7 Chinese Nationals Charged Over Marijuana Trafficking in Massachusetts, Maine

The Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington on March 10, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Seven Chinese nationals were charged on July 8 for allegedly running a multi-million-dollar marijuana trafficking network in the suburban neighborhoods of …

Republicans running for Massachusetts governor attack each other over fundraising data

Mike Kennealy, a Republican running for governor of Massachusetts, accused Brian Shortsleeve, another conservative gubernatorial candidate, of inflating his fundraising numbers in a pair of public announcements over the past two months. Candidates …

Senator discusses legislation to strengthen family resource centers in Massachusetts

WORCESTER, Mass. - We're hearing from a local state senator who's working to improve the child requiring assistance system, with a bill aimed at ensuring families can access support without first going through the court system. A new report finds …

Nationwide Ritz Cracker Recall Absolutely Includes Massachusetts

Listen up, Massachusetts residents! Another voluntary recall has been announced on a food product. This particular snack cracker is being pulled from stores nationwide as it has an undeclared allergen that over 3 million Americans suffer from. Once again, …

Massachusetts launches first mobile crisis vans for mental health

Child & Family Services has launched two custom-designed mobile crisis vans, a first for Massachusetts, according to a community announcement. The vans will serve the Fall River, New Bedford and Plymouth areas, providing rapid behavioral health …

Flash Flood Warnings Issued in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Ahead of Severe Storms

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Flash flood warnings were issued early Thursday morning for Bristol and Plymouth counties in Massachusetts and Providence and Newport counties in Rhode Island. The warnings are set to remain in effect until 2:45 a.m. Severe …

Terrified Massachusetts paddleboarders capture close encounter with great white shark off Cape Cod beach: ‘We got to go’

A Jaws-some experience. A great white shark shocked two Massachusetts paddleboarders as it swam just feet away from the two friends enjoying their Fourth of July evening on the water. College students Margaret Bowles and Maddie Cronin were paddling in the …

Pima County road rage shooting suspect arrested in Massachusetts

Two straight 68s gives Matthew Johnson medalist honors at 117th Massachusetts Amateur at GreatHorse

Matthew Johnson of Sudbury fashioned a second straight 4-under 68 to earn medalist honors at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur at GreatHorse in Hampden. He played collegiately at Saint Michael’s and won the Northeast-10 Conference individual title as a …

Western Massachusetts beach closures

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - If you’re looking to beat the heat, there are a few western Massachusetts beaches you’ll need to avoid. That includes the Camp Wilder beach area in Springfield and the day-use beach at Upper Highland Lake in Goshen. …