Eversource Data Breach: Utility Warns MA Customers

Eversource vendor CLEAResult was hacked, exposing data like energy usage and addresses.

5 MA Road Trips: History — Proud and Notorious — Meets Scenic Beauty

Boston, Cape Cod, the Berkshires, Salem witch trial historic locations and Lizzie Borden’s house each make for interesting road trips.

MA Children Discover Human Remains At Summer Camp

The remains were found near the Greenfield and Montague line, the district attorney said in a news release.

MA State Trooper Injured After Crash With Intoxicated Driver In Utah

The trooper was a passenger in a rideshare vehicle when the crash happened Friday in Salt Lake City.

These Are The Best MA Colleges, According To New Rankings

Can you guess which Cambridge-based school topped the list? Some schools besides Harvard and MIT did make the list.

Why These 2 Plants Might Be Banned In Massachusetts

Callery pear is well known for having nasty-smelling flowers with a scent likened to "rotting fish or perfume gone wrong," officials said.

New MA Pork Law Goes Into Effect: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Pickle beer, find a cremee, North Shore euro spot closes, new Dave's Hot Chicken, more.

Thunderstorms Return To MA After Stretch Of Pleasant Weather

A relatively cool, dry week in Massachusetts will end with thunderstorms across the state Friday, forecasts say.

These Are The Best Employers In MA: New Forbes Ranking

Universities, hospitals and big tech companies in Massachusetts all made the list, along with a few surprises.

Right To Repair Law Can Now Be Enforced In Massachusetts As Feds Reverse Course

The new law is expected to bring down the costs of car repairs with the added competition.

Whale Gives 'Warm Welcome' To MA Officers Enforcing Their Protection

The sighting Monday afternoon came as Massachusetts Environmental Police carried out one of their year-round patrols, officials told Patch.

Fundraiser Started For MA Man Who Died Rescuing Family

A fundraiser has been started for a man who drowned after rescuing his wife and her child from a fast-moving river in New Hampshire.

MA Wegmans Customers May Have Been Overcharged: Company

The New York-based grocer is asking customers to check statements. Refunds will be issued to anyone affected.

MA Post Commission Releases Police Disciplinary Records Database

The database contains proven misconduct like racial bias and falsifying evidence. Over 150 departments had no misconduct, officials said.

Lawrence Man Drowns Attempting To Rescue Family Members In NH: Police

The Sunday incident follows a similar drowning last week when a Massachusetts mother drowned trying to save her son in New Hampshire.

3 MA Housing Markets Have Already Surpassed 2022 Sale Totals

Charlemont, Leyden and West Tisbury have already surpassed the numbers of homes sold in 2023 when compared to last year.

Like Shellfish? What To Know About Vibrio: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Free-fridge displaced, MA college has the best food, coffee shop reopens after fire, more.

Startups From MA Make 2023 Inc. List Of Fastest-Growing Companies

From a minimalist fashion designer to sound machines to heal injuries, these local startups are top in the nation.

MA Forecast: Severe Weather May Bring Damaging Wind, Heavy Rain

The chance of severe weather is back, setting up hazards for rush hour on Friday morning, according to forecasts.

Lynn Mother Dies In Attempt To Rescue Son At NH Waterfall

A Lynn woman died and two others were injured after a child slipped into a pool of water at Franconia Falls on Tuesday afternoon.

A MA University Has The Best Campus Food In The Country, List Says

For its college rankings lists, The Princeton Review surveyed 165,000 students attending the schools.

MA Home Sales Prices Hit New Highs, Even With Buying Down

The median home sale price hit $610,000 in July, a $25,000 increase compared to one year ago.

Patriots To Sign Former All-Pro Running Back Ezekiel Elliott: Reports

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star.

Measles, Other Back-To-School Vaccines: What MA Parents Need To Know

See how Massachusetts fares compared to the national average in student vaccination rates and approved exemptions.

Spirit Halloween Opening Halloween Stores Across Massachusetts

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way.

Can You Buy A Home In Massachusetts For $200K Or Less?

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing.

Free Calls For Inmates In MA Delayed By Healey In 2024 Budget

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute.

Quintessential MA Cookbook Getting An Update: MA Food Week

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more.

Ice Cream Sold In MA Recalled Due To Listeria: FDA

So far, two people have been hospitalized in connection to ice cream cups sold widely across Massachusetts and 18 other states.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How To Watch In MA​

The Perseid shower will mean 5o to 100 meteors per hour, but the weather will need to cooperate to see them.

US Credit Card Debt Surpasses $1T: See Debt Ratio In MA

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold.

MA Weather: Flood, Tornado Threat Seen In Forecast

Thursday's storms will bring heavy rain to parts of Massachusetts that already saw flooding earlier this week, forecasts say.

Storm Damage Lingers In MA After Powerful Storms

Tuesday's storms produced two tornadoes, major flooding, damage to shellfish beds and local states of emergency.

Biggest Mega Millions Jackpot Ever Up For Grabs Tuesday: What To Know

Whether you are a frequent player or a first-time hopeful, here's what to know about the Mega Millions draw on Tuesday in Massachusetts.

Artist Selected for W.E.B. Du Bois Sculpture Project

A Statue of W.E.B. Du Bois for the town of Great Barrington

Environmental Group Wants State To Block Rate Hikes For National Grid Customers

National Grid has a budget that accounts for about four major storms per year, based on past test years. In 2020, the state had 14 storms.

MA Weather: Flood Watch, Severe Storms, Tornado Risk Tuesday

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, is in the forecast for Massachusetts Tuesday. Here's the latest.

Jackpocket App Lets MA Lottery Players Order Tickets From Their Phone

As the Mega Millions jackpot crosses $1.5 billion, an app launched in Massachusetts allows players to order tickets from their phones.

Thousands Of Pan-Mass Challenge Cyclists Finish Ride, Hoping To Raise Record $70M For Cancer Research

On Sunday, riders took off from Babson College on the Wellesley Century 100-mile ride that starts and finishes in Wellesley.

Isolated Severe Storms In Massachusetts Possible: Weather Service

Isolated, severe thunderstorms are possible in two rounds on Tuesday, including during the morning commute.