It’s a Great Time to Spot Many Whales Off the Massachusetts Coast

Ah, spring! The Earth is reborn in spring. The days are longer, and the breeze is warmer. Many flowering trees have bloomed, and fresh pinks, purples, greens, and yellows dot the landscape. The birds are back, and proud mothers of the animal kingdom trot …

Massachusetts health insurance provider will stop covering popular drugs for weight loss

Massachusetts Is Home To The Best Gas Station Hot Dog In America

Everyone's looking for a quick bite to eat on the go. While you have many fast food chains, nothing beats a fresh, hot dog cooked on a roller from a local gas station. You're lucky to have one of these gas station chains, like we have in the …

Massachusetts lawmakers react to Florida State shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Thursday’s fatal shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee has drawn reaction from local public officials. Western Mass News spoke with State Representative Bud Williams, who’s worked to put in strict gun laws …

Massachusetts Court Subjects Nonresident to Income Tax on Gain from Stock Sale

In a decision with troubling potential implications, a Massachusetts appellate court held that a nonresident individual was subject to Commonwealth income tax on capital gain from the sale of his stock in the corporation that he formed and worked for …

This Massachusetts Store is the Most Charming General Store in the State

General stores are not exactly as common place as they once were throughout the U.S. However, if you look around enough, you can definitely find plenty of those in Massachusetts. But it's definitely tougher to find those spots that serve produce, …

Massachusetts is Home to One of America’s Best Drive-In Movie Theaters

Massachusetts has some of the most unique attractions throughout the entire country. Historically, there might not be another state that can compare given the nature of how important some of the events that took place occurred in the Bay State. But what …

Massachusetts Residents Could Get Burned with a Fine After May 1

Some Massachusetts residents have been participating in open burning since the beginning of the year. With the proper permit, it became legal to participate in the activity on January 15. It's important to keep in mind that not every city and town …

Massachusetts is offering walk-in appointments to get Real ID ahead of deadline

(WJAR) — The deadline for you to get a Real ID is quickly approaching. It will be federal law soon to have one before flying from a United States airport. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is offering walk-in appointments at all service centers …

New Bedford man accused of indecent exposure at Massachusetts school

(WJAR) — A New Bedford man is accused of indecent exposure at a school in Massachusetts, according to the Marion Police Department. The department says Joao Andrade was working as a contract kitchen worker at the Tabor Academy when the incident happened on …