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Wrentham voters will be asked to approve funding for a Roderick School replacement feasibility study at this fall’s Special Town Meeting, scheduled for Monday, November 13 beginning at 7 p.m. at the King Philip Regional High School auditorium. Although the warrant will not be published until October 23, residents...

There were no grand prize winners in Monday night’s Powerball drawing, but six people in Massachusetts are waking up richer.

There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires, there really is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts, or are a transplant to...

Good news! There are several Powerball winners in Massachusetts. Although there was no winner of the big $1 billion jackpot, there were several $50,000 winners right here in Massachusetts AND one $100,000 winner! Now, the jackpot will grow to $1.2 billion with an estimated cash payout of $551.7 million. When the jackpots get this high, many people start to think about what they’d do with that much money. Many say they’d go on vacation, quit their job, buy a house and cars. There are also a larger pool of people who buy tickets because many say they don’t buy them until the jackpot gets this high. Regardless, for those of us who live in Massachusetts, there are a certain number of stores that are considered more lucky than others.

In this time of inflation and cutting back, one of our own towns was just named most expensive in the country. I don’t know if you’ve been to San Fransisco lately but things seem so expensive there that I have the cold sweats just thinking about it. And we have our own San Fransisco even more San Fransisco than San Fransisco itself?!? Kind of.

Summer has come and gone but here in Massachusetts, we have the luxury of having beautiful autumn days. I would say we have the best of both worlds. What I mean is we have some cooler days surrounded by the gorgeous New England foliage but on the same token we have warm days that make it feel like summer has never left us. This is a big reason why fall is my favorite season, especially in Massachusetts.

Rhodes Street in Plainville, MA is closed due to flooding and wash out. The closure, near 34 Rhodes Street, affects residents at 34, 38, and 65 Rhodes Street. The authorities have apologized for any inconvenience.Visit here for more details.

A total of 52 police departments in Massachusetts were awarded money to implement or expand body-worn cameras.

Here's where you can find it.

Uncover the chilling details as Providence police identify the suspect behind a horrifying machete attack. The victim, a woman, was brutally struck in the face. Stay informed with WPRI's comprehensive coverage of this shocking incident.

Tune in for an important update from Governor Kathy Hochul on the rescue of Charlotte Sena. Get firsthand information from the New York State Police Troop G about this high-profile case. Don't miss this crucial briefing.

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts residents who have been freed after a wrongful conviction are pressing lawmakers to overhaul what they describe as the state’s inadequate laws addressing compensation for those who have been unjustly imprisoned. The bills would take a series of steps including lifting the state’s $1...

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield Police Department announced that a Rhode Island man is facing charges after he was caught allegedly dealing drugs from a local motel on Monday. According to police, 59-year-old Michael Robinson with felony possession with intent to deliver and three counts of possession of...

Gillette Stadium just got lit. With all the renovations, upcoming projects, and new installations throughout the Gillette compound, this one attraction stands tall and proud. The Gillette Stadium Lighthouse has been upgraded to an iconic landmark in Foxboro, outshining and overshadowing every other "lighthouse" in the country. Standing 22 stories...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A man who was convicted last week of killing his grandmother to rob her for money to buy heroin is set to be sentenced Tuesday. Raymond Paiva, 30, will be sentenced in Providence Superior Court. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office said he pleaded guilty...

Mums are a popular flower during the spring but the fall is also a perfect time to plant them.

A shocking incident unfolds in Watertown, Connecticut as a 14-year-old lands in critical condition. The unfortunate event occurred when the teenager accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Stay tuned for more details on this developing story.

The University of Connecticut eliminated its program that monitored off-campus student behavior this summer due to budget cuts. This left Mansfield residents to deal with the “mayhem” of student parties without help from UConn administrators, according to member of the Town/University Relations Committee, Dale Rose. Over the summer,...

Explore the latest proposal to raise Massachusetts' minimum wage to $20, following the recent implementation of a $15 rate. Delve into the arguments and implications of this potential change, as advocates push for further wage increases in the state.

The state police featured a playing card on social media with the unsolved case of a Roxbury victim.