Massachusetts Governor Announces $31.5 Million for Public Housing Internet

WASHINGTON, August 8, 2025 – The governing administration of Massachusetts announced Wednesday $31.5 million in funding to bring reliable, high-speed internet access to residents in affordable and public housing statewide. Partnering with the Massachusetts …

Virologist explains Powassan virus after Massachusetts baby battles rare tick-borne illness

MASSACHUSETTS - A local virologist is speaking out as a Massachusetts infant is suspected of battling a rare tick-borne illness called Powassan virus. According to the state's Department of Public Health, there are no treatments for it. "The …

Is this pricey private school the future of sports in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts delays next offshore wind procurement until 2026

With the current batch of offshore wind talks facing prolonged headwinds, Massachusetts officials will keep the subsequent development round paused until at least 2026. The state Department of Energy Resources said in a memo published Thursday that the …

This Distinctive Massachusetts Deli is Ranked Among the Best Delis in America

Regardless of whether you're in Massachusetts or somewhere else, if there is a universal meal accessory we can all agree on, it's that there is never a bad time to include a sandwich with your meal. And if you're someone who likes a good …

Massachusetts holds tax free weekend

(WJAR) — The sales tax-free weekend starts on Saturday in Massachusetts. Retail items that are less than $2,500 will not have the 6 .25% percent sales tax. Shoppers can take the opportunity to buy clothing and back-to-school supplies tax free. Items …

DA identifies woman, man found fatally shot at home in Raynham, Massachusetts

Two people are dead after a shooting at a Raynham, Massachusetts, home, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn said Friday afternoon.Officials were called to 134 Elm Street West at about 12:05 p.m. Responding officers found two minor children …

Beach closures in Massachusetts: Doctor explains dangers

Beach closures in Massachusetts: Doctor explains dangers PHYSICIANS HAVE BEEN WARNED ABOUT THEM. ALSO TONIGHT WE’VE GOT GREAT BEACH WEATHER OUT THERE IN THE FORECAST. IT’S BEAUTIFUL RIGHT? BUT AT 46 LOCATIONS IN MASSACHUSETTS, THE BEACH WATER WON’T BE SO …

FBI Arrests Sanctuary County Sheriff in Massachusetts After Cannabis Retailer Extortion Investigation

The FBI announced the arrest of a sheriff from Suffolk County, Massachusetts, on charges of extortion. The arrest of the immigration sanctuary county sheriff follows an investigation into allegations that he extorted $50,000 from a Boston-based cannabis …

Massachusetts sheriff arrested on charges of pressuring cannabis company to over stock purchase

BOSTON (AP) — A sheriff in one of Massachusetts’ largest counties was charged Friday with allegedly pressuring a Boston-based cannabis firm to sell him stock in the company. Sheriff Steven Tompkins, 67, who oversees about 1,000 employees in the Suffolk …