Massachusetts man wins huge lottery jackpot with his elevator numbers

02:00 ET, 05 Jul 2025 A man from Massachusetts used an unusual method to procure a set of numbers from his old work elevator to win a $300,000 lottery prize. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Weymouth resident Sylvester Semedo played...

A witch-free guide to Salem, Massachusetts

Salem, Massachusetts, is renowned for its witch trials, but this charming New England town has so much more to offer. Photograph by Wangkun Jia / Alamy Stock PhotoWhen 19 people were hung for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, between February...

58,000 personal care attendants in Massachusetts get raises

SPRINGFIELD — Wages for the state’s 58,000 personal care attendants increased by 50 cents an hour last week under a union contract signed in 2023. Pay now ranges from $20 an hour for early-career PCAs to $22.40 an hour for PCAs with the most...

Marshall men’s basketball to open at Massachusetts in MAC-Sun Belt Challenge

— By Bill Cornwell HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The 2025-26 Marshall men’s basketball schedule has yet to be finalized, but the Herd’s opponent for its season opener is. Marshall will take part in the annual Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference...

Police investigate death of Pawtucket boy at Massachusetts beach

A 9-year-old Pawtucket boy has died after a medical emergency Sunday, July 6 at a beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III. At about 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dartmouth police and emergency...

This Small Town Named Lightning Strike Capital of Massachusetts

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. One of the best parts about...

Scenic and severe: WMass gem GreatHorse puts golfers to the test at 117th Massachusetts Amateur

HAMPDEN — Prior to this summer, it had been a handful of years since Cody Booska teed the ball up competitively. The Turners Falls native who now lives in Boston but represents Country Club of Greenfield, earned medalist honors with a 3-under 69...

What Are The Snobbiest Cities In Massachusetts?

As a Massachusetts native, certain cities may seem pretentious to me. I asked ChatGPT about the snobbiest towns in Massachusetts, and some of the responses took me by surprise. Getty Images Getty Images This is all for fun, as many wonderful...

Data-driven modeling of 4D ocean and coastal acidification in the Massachusetts and Cape Cod Bays from surface measurements

Abstract A significant portion of atmospheric emissions is absorbed by the ocean, resulting in acidified seawater and altered carbonate composition that is harmful to marine life. Despite detrimental effects, assessing ocean and coastal...

Sightseeing plane makes emergency landing on Massachusetts beach

By Logan Hall Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — What was supposed to be a scenic plane ride over Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts turned into a terrifying experience for a Long Island woman and her young cousin after...

Healey administration says federal government withholding $108 million for Massachusetts schools

Defendants released from jail in Massachusetts due to attorney work stoppage

9-year-old boy dies after swimming at Dartmouth, Massachusetts beach

A 9-year-old boy from Rhode Island died on Sunday after swimming at Jones Beach in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Bristol District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced the boy's death on Monday. It happened around 7:30 p.m. at the beach, which is located on...

Mount Vernon Co. Buys Historic Hospitality Property in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Plans Repositioning

25PLYMOUTH, MASS. — Boston-based investment firm The Mount Vernon Co. has purchased an 80-room historic hospitality property in Plymouth, located south of the state capital, with plans to implement a repositioning. Opened in 1969 and renovated in...

Marcus Partners Acquires 100,000 SF Industrial Property in Norwell, Massachusetts

18NORWELL, MASS. — Regional investment firm Marcus Partners has purchased an approximately 100,000-square-foot industrial property in Norwell, about 25 miles southeast of Boston. Built in 1983, the property at 77 Accord Park Drive consists of four...

Massachusetts steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

Massachusetts implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010,...

honeygrow opens in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

honeygrow, the beloved fast-casual restaurant with 60 locations across eight states, is continuing its 2025 expansion with a brand-new location in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The new honeygrow, serving fresh, made-to-order stir-fry, salads, and...

Shark bites fisherman on Massachusetts beach: ‘A wake-up call’

While much of the public safety focus is on great white sharks in the ocean, fishermen need to be “very cautious” when catching and releasing a different type of shark. A 21-year-old man learned that the hard way over the weekend when he was bit...

Boy, 9, dies after medical emergency at Massachusetts beach

A 9-year-old Rhode Island boy died Sunday after experiencing a medical emergency at a Massachusetts beach, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. At approximately 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dartmouth police and emergency medical...

Massachusetts teen flying around the world detained by Chilean authorities in Antarctica

A teen from Massachusetts is currently being detained by authorities in Antarctica. Ethan Guo is accused of violating numerous laws while trying to fly to all seven continents. According to his lawyer, Guo experienced in-flight complications and...