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Massachussetts Raises Smoking Age to 21

Nov 29, 2015 08:30 AM EST

Massachusetts lawmakers are working on a new legislature that would raise the legal smoking age in the state from 18 to 21.

Lucky Massachusetts Woman Wins $1 Million for Second Time

Joy Anne Labarite |

Nov 21, 2015 05:14 AM EST

Congratulations! Luck seems to be in the air this season as a lottery player has won a $1 million for the second time in the same shop, People reported.

U.S. Military Weapons Disappear from Massachusetts Army Reserve

Staff Reporter |

Nov 16, 2015 03:13 PM EST

High caliber weapons have been reported missing or stolen from a gun locker inside the Massachusetts Army Reserve.

Obamas Enjoy Bike Ride in Martha's Vineyard

Barnali Pal Sinha |

Aug 24, 2015 10:17 AM EDT

President Obama took enjoyed a bike ride with his family during a short summer vacation in Martha's Vineyard.

Beaked Whale: Dead Rare Dolphin-Looking Mammal Washed Up In Massachusetts Beach

Quadey Humile |

Jul 27, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

A dead beaked whale described to resemble a dolphin was found washed up on a Plymouth, Massachusetts, beach Friday.

UConn Students Safe After Their Bus Catches Fire On Massachusetts Turnpike

Vittorio Hernandez |

Apr 19, 2015 05:37 AM EDT

Students from the University of Connecticut lost their trust in the bus company after the bus that was to take them to Boston Harbor for a luncheon cruise burned on Saturday afternoon on the Interstate 85 turnpike.

Girl Charged With Manslaughter For Prodding Boyfriend Toward Suicide

Vittorio Hernandez |

Feb 28, 2015 11:53 PM EST

The Bristol County District Attorney's Office filed on Friday involuntary manslaughter charges against 18-year-old Michelle Carter of Plainville, Massachusetts, for encouraging her boyfriend to commit suicide.

Woman Gives Birth an Hour After Discovering Pregnancy

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 10, 2015 02:36 AM EST

A woman from Massachusetts gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday barely an hour after she discovered that she was pregnant.

Expect Legal Battle As Massachusetts Town Mulls Nation’s 1st Tobacco Ban

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 09, 2014 09:21 PM EST

The Massachusetts town of Westminster wants to make U.S. history by being the first town in the country to prohibit the sale of all tobacco products. The Board of Health is scheduled on Wednesday to conduct a public hearing on the proposal, expected to be the arena for a looming legal battle between tobacco firms and health groups.

Democrat Martha Coakley Faces Another Tight Race In Massachusetts

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 28, 2014 04:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts Democrat Martha Coakley is battling a tight race against Republican Charlie Baker for the gubernatorial post this coming midterm elections.

Four Fireballs Blaze Across Eastern U.S. Night Sky

Staff Reporter |

Sep 28, 2014 03:43 AM EDT

This meteoroid display was a rare occurrence since multiple fireballs are rarely reported in the same evening.

Shaheen Ties With Brown In New Hampshire Senate Race -Poll

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 15, 2014 11:58 PM EDT

A poll revealed that former Massachusetts U.S. Senator Scott Brown has tied with incumbent New Hampshire U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen in his attempt to take her seat in the upcoming midterm elections.

Defense Lawyer: Massachusetts Woman Living in Home where Three Dead Babies Were Found may be Mentally Ill

Erika Villanueva |

Sep 13, 2014 07:01 AM EDT

A Massachusetts woman’s court-appointed lawyer entered a not-guilty plea for his client on Friday as he claims her to be mentally ill after three dead infants were found in her home.

Great White Shark Sighting Prompts Evacuation Of Massachusetts Beach

Jan Dizon |

Aug 26, 2014 04:02 AM EDT

A great white shark was spotted by a Massachusetts State Police helicopter as it was swimming only 75 yards from the shore. More than 1,000 swimmers and beach goers were immediately evacuated from the water while the shark was in the vicinity.

Dog Owners Warned Of Fatal Parvovirus In Lowell, Massachusetts

Emery Dennel |

Aug 19, 2014 11:29 AM EDT

Dog owners in Lowell, Massachusetts are being told to keep an eye on their beloved pets after 15 dogs passed away in two weeks due to the highly contagious and potentially fatal parvovirus.