11-Year-Old Lowell Girl In Critical Condition After Near Drowning

An 11-year-old girl from Lowell is fighting for her life after being pulled from the Merrimack River in Lowell, says police.

Two From VA Killed In Fatal New Bedford Crash

Bryan Crow and Sally Moreland are named the victims of a fatal crash on Massachusetts Route 140 in New Bedford Sunday.

Dracut Man In Critical Condition After Falling Off Ipswich Roof

Ipswich Police and Fire Departments respond to an incident after a 24-year-old construction worker from Dracut falls off a roof.

Baker Blows Whistle On Swimming Outside The Lines In MA

Governor Charlie Baker is initiating a proposal that would increase fines for swimming outside of designated waterfronts in Massachusetts.

Ipswich Police Respond After Teen Is Injured In Boating Accident

Police say a 17-year-old fell off a motorized boat near Plum Island Wednesday afternoon.

Most MA Nursing Homes Don't Expect To Survive Pandemic: Survey

A recent survey found that more than half of all nursing homes operating at a loss; and a Chestnut Hill nursing home is planning to close.

Car Strikes A Bear In Marion

A bear has been seen across the south shore the last few weeks.

Mom Of Victim In High-Profile Suicide Case Pushes For New MA Laws

Massachusetts State Senator Barry Finegold is joining forces with Conrad Roy's mother to re-introduce a bill to criminalize coerced suicide.

Methuen Girl In Critical Condition After Near-Drowning

The Essex County District Attorney's Office is calling the incident 'a potential drowning at a residential in-ground swimming pool.'

MA Teen Dies After Trying TikTok 'Blackout Challenge'

The challenge, also called the "Passout Challenge" or "Choking Game," has been around for years and found new participants on TikTok.

Duxbury's Fired Coach Explains 'Origins' Of Anti-Semitic Slurs

Duxbury High School's fired football coach says use of anti-Semitic terms started out as innocent play calls by Jewish members of the team.

First-Ever Legal Marijuana Delivery Made in Massachusetts

A veteran-owned Taunton business makes history with the first legal delivery of recreational marijuana in Massachusetts.

Franklin Lions & Franklin Elks Work With Red Cross To Help Franklin Fire Victims

“The lions met this evening. We have had an outpouring for clothing donations."

Franklin's Future Leaders To Collect Gift Cards For Franklin Fire Victims

We are currently collecting new backpacks and supplies for our annual “Backpack for Kids” program.

Ashland Farmers Market's Brings Variety, New Flavors To 10th Season

Mohamed Gobashi of Kabob House is one of the popular food vendors returning to Ashland Farmers Market for season 10.

MA Woman Gets Back $1M Lottery Ticket She Had Thrown Away

The family who owns the store contacted the woman after she discarded the ticket.

Local Teen Receives Computer From "Computers For Kids" Initiative

Cheyanne Hernandez-Hoag from Westover Young Marines in Chicopee received a new computer as part of the Young Marines and USMCRA initiative.

Massachusetts Farmers Markets To Check Out: 2021 Guide

It's the perfect season for fresh produce. Check out where you can find a farmer's market in Massachusetts.

‘60 Minutes’ Sheds Light On UFO Sightings In Massachusetts

The Pentagon finally says UFOs — or unidentified aerial phenomena — are real and may explain what you’ve seen in the skies over MA.

Noah, Olivia, Liam: 2020’s Top Baby Names In Massachusetts

The Social Security Administration revealed last year’s top names for babies born in Massachusetts. See which names topped the list.

Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In Massachusetts

The Greater Boston Food Bank and other Massachusetts pantries have seen a significant increase in need during the coronavirus pandemic.

237-Year-Old College Makes 'Very Painful' Call To Close: Patch PM

Also: The governor's race continues to take shape as state senator considers running | Pooled testing results show few positives | More.

Beantown, Ben Affleck: These Misconceptions Drive MA Crazy

"Oh you're from BAWston? Pahk the cah in Hahvahd Yahd am I right!"

'His Life Had Purpose': Remembering Coronavirus Victims

A year after the first reported COVID-19 death in MA, victims' families are reminding us that their loved ones were more than a number.

MA Schools Say Reopening Mandate Is 'Unreasonable': Patch PM

Also: MBTA service cuts to last 'for months' | Swastika found in school | Wind farm nearing approval | More summer camps reopening | More.

No COVID Baby Boom: Massachusetts Saw Nearly 10% Decline In December Births, Data Shows

In total there were 4,948 December births reported in Massachusetts, compared to 5,468 in December 2019.

Publisher Shelves Six Dr. Seuss Titles: Patch PM

Also: Emails show backroom deal | Pushback on Amazon's MA plans | Mother accused of attempted murder | March comes in like a lion | More

MA Teachers Balk At Return To In-Person Learning: Patch PM

Also: MBTA backing off plan to end late-night trips | Chelmsford magician will try to stump Penn & Teller | Explosions in Peabody | More.

COVID Restrictions Lawsuit Just 'Generalized Grievance’: Patch PM

Also: A traffic stop is proving to be costly — for the police chief who conducted it | Injured hockey player to rehab facility | More.

Massachusetts Man Transforms School Bus Into Upscale Home

Craig Gordnier took on the project of transforming the bus into a livable space after losing his job during the coronavirus pandemic.

Boston Man Accused Of 2011 Killing In Rhode Island: Patch PM

Also: Pirate skeletons found in Cape Cod shipwreck | U.S. Attorney in Boston quits | Guy Fieri's Massachusetts ghost kitchen | More

The First Year With Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Patch PM

Also: Here comes the snow | Storm slows MA vaccination efforts | Pedroia retires | Joe Kennedy jumps into life after elected politics | More

Meet The Wilmington Dad Who Led The GameStop Stock Craze: PatchPM

Also: Johnson & Johnson has good vaccine news, with some local help | Donations pour in for injured hockey player | More.

Schilling 'Mentally Done' With Hall Of Fame Quest: Patch PM

Also: Moulton to vets: Skip state vaccine program | Braintree changes graduation gown policy for transgender students | More

Teachers Blast Updates To MA Vaccination Plan: Patch PM

Also: Internet outages in MA | Satanic Temple sues city | BAA sets October marathon date | MA could see two winter storms by Sunday | More

MA Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

2019 Guinness World Records Set In Massachusetts

Here's a list of the Guinness World Records set in Massachusetts in the last year before the 20's.

Keep Tabs On Local Officials With Our New 'Town Info' Pages In MA

How are your tax dollars spent at the local level? Where does your kid's school district stand? Come find out on your new "Town Info" page.

When Does Daylight Saving Time 2018 End In MA?

It's almost time to set your clocks back, Massachusetts. Daylight Saving Time ends soon!

Fallen Weymouth Police Officer Laid To Rest​​: Patch PM

A reward for info related to a dead dog just went up, a young band takes a small town by storm, and what happened on this day in 1938; more.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.