Member Of MA Hate Group Gets 5 Years On Child Porn Conviction

Andrew Hazelton, 28, of Portland, ME, was expelled from NSC-131 after prosecutors accused him of possessing child pornography last year.

Baker's Budget Proposal Gets Cool Reception From Local Leaders

Local governments say the proposal falls short in several areas, including local aid and funding for students and school transportation.

MA Blizzard: When Will Snow Start, How Much Will Fall?

This weekend's nor'easter could set Boston's record for January, bypassing a three-day storm in 2015 that dumped 24 inches on the city.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Virus Receding Across The State

Cases are down in over 90 percent of Massachusetts communities, according to the latest Department of Public Health town-by-town report.

MA Weather: Nor'easter To Bury Many In Snow

This one could be a doozy, with at least a foot and a half of snow and 60-mile-per-hour wind gusts through Saturday.

Major Nor'easter Could Dump More Than A Foot Of Snow

While the exact track of the storm is still unknown, the "bomb cyclone" is likely to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the region.

Electric Vehicles: What’s coming in 2022?

New England-Canada Business Council offers expert webinar on Thursday, Jan. 27

Proposed Baker Budget Shorts Aid For Local Governments

The budget includes a 2.7% increase in local aid, but local governments say it's not enough after the state posted record tax collections.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Average Case Count Below 10K

The daily average case count fell below 10,000 for the first time in 2022 in the latest state data released Thursday.

Beware Of Scams When Ordering Free COVID-19 Tests In MA

Double-check the site you're ordering free testing kits from before putting too much personal information out there.

Massachusetts AG Maura Healey Set To Run For Governor: Reports

With a $3.7 million campaign war chest and high approval ratings, Healey could enter the race as early as Thursday.

Friendly's Trying Something New In Massachusetts

It's been a rocky road for Friendly's, which is trying to reinvent itself with a new Friendly's Café opening next month.

White House To Distribute Free N95 Masks: Where To Get Them In MA

Massachusetts residents will be able to pick up free N95 masks at the same places they got vaccinated against COVID-19.

MA Weather: More Snow, Cold Coming

The Thursday morning commute will be impacted by up to a few inches of snow.

MA Coronavirus Positive Rate Drops On 'Backside' Of Omicron Surge

Gov. Charlie Baker said on Tuesday "it does appear" the state will have an omicron case decline that mirrors the rapid rise.

Free COVID-19 Tests: How To Get Them In Massachusetts

Massachusetts households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday.

MA Shifts Student Coronavirus Test Burden From Schools To Homes

The state will send students and staff home with rapid tests weekly, with school nurses asked to focus on symptomatic coronavirus cases.

MA Storm: Thousands Without Power Amid Wind, Snow, Rain

Wind gusts to 66 mph have been recorded along the Massachusetts coast, where many of the power outages have happened.

MA Town With Lowest COVID-19 Vaccine Rate Cites ZIP Code Quirk

On paper, 11 percent of Buckland's 1,800 residents have been vaccinated. But the real story hinges on five digits.

MA Weather: Wind Chills Of -20 Precede MLK Day Storm

Wind chills will bottom out at around minus-20 degrees in Boston and Worcester and closer to minus-30 in the coldest parts of the state.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus: Positive Rate Falls Statewide

The town-level data, which covers a two-week period, shows rising cases and test rates, but recent statewide metrics have turned the corner.

MA Teen's Tweets Identify Mother, Relatives As Capitol Protesters

"If I did nothing I felt that I was as bad as them," 18-year-old Helena Duke told a national television audience

IRS 'In Crisis': Why MA Residents Should File 2021 Returns Early

Watchdog report explains why Mass. residents may still be waiting for their 2020 tax returns, and what may be in store this tax season.

Boston-Area Omicron Surge Continues To Decline, Sewage Says

Coronavirus RNA in Massachusetts Water Resources Authority sewage has fallen rapidly over the last week, according to Biobot's analysis.

Navient To Forgive $41 Million In Massachusetts Student Loans

As Navient settles predatory student loan claims, some Massachusetts borrowers will be receiving checks in the mail.

MA Weather: Volatile, Dangerous Weekend Culminates In Major Storm

Snow. Dangerous gusts. Single-digit temperatures. Sub-zero wind chills. A "significant storm." We'll see it all from Friday to Monday.

Salmonella Outbreak in MA, Elsewhere Tied To Bearded Dragons

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of salmonella in 25 states, including Massachusetts, tied to bearded dragons, who carry the bacteria.

Baker Commutates Sentences Of Two Convicted Murderers

This is the first time Baker has made such a decision, and the first time a Massachusetts governor has commuted a life sentence in 25 years.

10M COVID Tests Monthly To U.S. Schools: What It Means In MA

The White House approved 10 million additional free COVID-19 tests per month to keep Massachusetts & other U.S. students in the classrooms.

Report Shows Potential Conflicts In Donations To MA Sheriffs

A new report says more than $2.7 million in political donations to Massachusetts sheriffs may incentivize them to keep people in jail.

Insurance To Cover At-Home COVID Tests: How To Get Them In MA

Families of four in Massachusetts will be eligible for nearly three dozen free tests per month under the new Biden administration rule.

MA Getting 26M Rapid Tests, With Focus On Schools

Gov. Baker also sought to temper crowds at state testing sites, recommending that employers accept rapid tests for people to return to work.

MA Buckles Down As Coldest Air In Years Puts State In Deep Freeze

The lowest temperatures so far this decade are expected over the next 24 hours, as everything from schools to COVID testing sites close.

COVID Surge Shows First Sign Of Slowing In Massachusetts

A Mass General emergency doctor says vaccinated patients admitted to the hospital are less likely to be admitted to the ICU.

Frigid Weather Arrives In MA: Tips To Stay Safe

Whether you're heading outdoors or heating your home, it's important to take steps to stay safe in dangerously cold weather.

How To Get MA COVID-19 Vaccination Card Online

Massachusetts still does not mandate a vaccine, though a handful of cities are requiring proof of vaccination in many instances.

Mask Mandate Extended For Public Schools Through February

As COVID-19 case numbers continue to stay high, the mask mandate for public schools will extend through at least February.

2021 Was MA's Deadliest Year On The Road Since 2007 — Here's Why

Over 400 people died on Massachusetts streets last year, including record numbers of motorcyclists.

MA Temperatures, Gusts Could Produce Record-Cold Wind Chills

Potentially record-breaking wind chills over the next 24 hours will make it feel as low as minus-20 degrees in some parts of the state.

First Snow Of Season Brings Things — Including Traffic — To Halt

It's already the snowiest January in four years despite many places not seeing its first inch until Friday morning.