A school in Massachusetts had to close its doors for two days after a nasty stomach bug hit over 130 students and teachers. Roberts Elementary in Medford first shut down on Dec. 10 because so many kids were sick. The school thought norovirus, a really contagious bug, was to blame. The next day, mor
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
A bowling alley owner in Milford is in hot water. David Breen, who runs the "Pinz" bowling alley, is accused of taking over $1. 2 million meant for his business and using it for personal luxuries. This money was part of the COVID-19 relief funds, specifically the Economic Injury and Disaster Loan (E
The National Weather Service has warned everyone in Massachusetts to be ready for a rough night on Thursday. Strong winds are expected to blow across the state from morning till the next day. These winds might reach speeds of 35 to 50 mph. It's going to get really cold too. Boston might see tempera
In the latest Spenser novel, readers dive into a story that mirrors today's hot topics. The book, written by Mike Lupica, tackles issues like immigration and media influence through the lens of Boston's favorite private investigator. Spenser, along with familiar faces like Hawk and Susan Silverman,
In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw
A science teacher at Lowell High School is making waves. She's not just teaching students about nature; she's getting them to roll up their sleeves and help protect it. Right now, her students are caring for baby turtles from local forests. Once they're big enough, the students will set them free. T
Massachusetts is in for a rollercoaster of weather this week, with a mix of snow, cold, and wind on the horizon. The snow that fell on Tuesday will be gone by Wednesday morning, but that's not the end of the wintry weather. The state will see sunshine and calm winds on Wednesday, but it won't be wa
Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350
A man and a woman were caught after a spree of crimes across several towns. Police say they struck in Duxbury, Plymouth, and Kingston all in one day. Fernando Torres, 37, from Providence, RI, and Victoria Lambert, 29, from Warwick, RI, were picked up by Pembroke and Massachusetts State Police. They
