2 Million Rapid COVID-19 Tests Heading To Massachusetts Cities, Towns

More than 260 towns and cities across Massachusetts have requested free at-home tests to distribute to their residents.

Massachusetts Confirms Two More Monkeypox Cases

Nearly 50 cases have been confirmed across the U.S. this year, according to the CDC.

Body Of 6-Year-Old Boy Recovered In Merrimack River: Police

Authorities had been searching for nearly 72 hours since the boy fell into the Merrimack River in Amesbury on Thursday.

Landmark Voting Reform Bill Clears Massachusetts Senate

The state Senate approved a modified VOTES Act, which would make permanent the popular mail-in and early voting options used in 2020.

Massachusetts Trader Joe's Workers File To Unionize

A Trader Joe's in Hadley could become the chain's very first unionized store if the union election is successful.

MA Legislators Override Baker's Veto Of Immigrant License Bill

Starting July 1, 2023, undocumented immigrants living in Massachusetts will be able to get legal driver's licenses.

Opioid Deaths In Massachusetts Increased In 2021

More than 2,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses in Massachusetts in 2021, an 8.8 percent increase from 2020.

Data Breach At MA Health Facilities Poses Security Threat To Millions

Shields Health Care is investigating a March incident that may have affected millions of patients across Massachusetts and beyond.

One Killed, Six Seriously Injured In Head-On Crash In Townsend

All seven passengers from both cars were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, and the driver of the sedan has since died.

10 of the Best Things To Do This Summer In Massachusetts: Photos

Looking for some summer fun? Be sure to check out this list before heading out into the heat.

Who's Getting $500 Payments This Month In MA?

Around 300,000 essential workers in Massachusetts will get a check for $500 in June. Check to see if you're eligible here.

Dunkin' Gives Away Free Donuts In MA On National Donut Day

In honor of National Donut Day, participating Dunkin' stores will give out free donuts with every beverage purchase.

Gun Violence Awareness Day In MA: Wear Orange, Other Things To Know

Cities around Massachusetts are holding Wear Orange events throughout the weekend as a show of support for gun violence awareness.

MA Town-By-Town COVID-19: Case Rates Down In 84% Of Communities

Every key coronavirus metric in Massachusetts headed in the right direction for the first time since late March, state data showed.

MA School District Puts Armed Officers In Buildings: Report

The decision comes amid a wave of heightened security measures in schools following the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

Rare Planetary Alignment, Supermoon, 'Blue Clouds' Over MA In June

One of the most anticipated celestial events of June is the rare alignment of planets that won't occur again until August 2040.

MA Teachers Stand In Solidarity With Uvalde, Texas In 'Day Of Rage'

"There's no excuse that can justify these deaths," MTA President Merrie Najimy said. "It's time for our ... government to take real action."

Gas Prices Rise To Record Highs In Massachusetts Overnight

The week of Memorial Day is always one where gas prices rise - but those numbers could grow even higher in the following weeks.

Lawmakers Call For Probe Of Boston Asylum Cases

Just 15.5 percent of asylum applications were approved by the Boston Asylum Office between 2015 and 2020, almost half the national average.

Man Guilty Of Threatening 911 Dispatcher Day Before Jan. 6 Riot

Jonathan Munafo, formerly of Massachusetts, told a Michigan dispatcher he would "cut her throat" and also threatened her family.

This summer, ferry to the Boston Harbor islands!

How city, state officials and harbor advocates kicked off this summer’s season with “Free Ferry Day” May 21

Trump Hints At MA Visit To Campaign For GOP Gubernatorial Candidate

Former President Donald Trump also took shots at Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker during a radio interview on Thursday.

MA Town-By-Town COVID-19: Hospitalization Rate Up 23% In Last 2 Weeks

Despite hospitalizations and deaths increasing, COVID-19 infection rates showed signs of slowing down in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Sues Companies That Make 'Forever Chemicals'

The state sued more than a dozen companies over their use of PFAS, claiming the toxic chemicals contaminated drinking water across MA.

8 MA Lawmakers Have Joined 'Far Right' Facebook Groups: Report

A progressive think tank found state legislators in all 50 states who have joined 789 Facebook groups it calls "far-right."

Memorial Day

‘Harvard Eddie,’ First MLB WW I Fatality

MA Memorial Day 2022 Travel: Worst Traffic Times, Gas Prices

Get ready for the busiest Memorial Day weekend in years, with millions hitting the roads and skies this week — even with record gas prices.

Baby Formula Shortage 2022: How To Find Formula In MA

Gloucester health officials compiled a list of resources to help Massachusetts families find formula, from mutual aid groups to Gerber.

Nearly 2,000 MA Lives Could Have Been Saved With COVID Vaccines: Study

At least every second COVID-19 death could have been prevented if the person had gotten the shot, a new data analysis shows.

Traffic Deaths In MA Up 20 Percent In 2021, New Estimates Show

With everyone rushing back to the office, more people are back on the roads, stirring up more traffic fatalities with them.

Monkeypox: What Massachusetts Residents Need To Know

After it was revealed that a Massachusetts man became infected with monkeypox, most of the state flocked to the search engines for answers.

Cannabis Cafes One Step Closer To Opening In Massachusetts

The Massachusetts House voted in favor of cannabis cafes, the removal of old marijuana charges, and a fight against "impact" fees.

Poison Ivy In MA Is Emerging Now: How To Avoid The Rash

Spring is the best time to identify poison ivy, before it gives you a bothersome rash.

Special education teachers, school staff receive awards for excellence

Statewide association of special education schools will award its highest honors to teachers in Andover, Randolph, and Waltham on May 26th

Borat Actor Drops Lawsuit Against MA Cannabis Dispensary

Sacha Baron Cohen sued the Somerset company in July 2021, claiming they used his likeness without permission.

COVID Booster For Kids Gets FDA OK In MA: What To Know

Pfizer-BioNTech says a clinical trial showed the booster shot improves children’s immunity against the original and omicron strains.

Invasive Jumping Worms That Leap 1 Foot Spreading In MA

Native to East Asia, invasive Amynthas worms​​ are a threat to Massachusetts' forests and gardens alike.

MA Town-By-Town COVID-19: Positivity Rate Rises Above 8%

COVID-19 case counts rose in 85 percent of Massachusetts communities, according to the state Department of Public Health.

Summer is for Civics at the Kennedy Institute

Camps, schools, enrichment programs invited to bring K-12 students for fun, educational “Senator for a Day” activities

New England Family Members Plead Guilty In Massive Phone Scam

Two men are avoiding jail time by paying over $200,000 to 20 victims who sent money to an Adams address.