Massachusetts passes first on-time budget in nearly a decade, includes fare-free transit and end to broker fees

Massachusetts lawmakers sent their fiscal year 2026 spending plan to Governor Maura Healey’s desk on Monday — the first time in nearly a decade that they passed a budget deal before the start of the fiscal year on July 1. The proposal passed in the shadow …

Massachusetts orders offshore sportsbooks to halt operations with cease-and-desist letters

Massachusetts is intensifying efforts to protect its regulated gaming market, issuing cease-and-desist letters to two offshore sportsbooks accused of offering unlicensed gambling services within the state.  Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office …

Massachusetts whale watch is on a heater seeing white sharks: ‘Something unprecedented is happening out there’

Massachusetts couple saved motorist after medical emergency sends vehicle into Mississippi River

WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (WKBT) -- A Massachusetts couple is credited with saving a motorist who suffered a medical emergency, which caused the motorist to go off the road and plunge into the Mississippi River on Monday.  According to a social media post from …

This Cruel Summer Habit Will Cost You Big in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is experiencing warmer weather and longer days as the summer season rolls on. With all of the fun in the sun, it's still important to check on our pets to make sure they're comfortable and aren't exhausted by the heat. …

Massachusetts whale watch is on a heater seeing white sharks: ‘Something unprecedented is happening out there’

A North Shore whale watch is having a heck of a start to the season. The 7 Seas Whale Watch out of Gloucester is on a heater so far, seeing more and more great white sharks in the northern waters. After a trip on Sunday, the whale watch has now spotted …

Couple from Massachusetts saves man after he crashes into the Mississippi River

WINONA, Minn. (WXOW) – A Massachusetts couple traveling across the country was at the right place at the right time for a man who crashed his car into the Mississippi River near Winona on Monday. Brittany and Dustin were parked near the Dresbach rest area …

Lucky elevator numbers win Massachusetts man a big lottery prize

By Neal Riley Click here for updates on this story     WEYMOUTH, Massachusetts (WBZ) — A Massachusetts man’s bank account is going up after he played some lucky elevator numbers to win a big lottery prize. Sylvester Semedo of Weymouth won $300,000 in the …

Harmful Bacteria Closes 19 Massachusetts Beaches Before July 4th

Massachusetts is a fantastic place to live and visit. From picturesque Cape Cod beaches to the iconic Boston skyline and west to the beautiful mountains of the Berkshires, Massachusetts truly has something for everyone. While Massachusetts is one of the …

Teamsters strike could impact waste collection in dozens of towns across Massachusetts

Mass. — Residents in more than a dozen Massachusetts communities may soon see trash and recycling piling up, as local union workers face a contract deadline with Republic Services. Monday marks the final day of the contract between Republic Services and …