A Boston woman an assault and battery charge after police say she pushed a 63-year-old woman off an MBTA bus. Around 1 p.m. on Sept. 8, Luz Pineda, 32, and the 63-year-old woman got into a verbal argument over the older woman not getting off...
A cool Canadian air mass will sweep into Massachusetts Friday, bringing significantly cooler temperatures and dry conditions through the weekend. Expect a dramatic shift from summer-like warmth to more autumn-like weather, with temperatures dropping from the 80s to the 60s and 70s.Friday will be warm...
The arrest of a Trinitarios gang member in Massachusetts earlier this week highlighted the fact that, despite a sweeping crackdown by federal prosecutors earlier this year, the organization is still a force in New England.Luis Jose Nivar Cabral is charged with a single count of...
SOUTHWICK — It’s been 14 months since the town began paying serious attention to the overuse of the North Pond Conservation Area and it’s only now, as the summer season draws to a close, that many of the recommendations to protect the property have been...
RUSSELL — Elizabeth Hanechak, 18, of Russell has been awarded a $100,000 scholarship for her project, “Solving the Plastic Problem: Developing a Microbial System for the Bioremediation of Plastic Waste into Drinkable Water and Fertilizer Material.” The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is one of the nation’s...
1/11Holy Trinity Fall Festival 2025WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Parish held its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 14. The day included plenty of food, dancing and activities for festival-goers of all ages.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
Dear Eric: Growing up, my parents always had a favorite child. They gave their time, attention and money to my brother. They later had our youngest sister, who they were both thrilled about. There are five of us kids.My mom has now passed away, and...
The number of candidates running for Mayor of Worcester has grown to three.Owura-Kwaku Sarkodieh, the founder and CEO of Sarkodieh Real Estate, announced on Facebook Sunday that he would run both for mayor and city council.Born in Ghana and a resident of Worcester since 2000,...
Nestled in the heart of Saquatucket Harbor, Cape Cod Harbor Cruise has quickly become a summer favorite, offering residents and visitors alike a relaxed, yet engaging, way to enjoy the Cape’s coastal charm.Aboard their flagship vessel, The White Shark, passengers can sip cold cocktails, enjoy...
Dear Abby: My mom is in her early 80s. More and more often lately, she seems to be avoiding seeing me and my siblings. It wasn’t always like this. She would let me, my husband, and our kids stay with her when we visited. Even...
