The fatalities, all in the town of Mammoth Lakes, were caused by hantavirus pulmonary ... Prevention is key: avoid stirring up rodent waste, seal gaps in homes, and disinfect areas with rodent ...

Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer proposed his solutions Wednesday night as to where town residents will cast their votes this June. Kezer first reminded the Select Board why the Town is unable to use ...

The Select Board voted Wednesday night to allow Police Chief Dennis King to promote two of his department members, effective May 4. Both lifelong Marblehead residents, Eric Osattin and Andrew DiMare ...

Many strange town names in Massachusetts can be traced back to colonial days and indigenous tribes. Cuttyhunk, an island village in the town of Gosnold only accessible by ferry, gets its name from ...

The MERR Institute says a young grey seal that was rescued on Thursday was successfully transported to the National Marine ...

In our “Why I’m Running” series, Boston Marathon athletes share what’s inspiring them to make the 26.2-mile trek from Hopkinton to Boston. Looking for more race day content? Sign up for ...

A three-alarm brush fire broke out in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning, threatening nearby buildings on State Street, the town's fire department said. Newburyport firefighters were ...

SPRINGFIELD — For more than half a million people in Massachusetts, a proposed bill that would automatically seal certain criminal records will improve their quality of life, public health ...