Meet The Richest Person In Massachusetts, Worth $31.5 Billion

Abigail Johnson is the current steward of one of the region's mutual-fund businesses.

5 MA Colleges Could Face Antisemitism Penalties, Trump Admin. Warns

A total of 60 colleges and universities throughout the county have been warned.

MA Home To One Of America's Best New Breweries, New List Says

A Massachusetts brewery with a unique story is among the 10 best new breweries in the U.S., according to new rankings.

These 8 Spots Offer Snow Day Deals For Winter Doldrums: MA Cheap Eats

With the potential for snow in the forecast this weekend, a handful of local restaurants have created snow day deals for diners.

Mariah Carey's 'Christmas Time' In Boston And 8 Other Events In MA

Plus: The 9th annual Readable Feast New England food writing and cookbook awards will honor local authors and chefs for their work.

Fierce Nor'easter Leaves 500,000 Without Power

Gov. Charlie Baker and utility officials warned that power restoration efforts could take a few days.

The Town Of Franklin Recreation Department Presents

Concerts on the Common July-August Schedule of Events

Delta Aquariids, Perseid Meteors In Massachusetts: Peak Dates

Plan your summer nights in Massachusetts around two meteor showers: the long-running Delta Aquariids and the fireball-producing Perseids.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Numbers: Positive Rate Rises Again

Case counts and hospitalization rates fell as vaccinations continued, but the statewide positive test rate rose for a second week in a row.

Local Government Subsidizes Restaurants' Hiring Push | Eat Mass

Plus: Openings, closings | MA chef on 'Chopped' | Feds end Restaurant Relief Fund | Seasonal beer garden on beach | Food calendar | More

Accused Winthrop Gunman: 'Racism Is Healthy And Natural'

Authorities released journals they say were written by Nathan Allen less than 48 hours before he fatally shot two people last month.

Ex-Duxbury Coach Lied About Relationship With Teacher

In a 30-page report from Duxbury Schools, a lawyer found that John Blake is not a credible source of information.

Police Investigate Report Of A Person Struck By A Train In Lowell

The MBTA closed the Lowell Line Wednesday afternoon to allow police to investigate a report of a person being struck by a train.

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.

MA State Police Credits K-9 With Finding Man Who Fled From Cops

A State Police K-9 is being credited with finding a man who refused to pull over during an attempted stop Monday morning.

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.

Former Medway Police Chief

Former Medway Police Chief William “Dave” Lambirth served as Grand Marshall at this year’s Medway Memorial Day Ceremony.

Medway Summer Lunch Program Starts July 6

Thirty bagged lunches will be provided each day on a first-come, first-served basis to children and their caregivers.

Police, DA Trying To Identify 11 Suspects In I-95 Standoff

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said she expects all 11 suspects to be arraigned Tuesday on multiple firearms charges.

Faichney Wins Medway Cultural Council's Photo Contest

First annual spring contest draws 105 entries.

Recent Home Sales

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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.

‘Strong And Deep Roots' Define Ashland High Class Of 2021

"It is so wonderful to stand here with you for what feels like a ‘normal’ graduation. This year has been anything but normal."

Ashland Business Beat

A list of events happening in July in Ashland.

Bri Frongillo Of Hopedale To Participate In August Hoop Challenge A Shot For Life Is A Fundraiser For Health And Cancer Research Initiatives

"The ASFL Family program is a rollover roster similar to a high school team, but it only works if the players make it work."

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Statewide Death Rate Falls To 1.3

Most coronavirus metrics continued to fall but the state reported a slight rise in the positive test rate.

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.

U.S. House backs North Atlantic Rail

$105 billion plan would create high-speed/high-performance New England/NY rail network

MA Restaurants Face Uncertain Future As SBA Ends COVID Relief

Congress seems unlikely to replenish the fund, which is a "gut punch" to restaurants in Massachusetts, according to a trade group.

Buyers Save 114-Year-Old Boston Bar From Closing | Eat Mass

Plus: National Ice Cream Month | Gordon Ramsay in Boston | Egg shortage? | Restaurant openings, closings | Top hot dog in MA | More

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.

4th Of July Travel In Massachusetts: Traffic, Transit Details

Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.

Driver Who Hit MA State Trooper Caught With Child Rape Suspect

The man who hit and injured a Massachusetts State Trooper in Revere over the weekend has been caught in Maine with a child rape suspect.

Duxbury Teen Charged With Murdering His Father Held Without Bail

Jack Callahan allegedly began submerging his father underwater, claiming he was "baptizing" him after seeing the "demon" in his eyes: DA.

Woman Sues Six Flags After Slipping On Goose Poop, Breaking Ankle

A Six Flags employee directed the woman to a shortcut. That's when she encountered a small hill covered in "geese feces," the suit says.

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.

MA Could See Egg Shortage, Higher Prices Under New Law

State lawmakers are in a food fight over how to implement a law aimed at improving conditions for hens that voters approved in 2016.

16-Year-Old Juvenile Arrested In New Bedford Park Shootings

Detectives have tied the 16-year-old to two recent playground shootings.

Duxbury Teen Charged With Murder After Father Pulled From Pond

Jack Callahan reported his father, Scott, missing overnight. Scott was later pulled from Island Creek Pond and Jack is charged with murder.

Winthrop Shooting Victims ID'd, Hate Rhetoric Tied To Gunman: DA

Suspected gunman Nathan Allen "wrote about the superiority of the white race," Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said.