Motorcyclist seriously hurt after crashing into bear in Massachusetts

A motorcyclist was seriously hurt Saturday morning after crashing into a 160-pound bear in north-central Massachusetts. It happened around 10 a.m. on Route 122 in Petersham. A 71-year-old man from Orange, Massachusetts, crashed into the adult bear and was …

Flooding leaves some Massachusetts roads impassable as downpours soak the region

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Heavy rain is causing flooding in some Massachusetts communities on Sunday, leaving some roads impassable as a storm system packing downpours moves through southern New England. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning …

Massachusetts residents can claim free trees this fall to cool homes, lower energy bills

Photo Credit: Mystic River Watershed Association Massachusetts residents in several Greater Boston communities have an opportunity to bring more shade to their neighborhoods — and potentially cut down on home cooling costs — by claiming a free tree. The …

49-year-old Massachusetts resident killed in single-car crash in Belgrade

BELGRADE, Mont. - A single-car crash at the intersection of Frontage Road and Ali John Drive resulted in the death of a 49-year-old from Massachusetts, according to the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office (GCSO).  GCSO said the crash occurred in the early …

Dress for Success Western Massachusetts hosts ‘Thrift and Thrive’ event

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - ‘Thrift and Thrive’ happened this weekend to support Dress for success Western Massachusetts. This event is the first of its kind and the organization running it provides free professional attire to those in need. While …

Massachusetts woman's remains identified nearly 25 years after 9/11 attacks

A Massachusetts family is finally feeling closure 25 years after losing their loved one in the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Paul Keating's mother, Barbara Keating, was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston when hijackers crashed …

Flood watch for parts of Massachusetts due to torrential rain, flash flooding threat

BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flood watch for parts of southern New England, including Massachusetts. In Massachusetts, the flood watch is in effect for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, …

Massachusetts non-profit using clothing to help women build self-esteem

3 sweet and friendly dogs up for adoption through Massachusetts shelter

Massachusetts ballot Question 9 asks voters to weigh in on gun laws