Massachusetts should allow three-year college degree pilot

In 1906, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching created the country’s first pension fund for college professors. To determine eligibility, it developed a set of standards for colleges. That formed the basis for what became an axiom of …

Massachusetts Lawmakers Push to Protect Homeowners from Oil Spill Costs

A North Attleboro family, just four years away from paying off their mortgage, got hit with a $400,000 bill after their home heating oil tank sprang a leak, soaking the ground, nearby drains and their sump pump. Kathleen Murray told a recent meeting of the …

Governor Healey Faces Backlash Over High Energy Bills in Massachusetts

Stung by the reaction of angry voters hit with sky-high energy bills this year, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is scrambling for ways to salvage her version of a "Green New Deal" while lowering costs for consumers. The road ahead won't …

Massachusetts Guard Hosts Regional Cooperation Exercise

JOINT BASE CAPE COD, Mass. — Nearly 250 military personnel from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (U.N. neutral participant), Uzbekistan, Mongolia and the United States, along with observers from Armenia, the United Kingdom …

2 Massachusetts educators charged after student drowns on field trip

Tiniest Massachusetts Town & City Are Both Absurdly Tiny in Size

We all know this overstated fact, but Massachusetts isn't exactly the biggest state in terms of land size. In fact, we are the 7th smallest state in the U.S. The Bay State covers only 10,554.39 square miles. And of that, an actual 7,800 square miles is …

West Nile virus is back in Massachusetts

For the first time this year, the West Nile virus has been detected in Massachusetts. On June 13th, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed that a mosquito sample collected in Shrewsbury tested positive for the virus.  The West Nile virus …

Bulletin Board: CCG’s Andy Lesenski qualifies for 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship

Another 2025 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links qualifier took place on Thursday at Gardner Municipal Golf Course, with the top 14 finishers and ties advancing to the Public Links Championship scheduled for July 29-30 at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston …

Massachusetts man arrested following multi-town chase in Piscataquis County

GREENVILLE, Maine (WABI) - A Marshfield, Massachusetts man was arrested following a chase through Piscataquis County. Piscataquis County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Edward Goodwin was taken into custody. Officials say they were called around 9 p.m. …

Nouria Unveils New Massachusetts Location

Nouria has announced the opening of its latest c-store in Webster, Mass. The cutting-edge location is designed to cater to both local residents and travelers, offering a diverse array of products and services to meet their needs. “Whether you’re fueling up …