MA Winter Home Heating Help: LIHEAP Available For 2023-24 Season

Many Massachusetts residents can get help this winter paying for electric and natural gas heat bills through LIHEAP.

Daylight Saving Time Ends In MA 2023: When The Sun Sets Sunday

Starting Sunday, sunsets will be much earlier in Massachusetts, brining the hex of terror twilight and a higher risk of car crashes.

Is 'Pharmageddon' Coming To MA? Pharmacists Planning Walkouts

Pharmacists at national chains like CVS and Walgreens may walk off the job over poor working conditions.

First Snowfall In Massachusetts Of Winter 2023-24: See Where

Light snow blanketed parts of Massachusetts on the first day of November, while other areas only got (more) rain.

Sub-Freezing Temperatures Coming To MA: Weather Service

Parts of the state will see temperatures in the 20s for the first time in many months.

Large Moose Walks Through MA Elementary School Morning Drop Off

A photo shared by the Rutland Police Department shows a large moose up close to what appears to be an entrance to Naquag Elementary School.

These Are The Best Hospitals In MA, Newsweek Says In New List

Newsweek recently released its rankings of "America's Best In-State Hospitals"​ for 2024. Here's who made the list in Massachusetts.

Halloween Chills Galore For Trick-Or-Treaters With Threat Of Snow

After temperatures are expected to top 80 degrees on Saturday, they will plummet to near freezing for Halloween night.

'Magic' Mushrooms On The Table In Massachusetts: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Wayside Inn on PBS, breweries closing, gas station taco fun, more.

Where Does MA Rank Among States With Highest Student Loan Payments?

See where Massachusetts ranks when it comes to the monthly cost of paying off student loans.

Creepiest Place In Massachusetts Is Site Of Famous Borden Axe Murders

It's not Satan's Kingdom or Danvers State Hospital. This famous murder house now serves a great breakfast.

Lindsay Clancy Pleads Not Guilty In Killings Of Her 3 Children

Lindsay Clancy is charged in the January deaths of her children Cora Clancy, 5, Dawson Clancy, 3, and Callan Clancy, 8 months.

State Police: Lewiston Shooter Has 'No Confirmed Nexus' To MA

Some reports indicated suspected Lewiston shooter Robert Card may have been driving toward Massachusetts.

Woman Who Married Into MA Crime Family Id'd After 40 Years: Reports

Investigators have matched Lori Jane Kearsey​ — ​a Jane Doe found dead in Florida in 1984 — ​with her daughter, Gloucester's Maehgan Smith.

MA Mom Researched Ways To Kill Before 3 Children's Deaths: Court Docs

Duxbury's Lindsay Clancy was charged earlier this year with murder, assault and battery, and strangulation in the deaths of her children.

New MA Poll Shows Support For Ballot Measures, Presidential Candidates

Ending MCAS, support for Donald Trump and making Election Day a state holiday were all part of the UMass-Amherst/YouGov poll.

MA Joins Lawsuit Against Meta: Facebook, Instagram 'Prey' On Children

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell joined the new federal lawsuit with AGs from more than 40 other states.

MA Residents Voice Strong Approval Of Healey, Warren: Poll

The poll also found that the leading issue for Massachusetts residents is the housing shortage.

October Heat Wave In MA: How High Temperatures Will Get

Relative to usual October temperatures, it'll feel like summer this week across Massachusetts, according to forecasts.

MA Winter Snow Outlook For 2023-24 Winter: NOAA Predictions

We may not have a repeat of 1978, but there's a decent chance of higher snowfall this winter with the first El Niño influence in years.

MA Weather: Latest Nor'easter Forecast Updates Released

The storm that will drench the East Coast this weekend may arrive a bit earlier than previously forecast.

Gold Medals For Two Bay State Chocolate Makers: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Shaq's new MA restaurant, craft beer fundraiser, Dave's Hot Chicken grand opening, more.

Natural Gas Rates Rise In MA This Winter: Eversource, National Grid

The two big natural gas utilities in Massachusetts have filed to increase rates this winter. Some will get a break compared to last winter.

Crime In Massachusetts: What New FBI Data Says About Trends

The FBI this week released 2022 data on violence and property crimes, showing Massachusetts below national trends.

Fatalities In MA Teen Driver Crashes Highest Since 2008: AAA

Overall there were 16,709 crashes involving teens last year. Out of those, 49 resulted in a fatality, according to AAA study.

Latest Details Released On Nor'easter Forecast For MA This Weekend

A storm related to the remnants of a so-called "super typhoon" is forecast to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the region.

IRS Free Online Tax Filing: MA Among 13 States In Pilot Program

Massachusetts taxpayers can file online for free this tax season under a new IRS pilot program launched this week.

MA Home Prices Hit All-Time High While Sales Drop To 13-Year Low

A combination of high prices, low inventory, and high interest rates is making things difficult for prospective homebuyers.

Nor’easter May Hit MA Thanks To Super Typhoon's Remnants: Forecast

And the nor'easter may arrive in Massachusetts just in time for the weekend. See the latest details.

MA Wildlife Officials Warn Drivers About Moose, Deer Mating Hazards

Mating ungulates will mingle on Massachusetts roadways this fall with slippery leaves and earlier sunsets — a dangerous combo.

MA Will Stop Adding Family Shelter Beds By November: Gov. Healey

The family shelter system has reached an "unsustainable" point as migrants and homeless seek help. The system will hit capacity in November.

Rite Aid Bankruptcy: These MA Locations Could Be Affected

Find out what Rite Aid closings in Massachusetts might mean for prescriptions, job losses and more.

MA Long-Range Forecast Shows Possibility Of Warm, Wet Weather

The National Weather Service's long-term outlook calls for above-average temperatures and precipitation later this month.

Big Pork States Hate Our Pork Law: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Duck Donuts grand opening, new Brazilian grill, historic Peabody inn, more.

What 3.2% Hike Means In Dollars For MA Social Security Recipients

The raise is far less than this year's historic 9 percent boost to Social Security benefits to offset 40-year-high inflation.

What's Behind The Abundance Of Acorns In Massachusetts This Year?

"There are a lot of tree biologists that work on these issues," said Martin Feehan, Mass Wildlife Deer and Moose Biologist.

Last ‘Ring Of Fire’ Eclipse Until 2039 Saturday: How To See It In MA

See when you can spot the annular solar eclipse in Massachusetts.

Here's When Daylight Savings Time Ends In Massachusetts In 2023

Darkness season is approaching with Daylight Savings Time ending in Massachusetts soon.

7 MA Tickets Worth $50K Sold In Powerball Drawings

Time to check your tickets. Seven tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Massachusetts in recent drawings.

MA Ranks Among Least Reliable Power Grids Nationwide: Report

Massachusetts ranks bottom ten in the country when it comes to the reliability of its power grid, according to a recent study.