In 1690, the first paper money in America was issued by the Massachusetts Bay Colony to finance a military expedition to Canada.

According to the website for the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the name Massachusetts comes from the ...

Rhode Island, famously the U.S.' smallest state, still doesn't lack for outdoor recreation options, including this quiet but ...

With the start of 2026, several new laws and regulations will take effect across Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey signed 186 bills into law during 2025, according to her office. The vast majority of ...

Westport travels to Old Colony Reg. Vocational-Technical High for a Friday afternoon matchup against Old Colony RVT. The game is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Old Colony Reg ...

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Bay Path University held an employee recognition and holiday luncheon today, where staff donated more than 125 pounds of food to Rachel’s Table, a local charity dedicated to ...

Gusty winds and falling temperatures are making it feel like winter in Massachusetts. Bay Staters had a taste of the season to come when a snowstorm moved through the region earlier this week. And ...

Massachusetts housing advocates secured a rent control ballot measure for 2026, intensifying debates over affordability, supply, and policy effectiveness. AI Summary With an eye on New York City ...

Hundreds of gallons of heating oil were mistakenly pumped onto the basement floor of a home in Medford, Massachusetts, on Tuesday after the oil company delivered to the wrong address, according to ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – Five Regional Transit Authorities and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) have secured $105.7 million in federal funding to modernize their bus fleets and facilities.

Have you ever wondered exactly where the center of Massachusetts lies? While many assume it to be Worcester due to its nickname of "Heart of the Commonwealth," it might be a surprise to find the ...