Massachusetts man wanted for hatchet road rage attack

BOSTON, Mass. — Boston police have issued a warrant for a Belmont man accused of wielding a hatchet during a violent road rage incident in Brighton earlier this month. Andrew Oprian, 27, is wanted on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and willful …

Georgia Woman Trafficked 12 Pounds Of Meth In Dog Food To Massachusetts, Gets Decade In Prison

A Georgia woman was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison last week for her role in a drug trafficking organization that transported large quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States, often using unconventional methods to conceal the …

These were the most popular baby names in Massachusetts in 2024

When it comes to naming babies, Massachusetts residents know what they like. Noah and Olivia topped the list of the most popular baby names in the state last year ... yet again. According to data from the the Social Security Administration, Noah was the …

Drought lifts in most of Massachusetts, but Cape, southeastern regions still lag in rainfall

The recent heavy rainfall has done the trick, and the monthslong drought has finally lifted across most of Massachusetts. On Tuesday, state environment officials said that from Boston to the Berkshires, the commonwealth is back to normal water levels. The …

ICE arrests alleged gun-running, fentanyl trafficking, indecent assault suspects across Massachusetts

An illegal immigrant arrested in Boston for allegedly peddling “poison” fentanyl while armed is also wanted in his home country for gun running, and appears to be part of the “second surge” of ICE arrests the agency vowed to roll out in the city. Julio …

Massachusetts braces for powerful nor'easter with cold, heavy rain; up to 50 mph winds

A late season nor’easter is on track to drench Massachusetts this week and bring up to 50 mph winds, following days of unseasonably cold temperatures. The storm is forecast to begin late Wednesday, with the worst of the weather hitting Thursday before …

Massachusetts Street temporarily closed near Douglas County Courthouse for waterline repairs

photo by: Douglas County Massachusetts Street in front of the historic Douglas County Courthouse is closed due to repairs to an aging waterline. Massachusetts Street in front of the historic Douglas County Courthouse is temporarily closed on Tuesday to …

The Freedom-Loving Minutemen of Massachusetts Strike Again

April 19th—the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American Revolution—has come and gone. It provided a historical peg on which Americans could both celebrate their forebears’ opposition to autocratic rule by …

The Download: Flooding in Massachusetts drains money, energy, and resources

Is This Shore Town Really Massachusetts's Biggest Tourist Trap?

Numerous attractions and historical sites draw tourists to the Bay State, contributing to its vibrant tourism industry. Massachusetts, known as the Bay State, is rich in history, as it was one of the 13 original colonies that formed the United States. This …