Memorial Day Weekend Highs To Reach 80s In MA

Here's everything you need to know about Memorial Day weekend weather in Massachusetts.

Memorial Day 2023 Deals, Offers, Freebies In Massachusetts

Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with restaurant specials, freebies, military discounts ad national hamburger day deals.

2 Of America’s Top 100 Secret Beaches Are Located In MA

Check out these two Massachusetts secret beaches this Memorial Day weekend!

MA Senate Moves To Fund Drink-Spiking Test Kits And Awareness Campaign

An amendment aims to make an instant impact on the prevalence of drink-spiking incidents.

MA Spongy Moth Infestation Worsened By Drought Conditions: State

The spongy moth — newly renamed due to an ethnic slur — has been in Massachusetts since the 19th Century.

80 Children Reported Missing In Massachusetts: Have You Seen Them?

On National Missing Children's Day, authorities are asking the public if they have any information on the following children.

Stop & Shop, Shop Rite: Memorial Day 2023 Grocery Store Hours In MA

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute barbecue staples from ALDI, Hannaford, and Trader Joe's in Massachusetts.

MA Lifeguards Have One More Chance For State Pay Bonus

The state is offering lifeguards the chance to earn a significant bonus this summer. The final deadline to qualify for a bonus is July 1.

MA No. 2 In U.S. For White Supremacist Activity: ADL

White supremacist propaganda blanketed Massachusetts in 2022, along with a spike in anti-LGBTQ+ incidents, according to a new hate report.

MA Summer Safety Guide: Swimming, Sun, Roads, Lakes, Hot Cars, Snakes

Summer is one of the most dangerous times of the year, and here are some safety tips to help you have a fun and safe time.

Wildfire Smoke Hazes MA: Where It's Coming From

The hazy skies across the state recently are linked to massive wildfires burning in western Canada.

How Hot Will It Be In MA This Summer? Updated Temperature Outlook

The effects of an El Niño are usually felt most in winter months, but some typically hot areas of the country could see cool temperatures.

MA Cities Lost Thousands Of Residents Since 2020, Census Data Show

Census data released this week show that cities like Boston and Worcester lost many residents during the pandemic due to a host of factors.

MA Hospital Injuries, Including Assaults On Staff, Have Soared: Report

Experts say the increase is a “strong signal” of what happens when there aren’t enough staff to respond quickly, the Globe reported.

Utility Prices In MA Soared Over Winter As Gasoline Prices Fell: BLS

If this winter felt much more expensive, it was. Electricity rates rose a whopping 107 percent, with natural gas rates close behind.

CDC Issues Mpox Health Alert, Warns Of Resurgence: What To Know In MA

Mpox virus could make a comeback, the CDC has warned. See MA case data.

MA Doctor Profiles Leave Out Accusations Of Fraud, Assault: Report

Boston25 found that the state does not require the Board of Medicine to publicize certain details of a physician's legal background.

MA COVID Exposure Alert System Discontinued

Between June 2021 and May 2023, approximately 3.2 million smartphone users chose to activate MassNotify on their devices, officials said.

6 Missing MA Siblings Have Been Found

The six children went missing after a report of abuse, according to state police.

Celebrate These Amazing Massachusetts Moms This Mother’s Day

Here at Patch we've launched an initiative to help recognize the awesome moms and mom figures in communities like yours. Meet them here:

Picture Perfect Mother's Day Outdoor Brunch Forecast On Tap In MA

The National Weather Service forecast is for a bit cooler Sunday but with bright sunshine and a light northwest wind.

Lindsay Clancy To Be Committed For 6 More Months: Report

Clancy's lawyer confirmed to Patch last week​ that she has been transferred to Tewksbury State Hospital for further mental health treatment.

Bean Sprouts Sold In Massachusetts Recalled For Possible Listeria

An earlier recall has since expanded to include all mung bean sprouts and soybean sprouts from Massachusetts's Chang Farm.

MA Teenagers Can Workout For Free At Planet Fitness This Summer

The gym chain is offering teenagers between the ages of 14 and 19 the chance to exercise for free all summer. Here's how.

MA Has 46 Senior Living Communities On U.S. News 'Best' List

U.S. News and World Report evaluated nearly 4,000 U.S. communities for the report, including 87 in Massachusetts.

Remains Of Missing Tech CEO, A MA Native, Found In CA

Human remains found on April 25 in the courtyard of an abandoned property have been identified as those of Sober Grid founder Beau Mann.

Debt Ceiling: Default Could Hit MA Household Wealth, Benefits

For the 67 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits every month, any interruption can be painful.

Checks Coming To Some MA Taxpayers Under $141M TurboTax Settlement

Massachusetts residents who used TurboTax to file their taxes in 2016, 2017 or 2018 could be seeing a settlement check in the near future.

Listeria Concerns Prompt Vegetable Recall In MA

Kale, spinach and collard green products sold under the Lancaster, Giant and Robinson Fresh brand names have been recalled in six states.

Massachusetts COVID-19 Health Orders End, Including Masks In Hospitals

As of Thursday, the COVID-19 pandemic will be over in Massachusetts from a legal standpoint, coinciding with federal orders ending.

Crews Find Body Of Missing Worker At Newburyport Chemical Explosion

The body of a missing worker has been recovered following an explosion early Thursday at PCI Synthesis.

How To See May’s Full Flower Moon Over Massachusetts

Massachusetts residents might have to wait until later in the weekend to actually see the flower moon, a sign of spring blossoms.

Smith College Changes Program Name Over 'Negative Associations'

Smith College's Office of Field Education will be renamed as the school continues its "commitment to anti-racist work," the college said.

Air Monitoring In Place After Newburyport Chemical Explosion

Four people were injured, and a fifth was missing after an explosion early Thursday at PCI Synthesis.

Massachusetts Hospital Safety Grades Rate Patient Safety: LeapFrog

The healthcare nonprofit Leapfrog Group's spring 2023 hospital safety rankings grade dozens of hospitals in Massachusetts.

Lindsay Clancy Transferred To New Hospital, Hearing Postponed

Clancy has been transferred to Tewksbury State Hospital​ for further mental health treatment, her lawyer confirmed to Patch Tuesday.

Massachusetts Ranked Top State In U.S. For Low Crime, Education

The annual U.S. News & World Report ranking evaluates each state’s health care, economy, education system and more.

Wet Weather Forecasted This Week In MA: National Weather Service

Here's what to expect weather-wise this week in Massachusetts.

Flour Sold In MA Recalled Due To Salmonella Risk: FDA

The manufacturer voluntarily recalled this popular brand of bleached and unbleached flour after tests revealed the presence of salmonella.

Family Of Graham Lacher Increases Reward; Seeks Help With Road Signs

Lacher has been missing since June 6, when he fled the grounds of the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor, Maine.