Consumers wonder how Trump's tariff proposal could impact Massachusetts

NORWOOD - President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to raise tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese goods, which is likely to mean higher prices for consumers, according to an MIT economist. Trump took to social media on Monday, vowing to slap a 25% tariff …

Massachusetts election turnout dips from 2020

In Massachusetts, the 2024 election saw the second-highest turnout among voters in the state's history. But it also represented a drop from 2020. According to numbers released this week by the secretary of state's office, more than 3.5 million …

A second Massachusetts community reaches a deal with striking teachers

BOSTON (AP) — A second Massachusetts community reached a deal with its striking teachers union Tuesday, leaving just one city left to hammer out a final agreement. The Marblehead School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association announced that they …

Massachusetts law enforcement officers honored with Hanna Awards

Massachusetts man pleads guilty to federal dogfighting charges

A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to federal dogfighting charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. John Murphy, 51, of Hanson, pleaded guilty to nine counts of possessing animals for use in an animal fighting venture in violation of …

3 Massachusetts Spots to Host Holiday Light Events Thanks to Winterlights

Three Massachusetts locations will kickoff their holiday lights displays this weekend, thanks to WInterlights, which happens to be a signature event of the Trustees of Reservations. This coming Black Friday, November 29th, Winterlights will begin a holiday …

Massachusetts man arrested in fatal dirt bike crash in Thompson

The dirt bikes collided head-on while performing wheelies, and both were thrown from their bikes, the investigation revealed. THOMPSON, Conn — A Massachusetts man has been arrested for a head-on dirt bike crash in Thompson that seriously injured him and …

Seasonal forecasters share predictions for winter in Massachusetts

Both of StormTeam 5's go-to seasonal weather forecasters are predicting a relatively mild winter here in New England, but that doesn't mean we'll get through the season without any cold or now."I don't think winter's just dead and …

Massachusetts man faces up to 30 years for bomb threats on synagogues

(Nov. 26, 2024 / JNS) John Reardon, 59, of Millis, Mass., pleaded guilty on Monday to three charges related to phone calls he made threatening to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb synagogues. On Jan. 25, Reardon left voicemail messages with …

Massachusetts Lawmakers to Propose Phasing Out Nicotine Sales

BOSTON — Three Massachusetts lawmakers are hoping the state makes history again when it comes to tobacco.  State Reps. Tommy Vitolo (D-15th Norfolk) and Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D-32nd Middlesex) will join with State Sen. Jason Lewis (D-5th Middlesex) …