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Massachusetts police watchdog decertifies five former officers
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (962+ words) The state commission charged with oversight of Massachusetts police decertified five former officers from around the state, including a former deputy police chief convicted last year of raping a teenage girl while serving as a school resource officer. Former Hopkinton…...
Look for black ice in 13 Massachusetts counties until Thursday morning
1+ week, 1+ day ago (160+ words) A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Wednesday at 9:34 p.m. for black ice until Thursday at 9 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, ... Update: Look for black ice in 13 Massachusetts counties until Thursday morning An updated…...
School closings, delays in Massachusetts for Wednesday, Jan. 7
1+ week, 2+ day ago (94+ words) Many Western Massachusetts schools are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday due to freezing rain that's expected to create slippery roads overnight. Many Western Massachusetts schools are closed or have delayed openings on Wednesday due to freezing rain that's…...
Cambridge police arrest man accused of shooting at Christmas Day gathering
1+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) A Cambridge man accused of shooting himself and another person during a fight on Christmas Day was held after his arraignment on New Year's Eve. Nelson Portillo, 34, was arrested in connection with an early morning shooting on Dec. 25, 2025 that left…...
What’s open, what’s closed in Massachusetts on New Year’s Day 2026?
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (425+ words) New Year's Day marks a fresh start with a brand new calendar year and a time to reflect on the past year and make resolutions for what's to come in the next 365 days. People should anticipate that many businesses and…...
Massachusetts ranks in top 5 states for alcohol spending in U.S.
2+ week, 1+ day ago (231+ words) Massachusetts has been ranked among the top five states in the nation for alcohol spending, according to a recent analysis by SmartAsset. An analysis released in early December by SmartAsset examined which states spent the most on alcohol per adult…...
Winter weather advisory issued for 7 Massachusetts counties until Thursday afternoon – possibly 4 inches of snow
2+ week, 1+ day ago (429+ words) On Wednesday at 12:32 p.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 7 p.m. until Thursday 1 p.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Hampshire, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth ... Winter weather advisory issued for 7 Massachusetts counties until Thursday afternoon " possibly 4 inches of snow On…...
What’s open, what’s closed in Massachusetts on New Year’s Eve 2025?
2+ week, 1+ day ago (420+ words) New Year's Eve is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to everything next year has to hold. Although not officially a holiday, people should anticipate that some businesses and public services may operate on different…...
Where is Massachusetts’ new flag? Inside the 2025 delay
2+ week, 2+ day ago (614+ words) Unique Mass. state flag submissions Despite receiving more than 1,000 submissions, Massachusetts still might not have a new state flag next year. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission was established by the state Legislature in 2024 to propose a new…...
Powerball winner: $100,000 prize won in Massachusetts
2+ week, 3+ day ago (165+ words) A lottery player from Massachusetts won $100,000 on Monday night playing Powerball. The winning numbers for the Dec. 29 drawing were 1, 19, 34, 48, 53 and Powerball: 21. There were no jackpot winners, rolling the prize to an estimate $45 million as of Tuesday morning. The winning ticket…...