14+ hour, 25+ min ago  (635+ words) SPRINGFIELD " City Council President Tracye Whitfield said she feels a new accusation that she violated conflict of interest rules is unfounded and based on inaccurate information, but will cooperate fully with any review. Two weeks ago the council faced a…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (42+ words) Massachusetts Senate leaders unveiled an energy bill they say could save consumers billions by targeting utility fees and gas pipeline costs. Massachusetts Senate leaders unveiled an energy bill they say could save consumers billions by targeting utility fees and gas…...

16+ hour, 41+ min ago  (76+ words) Every Wednesday the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market takes place from 11: 00am - 3: 00pm on Worcester Common. Presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, it will run from June 24, 2026 - August 26, 2026. Every Wednesday the Out to Lunch Festival & Farmers' Market takes place…...

20+ hour, 5+ min ago  (130+ words) The Quincy City Council has rescinded the mayor's controversial 79% pay raise. The raise, approved in 2024, would have increased Mayor Thomas Koch's salary to $285, 000. City councilors also would have received a 50% pay increase. Councilor Noel Di Bona voted against restoring the…...

21+ hour, 54+ min ago  (60+ words) Massachusetts State Police have released aerial video footage of a search for an 88-year-old man who had become lost in the woods in Berkshire County earlier this month. Massachusetts State Police have released aerial video footage of a search for…...

20+ hour, 56+ min ago  (118+ words) WORCESTER " A gas station in Worcester has sold a $1 million winning ticket in the Massachusetts State Lottery's "200 X" instant ticket game. The winner, represented by trustee Larisa Freyman of Flying Spirit Trust II of Newton, claimed the prize on Tuesday,…...

22+ hour, 25+ min ago  (299+ words) WEST SPRINGFIELD " The West Springfield Hooters closed abruptly Tuesday after 17 years. A sign on the door thanked customers. "We are incredibly grateful for the many years of great times, cold beer, hot wings and unforgettable memories shared here," the sign…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (164+ words) An eighth-grade student from Andover has died, one month after being pulled from a local pond. District identifies boy pulled from an Andover pond as middle school student In a letter sent to families on Saturday, Andover Public Schools Interim…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (552+ words) SPRINGFIELD " With the selection of the developer of a new courthouse expected to come in the upcoming weeks if not days, a city councilor and community advocate renewed their call for a fund to be developed to mitigate unforeseen problems…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (165+ words) WORCESTER " Worcester's 250th Independence Day Celebration will be held on July 2 at Cristoforo Colombo Park off Shrewsbury Street and includes fireworks as well as performances by trombonist and band leader Dan Gabel and his Orchestra with special guest Alisan Porter, season…...