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Here's who the biggest landowners in Massachusetts are.
If you're a outdoorsy person or just someone who likes looking out at the natural expanse of the Bay State, one question might come to mind upon witnessing that great green scene. Who truly owns the land in Massachusetts? For a place with such...

No. 11 Massachusetts drops Hockey East opener to Northeastern
AMHERST – No. 11 University of Massachusetts hockey was unable to overcome a two-goal deficit to start the contest, dropping its Hockey East opener to Northeastern, 4-2 on Friday night at the Mullins Center. The setback leaves the Minutemen at...

Massachusetts School Staffer Dies After 14-Year-Old Student Kicks Her in the Chest
A Massachusetts school staffer died after being kicked in the chest by a 14-year-old student. 53-year-old Amy Morrell died after an unidentified student at Meadowridge Academy kicked her in chest as she tried to stop the teen from leaving the...

Massachusetts Offers Budget-friendly Fun For Every Season
Exploring Massachusetts can be costly, but there are many budget-friendly activities available. If you’re planning a last-minute fall weekend getaway, rest assured that the Bay State has something for everyone that won’t strain your wallet. AAA...

Here’s where 'No Kings' protests are scheduled across Massachusetts on Saturday; place, time, and more information
Hundreds of "No Kings" protests are scheduled Saturday, October 18, across Massachusetts as progressive activists demonstrate against Trump administration policies. The coordinated rallies will take place in 20 cities throughout the day, with the...

Massachusetts sanctuary policies ‘exposed’ during latest month-long ICE operation: Feds
Federal immigration officials say the month-long enforcement operation in September further highlighted the impacts of sanctuary policies in Massachusetts, as agents arrested just over 1,400 illegal aliens, many with “significant criminal...

Massachusetts school teacher dies after being 'kicked in the chest by teen student'
11:29 ET, 17 Oct 2025Updated 11:30 ET, 17 Oct 2025 As Morrell tried to restrain the girl, she was kicked in the chest, as per investigators. (Image: Amy Morrell/Facebook) A teacher at a Massachusetts school died after she was reportedly kicked in...

Massachusetts Trust Claims $4M 100X Grand Prize
A lottery trust in Massachusetts has turned a gas stop visit into an unforgettable $4 million payday. This came after a trust member purchased a 100X ticket at a gas station in Lowell. Candy 2025 Trust of Lowell Secured $4M Prize According to the...

ICE says it arrested over 1,400 during operation in Massachusetts
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement said that it arrested over 1,400 undocumented immigrants throughout Massachusetts during an operation titled Patriot 2.0. ICE said that the operation focused on “transnational...

More than 1,400 illegal immigrants arrested in major Massachusetts operation
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Immigration and Customs Enforcement, together with other federal law enforcement agencies, arrested 1,406 illegal immigrant offenders between Sept. 4 and 30 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the...

Massachusetts court blocks Catholic statues from public safety building
Construction on the new public safety building for Quincy, Massachusetts, as seen in an August 2025 video. | YouTube/City of QuincyA court has blocked a Massachusetts city from erecting two 10-foot-tall bronze statues of Catholic saints as part of...

Massachusetts man sentenced in 2018 Bangor murder cases challenges conviction
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Massachusetts man convicted of murdering a man in Bangor nearly eight years ago was back in court Friday. F Daly, 37, is challenging his conviction with claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. Daly was found guilty in...
Massachusetts high school football scores for Week 7

Western Massachusetts: Free virtual self-care series for stress reduction
Jewish Family Services of Western Massachusetts will offer a free, six-week, virtual self-care series for caregivers and anyone experiencing heightened stress. “Building Resilience from Within” runs from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 22 to...

Massachusetts considering residential organics disposal ban by 2030
Dive Brief: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is soliciting feedback on a plan to expand its food waste disposal ban. First implemented in 2014 and expanded in 2022, the ban currently requires businesses and institutions...

Here's how much Massachusetts gas prices declined from last week
State gas prices declined for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $2.94 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $2.98 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average...

Where are the 'No Kings' protests being held in Massachusetts?
Hundreds of "No Kings" protests are happening Saturday in Massachusetts.The largest one is being held on the Boston Common at noon, with tens of thousands of people in attendance.Other cities are also participating, including:Winchester - (478...

Even some Catholics disliked saints’ statues at Massachusetts police station. A judge agreed.
QUINCY, Mass. (RNS) — A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has blocked the installation of statues of two Catholic saints at the entrance to a new public safety building in this historic town south of Boston, ruling that the figures might cause...

NOAA's new winter forecast shows unusual trend for Massachusetts and East Coast
NOAA's new winter forecast released shows unusual trend for Massachusetts and East Coast(Image: NOAA) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration unveiled its 2025-2026 winter weather forecast as temperatures quickly cool down in the U.S....

Staff member at Massachusetts school dies after 14-year-old student allegedly kicked her in the chest
SWANSEA, Massachusetts -- A school’s staff member died after an assault involving a 14-year-old student at a residential therapeutic school for youths and young adults Wednesday night in Swansea, Massachusetts, officials said. Amy Morrell, 53, of...