America’s auto industry got a significant start in Massachusetts

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION – Detroit may be known as the “Motor City,” but the state of Massachusetts played a key role in the start of America’s rich automobile industry. Framingham’s Cushing Memorial Park recently hosted the Bay...

Extreme rainfall that flooded a Massachusetts highway happens once every 200 years

FDA publishes drug rejection letters for 15 Massachusetts biotechs

In what it calls a bid to increase transparency, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has begun publishing some of the complete response letters (CRLs) it sends to biotech companies whose drug applications it denies. But not all of them.

Liberian President Meets Trump in Washington as Rev. Torli Krua Leads Statewide “Gratitude Tour” of Massachusetts, Honoring Elizabeth Freeman, Human Dignity and Democracy

BOSTON, MA — As Liberian President Joseph N. Boakai arrives in Washington, D.C. for a high-level summit with President Donald J. Trump, a historic and symbolic movement is simultaneously unfolding across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Rev....

Flash flood warning extended in eastern Massachusetts

BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area. This alert was first issued for Worcester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol, and Plymouth counties until 9 a.m. It was later...

Small Waves Ripple Through Floodwaters in Coastal Massachusetts

Drivers Struggle Through Flooded Roads in Massachusetts

Cannabis business closures accelerate in Massachusetts as 23 surrender or let licenses expire

Massachusetts State trooper injured by moped driver in ‘aggressive’ Revere July 4 crowd

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hit by a moped and injured while trying to de-escalate an “aggressive” crowd of hundreds gathered and setting off illegal fireworks in Revere, police say. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, both state and local...

When Massachusetts battled the scourge of measles — and won

Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. The US has officially recorded more measles cases this year than in any since Johnny Carson left “The Tonight Show.” Newly released CDC data shows nearly 1,300 confirmed cases of...

Busy Massachusetts highway closed temporarily due to flooding 

Astronomer Breaks Silence Over Viral Video Of CEO, HR Chief At Coldplay Concert

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A video featuring Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Chief Kristin Cabot went viral after they were spotted hugging at Coldplay's recent concert in Massachusetts. The Jumbotron put the spotlight on the pair mid-concert,...

Mass. seeks info on emergency protocols from assisted living homes in wake of fatal Fall River fire

Massachusetts is taking new inventory of the emergency response plans for every assisted living home in the state, as well as requiring that those homes share that information with residents and their families, in the wake of the Fall River fire...

Best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area

Best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area Stacker compiled a list of the best places to live in the Springfield, Massachusetts metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses 15 weighted factors for its rankings. A majority...

Powerball Player Wins $1 Million Twice During Same Drawing

Posted on: July 18, 2025, 09:01h. Last updated on: July 18, 2025, 09:01h. A Powerball player says he accidentally played the same drawing twice The misfortune turned into fortune when both tickets hit for $1 million A woman in Massachusetts...

Picturesque Massachusetts Town is Among Most Hospitable Towns on East Coast

Massachusetts is such a popular destination for vacationers and tourists. So, it's only natural for us in the Bay State to also give off a vibe of friendliness and welcoming, no matter where we happen to be in the state. In fact, there's even one...

Massachusetts Cop Who Just Became A Mom Gunned Down In Dramatic Stand Off

ESSEX COUNTY, MA - An off-duty North Andover police officer was shot and wounded during a confrontation with a fellow police officer who was trying to serve her with a restraining order. During a news conference on Tuesday, July 1st, Essex County...

Bulletin Board: Western Massachusetts Soccer Officials Association seeking refs for fall season

The Western Massachusetts Soccer Officials Association is seeking new referees for the upcoming fall season. WMSOA members officiate private and public school soccer matches in Hampshire and Franklin County. The scholastic soccer season begins at...

Flash flood warning issued for parts of Massachusetts

Paddle boarder spots shark in Massachusetts