Massachusetts rapist, murderer denied parole again

Parole was denied for a Dedham man convicted of raping and murdering a woman in her Hyde Park home more than three decades ago, the victim's family said Tuesday. Gerald Craffey, 54, killed 33-year-old Corinne Flynn in 1991 and was sentenced to life in …

Massachusetts attorney general sues Trump over wind orders

In a move to disrupt President Donald Trump’s anti-wind agenda, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell and her colleagues from across the country are suing the Trump Administration over its efforts to block the offshore wind industry.  The lawsuit, …

Only ONE Massachusetts Bar Made List of Best in North America

Massachusetts is filled with so many fantastic restaurants that it's hard to pick a favorite. From delicious farm-to-table food in the Berkshire hills to some of the best Italian food outside of Italy in Boston's North End and everything in between …

6 $100,000 lottery prizes won or claimed across Massachusetts

Luck was in the air at the start of the week for Bay State residents. Six $100,000 lottery prizes were won or claimed across Massachusetts on Monday. Three of the $100,000 prizes were from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers for the May 5 …

Gilbane Building Co. Begins Construction on Multiple Projects at Salem State University in Massachusetts

4SALEM, MASS. — Gilbane Building Co. has begun construction on multiple projects at Salem State University (SSU), located north of Boston, that are part of a “campus unification and modernization” initiative known as SSU Bold. The projects incorporate …

Massachusetts moves up on list of 10 best US states

Massachusetts ranks among the 10 best states in the country, climbing a notch from last year, according to an annual ranking released Tuesday morning by U.S. News & World Report. The Bay State comes in ninth this year, just below South Dakota and just …

What did the celebrities from Massachusetts wear to the Met Gala?

As Mindy Kaling, Ayo Edebiri, and Gabby Thomas showed up in their version of this year’s theme, “Superfine:Tailoring Black Style," at the Met Gala. The dress code, “Tailored for You,” was meant to highlight Black dandyism, which in clothing often …

Massachusetts lawmakers push for ESOL coordinator to tackle growing waitlists

Massachusetts Will See a Temporary Shutdown of UPS Services

Massachusetts will experience a temporary shutdown of some UPS stores, offices, and delivery services. It was recently reported that United Parcel Service (UPS) is in the midst of an overhaul, and the shipping company will be eliminating 20,000 of its 490, …

Massachusetts and Rhode Island See Big Declines in Lottery Sales

Has our love affair with the Massachusetts Lottery withered? Rhode Islanders appear to be losing lottery fever as well. Recent reports continue to show sagging lottery sales in both states. When casino gaming was only on the drawing board, some feared …