Massachusetts shelter for migrants, homeless families to be converted back to hotel in Taunton

A Taunton hotel sued last year for housing too many migrants is expected to close as a state-run shelter at the end of this fiscal year, which a local state senator described as a “significant step in… addressing long-term housing solutions.” State Sen. …

Fight builds over Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s proposal to close state-owned hospitals

Gov. Maura Healey’s proposed crackdown on state-owned hospitals continues to face scathing opposition, with stakeholders across Cape Cod set to voice concerns over a planned closure of a mental health facility serving the region. The Barnstable County …

Advocates concerned Massachusetts could lose transportation funding under Trump

Transportation advocates are sounding the alarm bell over whether Massachusetts could lose critical funding under the Trump administration, after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced that federal dollars would be tied to immigration policy, birth …

Experts worry about how tariffs would impact Massachusetts residents

President Donald Trump announced plans over the weekend to tax imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China. On Monday night, the administration announced it would delay implementing tariffs on Mexico and Canada , but the taxes would still go into effect …

Boy Scouts sued after Massachusetts boy dies in New Hampshire boating accident

Massachusetts baby born deaf hears parents for first time thanks to cochlear implants

Massachusetts hikers rescued from severe conditions on Mount Washington

Two experienced hikers had to be rescued from Mount Washington after they got stuck in chest-high snow.Fish and Game Department officials are urging hikers to exercise caution in the extreme conditions on the mountain. Officials said the two women were …

Massachusetts baby born deaf hears parents' voice for first time

WORCESTER- It was a joyful unforgettable moment the Sinclair family has been waiting for, when their 10-month-old baby Charlie heard for the very first time in her life. "Oh man it was almost like a weight was lifted off my heart, not my shoulders,…

This Unique Dining Spot is the Most Charming Restaurant in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is full of some of the most unique restaurants to dine at that are quite extravagant. Whether you live in a big city or a small town in the Bay State, we each have our go-to spots that serve up amazing dishes and have their own unique style. …

Massachusetts Considers ‘Bell-to-Bell’ Ban on Student Cell Phones

A Pew Research Center study found that 72 percent of high school teachers say cell phone distraction is a major problem in the classroom. Officials in Massachusetts are debating what to do about it. Boston's WCVB-TV reported, "Massachusetts …