MA Politicians Who Interacted With Biden Testing For COVID-19

Dozens of lawmakers from the Bay State who interacted with President Joe Biden in Somerset Wednesday are sharing their test results.

Clark Announces Workforce & Infrastructure Projects in MA

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark announces EDA investment in the state to support infrastructure and workforce development.

Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Middlesex County: NWS

High temperatures remain a factor in this 'hazardous weather outlook' as heat and humidity are expected to peak Thursday and Sunday.

Clark Statement on Final Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark's statement on the final decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Clark Statement on Vote to Send Gun Safety Bill to President's Desk

Assistant House Speaker Katherine Clark votes to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Clark Joins MA Delegation to Announce AmeriCorps Funding

Funding will support 23 programs and more than 6,000 AmeriCorps members in Massachusetts.

Police Shoot, Kill Suspect In MA Woman's Death

Matthew Davis was the ex-boyfriend of Mary Anderson, whose body was found inside her truck in Vermont after going missing over the weekend.

Missing Massachusetts Woman Found Dead In Vermont

Now Vermont State Police are trying to locate and speak with 23-year-old Mary Anderson's former boyfriend Matthew Davis, 34, of Fitchburg.

Ayanna Pressley, Katherine Clark Arrested At Abortion Rights Rally

The two MA congresswomen are among 34 individuals who have been arrested in an act of 'non-violent civil disobedience' at the capitol.

President Joe Biden To Visit Massachusetts Wednesday

Biden is scheduled to make a stop in a South Coast town to deliver plans on the climate crisis and how to create a 'clean energy future.'

Lawmakers Increase Aid For Towns, School Districts In State Budget

The spending plan, which heads to Gov. Charlie Baker for final approval, also includes $115 million to continue free school meals.

MA Town-By-Town COVID: Positivity Rates Rise In 73 Percent Of Towns

At the community level, 243 Massachusetts cities and towns saw their positivity rates increase, according to state data.

Bear Takes A Cool Dip In MA Pond Before Koi Scare Him Off: Watch

The bear found a great place in Pepperell to beat the heat until the koi decided no more, video shows.

Applications For Mail-In Voting To Hit Massachusetts In Upcoming Weeks

Massachusetts voters have until Aug. 29 to apply for a mail-in ballot ahead of the Sept. 6 primary.

988 National Suicide Prevention Number Takes Effect Soon In MA

Starting this weekend, MA residents in distress can dial 988 to access the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline instead of the full number.

MA Gas Prices Fall For Fifth Straight Week: AAA

Despite an increase in demand, gas prices in Massachusetts keep falling - about 30 cents less than a month ago.

Massachusetts Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners

The final group of National Merit Scholars has been named, check them out here.

Slurpee Day: How To Get A Free Frozen Drink From 7-Eleven

7-Eleven is offering early access to free Slurpees and snack deals to rewards members. Here's how to snag those deals in MA.

Subway To Give Away One Million Free Sandwiches

In celebration of new menu items, Subway is giving away one million sandwiches this week.

MA Town-By-Town COVID: Positivity Rate At Highest Since Late January

The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in Massachusetts also rose, but deaths and weekly case counts were down, according to state data.

MA Girl, 8, Bound For Kids Golf World Championship

Reese Hunsinger​ of Somerset​ will compete at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina next month, according to a report.

Massachusetts State Police Trainee Accidentally Shoots Himself

State police say the trainee was "alert and conscious" after the accident before he was taken to the hospital.

Bertucci's Rolls Out Special Menu With '80s Prices

To celebrate being in business for more than 40 years, Bertucci's is offering a throwback menu with some meals for as little as $3.25.

Listeria Outbreak Kills 1, Hospitalizes 22, Including MA Patients

Though a food source for the outbreak is unknown, most people reported living in Florida or visiting the state prior to falling ill.

MA Town-By-Town COVID: Case Rates, Hospitalizations Increase Slightly

Coronavirus infection rates in statewide rose slightly, as did hospitalizations and the positive test rate. But the death rate decreased.

Feds Expand Monkeypox Vaccine Access: Will Massachusetts Get Doses?

Massachusetts is among those that have confirmed cases of monkeypox this year, with 13 reported cases.

Hazing Incident Sees 9 MA Frat Brothers Arrested, Total Now 46

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity brothers are facing charges in connection to a University of New Hampshire hazing incident.

MA Gas Prices Take Spill Just In Time For July 4 Weekend

While still nearly $2 higher than 2021, gas prices dropped 8 cents in a week, with some parts of the state up to 40 cents off spring highs.

As World UFO Day Approaches, See What's Been Spotted In MA Skies

World UFO Day on July 2 commemorates the Roswell crash, which more or less made it safe for Americans to discuss strange sights in the sky.

MA Town-By-Town COVID-19: Hospitalization Rate Down 11%

Despite hospitalizations decreasing, the death rate for COVID-19 in Massachusetts saw a slight increase.

Sonia Chang-Diaz Drops Out Of MA Governor's Race

While Chang-Diaz will remain on the primary ballot, her decision clears the way for AG Maura Healey to win the Democratic nomination.

8 MA Counties Among Nation's Healthiest Communities In 2022: U.S. News

A new environmental category shows health risks from natural disasters among ethnic groups and communities.

Dog Food Sold In MA Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination

Watch out for bloody diarrhea, fever and vomiting if your canine critter ate this brand of dog food.

MA Man Wanted On Child Rape Charges Found In CT, 2 Kids 'Safe': Police

After police issued a warrant for a man on child rape charges, police say he fled the state with his two kids, placing them 'in danger.'

Pet Food Sold At Target Stores In MA Recalled

Freshpet is voluntarily recalling bags of Freshpet Select Fresh due to potential Salmonella contamination.

COVID-19 Shots Arrive For Children Under 5: How To Get Them In MA

Vaccine appointments for children 6 months to 4 years old are available for booking starting Tuesday, Gov. Charlie Baker says.

Juneteenth: What's Open, What's Closed In Massachusetts

Juneteenth is the oldest-known celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See MA Impacts

More than 150 Massachusetts cities and towns are identified as being at risk for "forever chemicals" in drinking water, the EPA said.

MA Town-By-Town COVID-19: Case Rates Down In 86% Of Communities

The COVID-19 hospitalization rate also dropped about 26 percent over the last two weeks in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Lawmakers Approve Sales Tax Holiday For Mid-August

Massachusetts shoppers will catch a break from state sales tax on August 13 and 14 of this year.