Massachusetts man wins $25K for life lottery prize — six times
Raymond Roberts Sr. won the Massachusetts State Lottery's Lucky for Life game, which awards $25,000 a year for a minimum of 20 years. But he won the prize six times in one drawing after buying six tickets with the same numbers.
New England ex-mob boss 'Cadillac Frank' Salemme dies at 89
Former New England Mafia boss Francis "Cadillac Frank" Salemme has died.
Boston to study reparations for Black residents
The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to form a task force to study how it can provide reparations for and other forms of atonement to Black Bostonians for the city's role in slavery and its legacy of inequality.
Can of Red Bull left in casino leads to suspected serial bank robber's arrest
A man suspected of robbing more than a dozen banks in four states has been arrested thanks to a can of Red Bull he drank at a Massachusetts casino.
Prince William, Kate arrive in Boston with focus on environmental program
It's the first trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales to the United States in eight years.
Remains of 4 infants found inside Boston apartment
The remains are of two boys and two girls, Boston police said.
Biden brings Thanksgiving pies to Nantucket first responders
President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered at least half a dozen pies to Massachusetts firefighters during a Thanksgiving Day show of appreciation.
Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
Driver charged with death of NJ man after crashing into Apple store
A man is being charged with reckless homicide after crashing his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing a New Jersey man and injuring 16 other people.
1 dead, 16 hurt after SUV crashes into Massachusetts Apple store
One person is dead and 16 hospitalized after an SUV smashed through the glass front of an Apple store at the Derby Street shopping center in Hingham on Monday morning.
Massachusetts voters approve millionaire tax
Massachusetts voters have approved an amendment to the state constitution that will increase taxes on those earning more than $1 million a year.
Maura Healey becomes 1st lesbian elected Massachusetts governor
Democratic Attorney General Maura Healey has been elected governor of Massachusetts, making history as the nation's first openly lesbian governor.
Massachusetts woman allegedly unleashes swarm of bees on deputies carrying out eviction order
A woman is facing multiple assault and battery charges for allegedly releasing a swarm of bees on a group of sheriff’s deputies, some of them allergic to bee stings, as they tried to serve an eviction notice, authorities said.
Activist to museum: Stop selling toys of Hindu deities
A Hindu rights activist is calling on a museum to stop selling children's plush toys representing three Hindu deities. But the toys are made by a New Jersey-based company founded by an Indian American family.
91-year-old civil rights activist, education advocate stabbed in Boston park
Jean McGuire was stabbed while walking her dog in a park Tuesday night. McGuire is the first Black woman to serve on the Boston School Committee. She also started a foundation that sends students of color from Boston to suburban schools.
'That cow’s going to jump out': Calf tumbles from trailer onto Massachusetts highway
The driver of the trailer told witnesses the young cow was “going to the slaughterhouse anyway."
Window washer falls to his death at JFK Library in Boston
The library is currently closed to the public and will reopen Friday.
Massachusetts man charged with mom's murder chokes on wet toilet paper, dies in custody
Adam Howe, 34, was scheduled to undergo a mental health evaluation before his death
Nearly 2,500-pound pumpkin breaks Massachusetts fair record
Bigger is always better, especially when it comes to pumpkins.
Seal wanders into Massachusetts police station
"Shoebert" the seal made his way out of a local pond.