At Least 20 Displaced, 1 Injured In Winthrop Gas Explosion

A 57-year-old woman was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with serious injuries.

With Few Statewide Rules, Delta Response Varies Widely Across MA

Gov. Baker reiterated this week that communities and school districts must determine their own indoor mask and back-to-school protocols.

Air Quality Alert Issued For Multiple MA Counties

High ozone levels can cause throat irritation, coughing, chest pain, shortness of breath and aggravation of asthma.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Hospitalizations Rise

Around two-thirds of the state's communities reported rising positive test rates and case counts in the latest community-level report.

Boston Mayor Enacts Vaccine Mandate For City Workers: Patch PM

Also: Rat poison kills Middlesex County eaglet | Coyote attacks boy on Provincetown beach | State trooper injured in Cape Cod crash | More.

Scooper Bowl Treats are Ready to Go|Eat Mass

Plus: Flat Top Johnny's nixes move|Worcester's Out to Lunch Festival back|Phantom Gourmet Food Fest heads to Waltham|Openings, Closings|More

Sharks Making Some Close Calls On MA Beaches: Patch PM

Also: Mask up in Salem through Halloween | Framingham house goes to the dogs | Iconic 'Fresh Killed' sign could be yours | More.

Coronavirus Clusters Hit Islands At Peak Tourist Season: Patch PM

Also: Boston officers injured | Woman killed in moped crash | Worcester festival returns | School Committee member charged with rape | More.

MA Breakthrough Deaths Hit 100, Remain (Very) Rare

The DPH said the deaths represent about 0.002 percent of fully vaccinated people in the state.

One Person Dead In New Bedford North End Shooting

New Bedford police are urging the public to avoid Ashley Boulevard while they secure the scene after a fatal shooting Monday.

MA City Pushes Vaccine-Or-Test Mandate For All: Patch PM

Also: St. Vincent hires new nurses amid strike | Cambridge Olympian to run Falmouth | Braintree man wins second lottery jackpot | More.

Third Heat Wave In The Cards For MA

A muggy, cloudy start to the week will give way to temperatures that will feel like triple digits in some areas.

New Julia Child Documentary Hits Screens This Fall | Eat Mass

Plus: Mayflower Poultry sign up for auction |Bill's Bar slated to reopen|Buttermilk & Bourbon comes to Watertown| Openings, Closings | More

Canada’s border reopens Monday to vaccinated Americans

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MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Deaths Down, Other Metrics Up

Over two-thirds of the state's communities reported rising positive test rates and case counts in the latest community-level report.

These MA Retailers Have Updated Their Face Mask Policies For Customers, Employees

Below is a round-up of retailers that have updated their face mask policies, regardless of vaccination status, in light of the new guidance.

How Massachusetts Ranks In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations

Is Massachusetts among those managing the surge in coronavirus cases? Or is it collapsing beneath the weight? A new ranking weighs in.

High-Speed Green Line Trolley Crash Spurs Probe: Patch PM

Also: Coyote stalks woman on Cape beach | 5-year-old's swiped wheelchair found | MA nonprofit scammed out of $24K | More.

Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates; Massachusetts Dark Sky Parks

To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Has The Best Health Care In The Country: Report

The report also found that Massachusetts has one of the third lowest average monthly insurance premiums in the country.

Friends Of Saugus Woman Who Died Hiking In Arizona Want Answers

Angela Tramonte died after hiking with a man she met online in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday, and now her friends demand an investigation.

Massachusetts Renters Fear Eviction As Federal Moratorium Ends

More than 1.4 million Americans think eviction is likely as the moratorium keeping them in their homes comes to an end.

Younger Students, High-Risk Residents Urged To Mask Up In MA

New state guidance "strongly recommends" students grade 6 or younger wear masks in school, but districts are free to make their own rules.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Daily Case Rate Doubles

All coronavirus metrics, including deaths and hospitalizations, rose again for a second straight week.

Massachusetts AG Sues Grubhub Over Fees Charged During Pandemic

Attorney General Maura Healey claims Grubhub charged fees to restaurants that exceeded Massachusetts' 15 percent fee cap.

11 Massachusetts Hospitals Named Best In State: U.S. News

Along with ranking the best hospitals in the nation, new U.S. News rankings also highlight the best hospitals by region and specialty.

Baker: More To Come On Masks In MA Following New CDC Guidance

Gov. Charlie Baker: "Massachusetts is in a much better position than the vast majority of states in this country (with COVID)."

Baked Goods At MA Hannafords Recalled For Possible Salmonella

The grocery chain's recall applies to certain baked goods produced at its 184 store locations — which includes Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Ranks No. 21 In U.S. For Credit Card Debt: Report

In Massachusetts, the average credit card balance is $1,928, according to a new WalletHub report.

New Bedford Man Nabbed In Connection With Teen Stabbing

Police have arrested Latrell Baskin in connection to the fatal stabbing of Rayshard Normil-Jerome in New Bedford Tuesday morning.

Beerworks Shutting Down All Locations Due To Pandemic

With locations in Boston, Salem, Hingham, Lowell, and Framingham, the latest victim to COVID-19's restaurant massacre has closed its doors.

MA Lawmakers Nix Baker's Idea For Two-Month Sales Tax Holiday

The plan would have cost the state an estimated $900 million. For now, shoppers will have to settle for the sales tax weekend on Aug. 14-15.

MA Seeing More Haze, Unhealthy Air From Wildfires

The state's air quality alert means pollution in the air over Massachusetts has reached unhealthy levels.

Massachusetts Has The Best Schools In The Country: Report

WalletHub released on Monday its annual rankings of the best and worst school systems among the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Massachusetts Ranks 6th Among Top Safest States During Pandemic

According to a new study, Massachusetts has one of the highest vaccination and lowest positivity rates in the country.

Everett Man Arrested On Child Pornography And Meth Charges

A 29-year-old man from Everett is facing charges of child pornography and possession of methamphetamine after his arrest Thursday.

MA Town-By-Town Coronavirus Stats: Deaths, Hospitalizations Rise

All coronavirus metrics, including deaths and hospitalizations, rose over the last week in Massachusetts.

Bomb Squad Called To New Bedford To Investigate Ordnance

Police are investigating after a scallop boater found an armor-piercing projectile in New Bedford.

Is Massachusetts Ready For Nashville Hot Chicken? | Eat Mass

Plus: Openings/Closings | Muffin recall | Rethinking paper bag fees| Cape restaurant owner on rude customers | Upcoming food events | More

When Will Massachusetts Haze From West Coast Wildfires Clear?

A cold front should clear the haze that hung over Massachusetts Tuesday and prompted air quality warnings in most parts of the state.