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20-year-old flown to Boston trauma center after crashing ATV in Walpole woods
A 20-year-old was bleeding profusely after his all-terrain vehicle crashed Friday night in Walpole, Massachusetts, but he was able to receive a transfusion in the field before he was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston trauma center, thanks to the Canton Fire Department's whole blood program. The Walpole Fire...
Mass. residents among those sick in deadly multi-state listeria outbreak
Two Massachusetts residents are among those who have become sick as part of a deadly multi-state outbreak of listeria that has been linked to eating deli meats, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). So far, 28 people in 12 different state have become sick due to the bacteria...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
PHOTOS: Take a Peek Inside of Karen Read’s Mansfield, Massachusetts, Home
One of the most captivating and polarizing events throughout New England recently has without a doubt been the Karen Read trial. The details of the trial won't be outlined here for no other reason than there have been and still are so many moving parts to the case, ruling, motions filed after the dismissal, etc., that it'd be ridiculous for someone as uneducated with the law as this writer is to try and recap it.
Massachusetts Shines in Trailer for Netflix Series ‘The Perfect Couple’
Your first look at a juicy series filmed in Massachusetts has arrived. The trailer for The Perfect Couple is packed with drama -- and some beautiful Bay State scenery. The movie, based on a New York Times bestselling Elin Hildebrand novel, is set on Nantucket. It was filmed on the island along with other locations including Mattapoisett.
Massachusetts man follows dream he had the night before to $1 million State Lottery payday; here is how he will spend it
A Massachusetts man followed his dream resulting in a big win on a State Lottery scratch ticket. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Howard Kendall Jr. of Plymouth is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Diamonds” $10 instant ticket game.
Mass. has second highest cost of living in US, new study concludes
From gas to groceries, from rent to restaurant meals, you probably already know that life in the Bay State is expensive. According to a recent analysis by Forbes Advisor, Massachusetts has the second-highest cost of living in the country, putting it behind only Hawaii, which is the most expensive state in the union.
Attleboro man drowns in Rutland jet ski incident, authorities say
Authorities recovered the body in Turkey Hill Pond on Saturday. A 46-year-old Attleboro man died in a jet ski incident in Rutland on Saturday, Rutland police said. The Rutland Police Department and Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond around 4:30 p.m. after reports of a jet ski overturned in the water, police said in a statement. Witnesses reported the jet ski’s operator was “in depressed” before going missing underwater, according to police.
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
Karen Read supporters' lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons, report says
Authorities are investigating lawns damaged by bleach-filled balloons at homes of supporters of high-profile murder defendant Karen Read, according to a report by NBC Boston. Three people were identified by the news outlet as having their properties damaged, two of which have filed police reports. In the news report published...
Phish Debuts ‘Evolve’ Track, “Human Nature”, On Second Night In Massachusetts [Videos]
Phish crossed off another track from its new album Evolve on Saturday with the live debut of “Human Nature” in Mansfield, MA. Until last night’s second of three concerts at Xfinity Center, “Human Nature” had only been performed by bassist Mike Gordon‘s solo band.
Mass. denies request to dump radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay
A request to dump 1.1 million gallons of radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay was rejected by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Thursday, according to a Boston-based environmental group. The wastewater would’ve come from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, which was closed by an energy company called Holtec...
Southwick’s Zoo Announces New Residents!
Southwick’s Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of its newest residents – a lively troupe of spider monkeys! Visitors are invited to come and meet these fascinating primates, who are now swinging into action in their new habitat at the zoo. Native to the rainforests of South...
NFL Insider Notes ‘Significant Hurdles’ In Patriots’ Brandon Aiyuk Pursuit
Brandon Aiyuk apparently wants to leave the 49ers. That’s great news for a team like the Patriots, who currently don’t roster a bonafide No. 1 wide receiver. Unfortunately for New England, a deal for the San Francisco pass-catcher does not appear likely. In a column published Sunday, ESPN’s...
Phish Avoids Rocking The Boat At Straight-Ahead 2024 Summer Tour Opener In Massachusetts [Photos/Videos]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Phish summer tour. The band kicked off its 26-date seasonal trek on Friday with its first of three shows at Mansfield, MA’s Xfinity Center, delivering a straightforward concert of classic—if a little predictable—cuts along with a couple songs from the band’s latest album, Evolve.
Six Sleepy Hollow High Students Excel in Photo Contest
Six Sleepy Hollow High School students finished in the Top 100 at the 2024 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer Meeting earlier this month in Boston, Massachusetts. At that same event, held from July 6-10 at The Westin Boston Waterfront, high school physics teacher Leila Madani was an invited...
Arrest made in Brockton after fatal stabbing of Fall River man
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said that an arrest was made after a Fall River man was fatally stabbed on July 20. Police received reports of a stabbing around 6 p.m. on the intersection of Crescent Street and Montello Street. The male victim, 39-year-old...
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