Healey urges US Senate to reject Pell Grant Cuts, touting success of Massachusetts program

Governor Maura Healey this week criticized the federal government’s dismantling of Pell Grants while also touting increases in state funding that cut in half out-of-pocket expenses for in-state tuition for middle income Massachusetts college students. More …

Massachusetts teacher accused of lying about college degrees, Purple Heart

HAVERHILL, Mass. — A woman who had worked in several Massachusetts school districts is accused of lying about her college degrees and falsely claiming to be a Purple Heart recipient, officials say. Lissa Lagasse, 57, of Lowell, was arrested Friday morning …

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for parts of Massachusetts

BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a severe thunderstorm warning in our area. This alert is in effect for parts of Northwestern Worcester County, parts of Northwestern Middlesex County until 4:30 PM, and parts …

Oldest Massachusetts Town is More Than 150 Years Older Than America

Massachusetts has some very old towns and cities throughout the state. Like, extremely old. That being said, America is about to celebrate another birthday in less than a month from now on July 4th. In fact, it will be America's 249th birthday. But did …

These 8 Cities & Towns Have the Absolute Best Downtowns in All of Massachusetts

If you live in the New England region, then you're already relatively familiar with some amazing cities and towns near you. It's one of the reasons why this particular region is such a popular vacation destination all year round (yes, even during …

Massachusetts teacher accused of lying about college degrees, Purple Heart

Massachusetts Felon Faces Firearm Charge After Beach Shots Fired Report; State House News; More: PM Patch NH

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening. This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours. Northborough, Massachusetts, Felon Faces Firearm, …

Massachusetts Teen Arrested By ICE On His Way To Volleyball Practice Has Been Released

CHELMSFORD, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts high school student who was arrested by immigration agents on his way to volleyball practice has been released from custody after a judge granted him bond Thursday. Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. …

Massachusetts grappling with growing problem of impaired driving: ‘100% preventable’

Federal data shows that driving under the influence in Massachusetts is a growing problem. The number of drivers under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication at the time of a fatal crash “increased steadily” from 2020 to 2023 in the Bay State, …

Exclusive: Killers, Rapists, Child Predators, Domestic Abusers Among Illegals Arrested by ICE Agents Across Sanctuary ...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested close to 1,500 illegal aliens across the sanctuary state of Massachusetts, thanks to “Operation Patriot,” including convicted killers, rapists, child sex predators, and domestic abusers, among …