MA Kids Can Name A Snowplow This Winter. Here's How

MassDOT​ on Tuesday announced it was extending the deadline for the third annual “Name a Snowplow” contest.

3 $100,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In MA

Three Mass Cash tickets worth $100,000 each were sold in the state ahead of drawings this week, lottery officials said.

Here’s How Much Thanksgiving Dinner Could Cost In MA; How To Cut Costs

Overall, grocery prices were about 1.1 percent higher this year than last and 28 percent higher than in 2019.

The Last Supermoon Of 2024 To Light Up MA Skies Friday

The November full moon is called the beaver moon. You can see it in Massachusetts this week if the skies cooperate.

Remains Of World War II Airman From Massachusetts Identified 82 Years

Bernard J. Calvi died on July 16, 1942, according to prison and historical records, just months after the surrender of the peninsula.

Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In MA In 2024

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2024 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Massachusetts.

MA News Recap: Illegal Spa Injections + Best Landmark Restaurant

Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

'Halloween Fireballs’ Possible In MA: When To Look Up

The Taurids are the only shooting star show with meteors from two debris streams. November’s is the last of four consecutive supermoons.

NYC's Famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree To Come From MA

The tree, which stands 74 feet tall and weighs in at 11 tons, will be cut on Nov. 7 and make its grand arrival on Nov. 9.

MA News Recap: Dogs Dead In Coyote Attacks + Man Found Hiding In Woods

Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project and Embrace Boston

Announce Landmark Partnership

These Are The Creepiest, Most Haunted Places In Massachusetts

What’s the scariest, most haunted place in Massachusetts? Thrillist, Business Insider, Forbes and HGTV have thoughts.

Northern Lights Over MA More Likely Now That ‘Solar Maximum’ Is Here

The sun is now at what NASA calls a "solar maximum." Here's what that means for the northern lights.

MA News Recap: Dead Great White; Newscaster Emergency; Rare Comet

Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

MA Has 2 Of Nation's Most Expensive ZIP Codes, Report Shows

A Boston neighborhood and suburban town cracked the top 100 in Property Shark's top 100 across the country.

The ‘Most Beautiful’ Orionid Meteor Shower Is About To Peak Over MA

Here's the best time to catch the upcoming meteor shower in Massachusetts.

3rd of 4 Supermoons: When To See The Full Hunter’s Moon In MA

Also gracing the skies over Massachusetts are the once-in-a-lifetime Comet C/2023A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS and Orionid meteors.

MA News Recap: Hospital Abandoned; Cop Indicted; Huge Pumpkin En Route

Here is a recap of the top news stories out of Massachusetts this week to catch you up as you head into the weekend.

Will Northern Lights Be Back Over MA Skies Friday? Here’s The Latest

While perhaps not as vibrant as Thursday's colors, there is a chance that parts of Massachusetts will get another light show on Friday.

First-Time Salvation Army Worker Heading To Florida For Hurricane Milton Aftermath And Cleanup

Rachel Henry will be deploying for the very first time to a disaster area. She admits she has some nerves.

Inflation Is Cooling — Not That Massachusetts Consumers Have Noticed

Consumers in one Massachusetts metropolitan area continue to struggle with inflation, according to a new analysis released Thursday.

Daylight Saving Time In MA: When To Turn Back The Clocks In 2024

Within a month, the sun will be setting in Greater Boston at 4:33 p.m.

Massachusetts Residents Continue To Send Supplies, Help To North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, Massachusetts groups are rallying to bring supplies and help to the region.

'One In 30 Million' Yellow Lobster Found Off MA Coast

Jim Sjolund, captain at Alaskan Leader Fisheries​​, says the lobster has been named Yellownardo De Pinchy.

Nibi The Beaver Will Officially Stay In Captivity, Governor Says

Governor Maura Healey issued a permit Thursday designating Nibi as an educational beaver, meaning she will be allowed to remain at home.

Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Massachusetts, Orionids Cue Up

The Draconid, Orionid and Taurid meteor showers are all underway, and a comet not seen in 80,000 years is flying by Earth.

20,000 People Fight To Keep MA Domesticated Beaver In Captivity

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue announced Monday that Nibi, who a beaver who was raised in captivity, has been ordered released.

This Is MA's Last Chance To See 'Comet Of Century' For 80,000 Years

Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas will pass within about 44 million miles on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12.

MA May See Northern Lights More Often During ‘Solar Maximum’

Solar maximum is the period of peak solar activity during the sun’s 11-year solar cycle. The next cycle could peak within the coming months.

Massachusetts Gas Prices Are Going Down: Here’s Why

Nationally, gas prices have plummeted 13 percent — a decline of about 50 cents a gallon — from an April 2024 peak.

When Is MA’s First Killing Frost: How To Extend Plant Life

Find out the average date of the first fall frost in Massachusetts, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Full Harvest Supermoon And Lunar Eclipse: What To Know In MA

On the 18th, when the moon still looks big and bright, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

1856 Shipwreck That Claimed 114 Lives Discovered Off MA Coast

Le Lyonnais wrecked on Nov. 2, 1856 after colliding with the American sailing vessel Adriatic, killing most of its 132 passengers and crew.

Teacher Spotlight: Sophia DiVitto Mell Helps Kids Express Themselves

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

6 Of 7 Planets Visible In Pre-Dawn Sky: How To See Them In MA

Take a peek at the pre-dawn skies over Massachusetts in the coming days, and you’ll be able to see six planets.

Teacher Spotlight: Professor Rick Pozniak Helped Me Overcome My Fear

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

3 MA Towns Among 10 'Hottest' ZIP Codes In U.S., New List Says

Three of the "hottest" places to live in 2024 are right here in Massachusetts, according to a new list.

Teacher Spotlight: Madison Brooks of Pepperell Is 'One To Be Admired'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

MA Farm Offering $5K Reward After Goat, Caleb, Gets Spooked And Flees

Caleb was last seen going into the woods near the junction of Littleton County Road and Old Schoolhouse Road in Harvard.

Teacher Spotlight: MA's Elizabeth Messina Goes 'The Extra Mile'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.