Massachusetts man's body found off Maine island where his sailboat was anchored

BREMEN, Maine (WGME) -- An investigation is underway after a man’s body was found near Long Island Ledges in Bremen. Maine Marine Patrol says the body of 74-year-old Mark Metzger of Massachusetts was found near Long Island Ledges on Sunday. His...

Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Massachusetts

By: Seniors Helping Seniors | 0 Shares 19 Reads BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services has grown in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships...

See how popular pumpkin spice is in Massachusetts

See how popular pumpkin spice is in Massachusetts While we're still in the thick of summer, many are already looking forward to what they consider the best time of year: pumpkin spice season. This iconic fall flavor often makes its debut while...

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts build lifelong skills

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES of joining the Girls Scouts. WALTHAM — As a new school year begins, families are looking for opportunities that help their children grow, thrive and belong. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) offers just that-a...

Massachusetts man driving red sports car clocked speeding 131 mph: Police

A 24-year-old man driving a red sports car was clocked speeding more than 130 mph over the holiday weekend, according to police. Haverhill man Joseph Cummings was arrested in New Hampshire and charged with reckless driving. Troopers from the New...

Discover new possibilities with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Massachusetts summer camp worker accused of taking ‘inappropriate photos’ of a child

A 20-year-old man working at a local summer camp is accused of taking inappropriate photos of a child at the camp, according to officials. East Bridgewater man Bradley Collins has been arraigned on charges of indecent assault and battery on a...

Protecting the press: It’s time for Massachusetts to pass a shield law

Massachusetts stands as an alarming outlier among the states. While 41 others have recognized the vital importance of protecting journalists and their sources through shield laws, our commonwealth continues to leave its press vulnerable to legal...

Healey puts Massachusetts on its own vaccine path

After months of state public health officials vowing to protect vaccine access amid drastic federal changes, Gov. Maura Healey on Thursday announced state measures designed to break ties with federal immunization policies, ensure the availability...

Massachusetts Closer to Banning Tinted License Plate Covers

Massachusetts could be the next state to ban tinted license plate covers. Several states, including New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, have already banned them. Many others are considering taking action to address the issue. Why Tinted License...

Healey and Driscoll Fled Massachusetts Again Without Telling Us

If this were a game show, we might call it Where in the World Is Maura Healey? The Governor of Massachusetts seems to disappear without warning, and many times doesn't feel as though she owes an explanation to voters for her absence. When the...

Fans Are Loving the Ben Affleck-Matt Damon Reunion in Thrilling New Movie Trailer

Sep 10, 2025 9:55 AM EDT Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are back in action on the big screen. Netflix just released a trailer for The Rip, a new crime thriller starring the longtime collaborators and Massachusetts natives. Written and directed by Joe...

Football: Westerly opens season against Massachusetts power Scituate with eyes focused on taking the next step

WESTERLY — Taking that next step. That step for the Westerly football team is advancing to the D2 state championship game and bringing home a title. "That's our goal," Westerly coach Ron Sposato said. "It's not going to handed to us. We need to...

Another Bertucci's location in Massachusetts has closed

[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.] Yet another location of a local chain of Italian restaurants continues to shrink, this time closing a location in the northern suburbs of Boston. According to a source, Bertucci's in Reading...

Fall foliage map 2025: See when leaves will change in Massachusetts

Approximately ten million people travel to New England in the fall for a chance to experience the brilliant leaf colors across the region, according to Explore Fall. The website dedicated to fall foliage says the region is home to the most popular...

GBH Daily: Too-early risers

This is a web edition of GBH Daily, a weekday newsletter bringing you local stories you can trust so you can stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. Sign up here! ☀️Sunny and warmer as the day goes on, with highs in the 70s. Sunset is at 7 p.m....

Massachusetts Man Found Dead Off Maine Coast Near Bremen

An investigation is underway after a 74-year-old Massachusetts man’s body was found in the water near Bremen, on Sunday. Maine Marine Patrol says Mark Metzger was reported missing by friends after they could not find him near his 19-foot sailboat,...

Desperate for solutions to addiction crisis, some seek more involuntary commitments

The debate in Boston over how to deal with homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health issues has intensified in recent months — with a renewed focus on a controversial strategy of forcing people into treatment. The practice, known as civil...

Explosive device damages ATM in Woburn

FBI investigates apparent pipe bomb explosion at Woburn ATM FBI investigates apparent pipe bomb explosion at Woburn ATM 01:53 An explosive device was allegedly used to gain access to an ATM in Woburn, Massachusetts on Thursday morning. Local,...

What we know about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Write to us at startingpoint@globe.com. To subscribe, sign up here. Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative political activist, was shot and killed on a university campus in Utah yesterday. Here’s the latest. Kirk was at Utah Valley University in...