will make a full recovery.
May 13, 2026Open source
Breaking News: Gunshots fired into traffic along Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at least 1 wou...
A suspect is facing charges after a shootout with Massachusetts State Police troopers ended with two people seriously injured Monday afternoon, Middlesex Dis...
May 11, 2026Open source
North Middlesex comes together for students
PEPPERELL — An estimated 300 students, faculty and staff came together under sunny skies Friday as the North Middlesex Regional School District (NMRSD) hos...
May 9, 2026Open source
Cancer survivor from Newton to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro A Massachusetts boy is abou...
A Massachusetts boy is about to take center stage as the FIFA World Cup comes to Foxboro.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
New remote terminal for Logan Airport now open in Framingham A first-in-the-nation remote terminal for Loga...
A first-in-the-nation remote terminal for Logan Airport opened Monday in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Jun 3, 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
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
State trooper hospitalized after gun accidentally discharges in barn, officials say
A Massachusetts state trooper was injured Wednesday evening after his weapon accidentally discharged at the Mounted Unit barn in Acton.
May 28, 2026Open source
Citing budget constraints, another Independence Day celebration canceled
Citing budget constraints, another Massachusetts city just canceled its annual Independence Day celebration. Framingham confirmed that decision less than a d...
May 28, 2026Open source
Striking bus drivers in Marlborough return to picket line amid contract negotiations
Striking Marlborough, Massachusetts, school bus drivers and monitors are returning to the picket line Thursday.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Undertaking a quest for belonging: Author Mara Bright to host readings in Erving, Greenfield and Shutesbury
Wendell-based writer Mara Bright explores themes of belonging in her new poetry book “Finding Home.” Composed of 52 poems, the collections spans more tha...
May 1, 2026Open source
As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Some domestic violence crimes, murder, non-negligent manslaughter, trending up, report says
Some domestic violence crimes like murder and non-negligent manslaughter are trending up in Massachusetts, according to a new statewide report.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Bars to stay open until 3 am for World Cup fans
BOSTON — When the world's largest sporting event gets underway in the United States this month, Massachusetts' sports bars and restaurants will be ready fo...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Critics push back on Eversource tree-clearing plan at Amherst meeting
Eversource's plan to widen transmission lines by removing trees in Massachusetts faces criticism from residents concerned about environmental impact.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Opioid deaths in Massachusetts fall below 1,000 for first year since 2013
There were 978 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose deaths among Massachusetts residents last year, the Department of Public Health said. That rep...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Rhode to Reality: Rulla finds out about the video evidence in episode 11
Judge to rule on Michael Proctor's request to delay deposition in wrongful death case Former Massachusetts state trooper Michael Proctor wants his deposition...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Cape Verdeans at Dorchester Day Parade pumped for another celebration: A first-ever World Cup run
Boston’s annual celebration is a draw for Cape Verdeans all over Eastern Massachusetts, and the international soccer tournament set to begin this week was...
Jun 8, 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
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Reading is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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As opioid deaths fall to lowest figure in more than a decade, what’s causing the decline?
Massachusetts recorded 978 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2025, the lowest number since 2012.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Maria Wilson
Maria Wilson joined the WMUR team in December 2024. The Massachusetts native is excited to continue her career in the region she calls home. Mari
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Police arrest driver accused of evading officers in wild Bellingham, Franklin chase
A driver with multiple active warrants who fled from police Tuesday morning, was arrested by officers in Franklin, Massachusetts, the town's police departmen...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Video: Wednesday storm chance, drier next week
Wednesday brings the chance for an evening thunderstorm across the Boston area and Massachusetts, with temperatures running well above normal.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled immigrant workers,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 visa fee, finding the policy is an unlawful tax.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers struck down
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Massachusetts Monday struck down the Trump administration’s efforts to require a $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled imm...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Trump’s $100K fee for high-skilled visas is an illegal tax, federal judge rules
Trump H-1B visa fee of $100,000 struck down as an unlawful tax by a federal judge in Massachusetts
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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