Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos asks for transfer to Massachusetts

Dunkin’ celebrates 75 years at original location in Quincy, Massachusetts

Dunkin' is celebrating 75 years since the chain's first location opened in Quincy, Massachusetts.“I grew up in Quincy. This is the go-to place for me,” said Rick Carpenter. The first 75 people in line Thursday received free coffee for the next 75 …

Tiny Massachusetts Restaurant Makes Nationwide "Bucket List"

Massachusetts is a spectacular place to live. Residents and visitors alike enjoy vast and various landscapes from sandy Cape Cod beaches, to the iconic Boston skyline, and the hidden beauty of the Berkshire mountains. From historic landmarks, legendary …

Massachusetts Named The Happiest State To Live In The Nation

Happiness plays a crucial role in shaping our daily experiences, particularly when it comes to managing the complexities of work. Navigating the demands of a job can be tough, often leading to stress and burnout. However, amidst these challenges, people …

A 'tail' of the Massachusetts dog tax giving a 'leg up' to local libraries

Here's a shaggy dog story about dogs and libraries. In 1869, thanks to Chapter 250 of the Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, an odd little funding source began wagging its way into town budgets across the state, the dog tax. While it sounds like a …

Hancock Lumber to acquire Massachusetts lumberyard

Hancock Lumber will make its first foray into the Bay State through the acquisition of Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard in Salisbury, Mass., about six miles north of Newburyport. The acquisition, announced Thursday, will give the Casco-based …

2025 NCAA Division III Bridgewater, Massachusetts Regional

Via Bridgewater St., 1h ago BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — Bridgewater State University welcomes one and all to the 2025 NCAA Division III Baseball Bridgewater, Massachusetts Regional Tournament. The four-team regional is one of 16 regional tournaments going on …

Hancock Lumber announces plans to acquire Massachusetts-based Johnson Lumber

CASCO — Hancock Lumber is excited to announce its plans to acquire Johnson Lumber, a single-location lumberyard located in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The transaction is expected to close on May 31, with the location  officially beginning operations as …

Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Massachusetts

Someone in Massachusetts won a $1 million lottery prize during Wednesday night’s multi-state Powerball drawing. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing held on May 14 were 4, 10, 24, 29, 53 and Powerball number: 4. The $1 million ticket sold in …

Humid weather, isolated thunderstorms expected in Massachusetts Thursday

Humid weather and overcast skies are expected to lead into isolated showers in Massachusetts on Thursday — and some rumbles of thunder could join the mix. The daytime will be “cloudy, unsettled and muggy” with temperatures in the low to mid 70s across the …