Kurt Russell visits Massachusetts site of ancestor’s Revolutionary War death

Renowned American actor Kurt Russell spent part of his Fourth of July visiting the Arlington house where his eighth great-grandfather was butchered to death by British soldiers in a bloody battle that kicked off the Revolutionary War in 1775. Russell, a 74 …

Massachusetts Sells The Worst Cheese Brand In America

For many Massachusetts residents, cheese is an essential kitchen item, and cheese will be a big part of many picnics and cookouts this summer. Whether it's a topping on grilled hamburgers, part of kids' snacks, or featured in wine tastings, cheese …

Massachusetts Pirates blow out Iowa Barnstormers in Lowell, 54-31

The Massachusetts Pirates figured to have an easy night against the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday during Indoor Football League action. And that’s exactly what happened. The Pirates scored on their second play and never looked back en route to a 54-31 romp …

Massachusetts pizza chef recognized among world's best

Massachusetts chef Juan Gabriel Perez has again made the list of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world.Perez, who runs Posto in Somerville, has been making pizzas for nearly 15 years. Perez was honored with the No. 54 spot on a list of the top 100 pizza …

5 fun things to do in Massachusetts weekend of July 4-6

Video: Fantastic 4th of July conditions for Massachusetts

Video: Fantastic 4th of July conditions for Massachusetts HAPPENING NOW. 61 IN WORCESTER, 66 IN BOSTON. THERE WERE SOME STORMS YESTERDAY THAT NOT ONLY PUT OUT THE LIGHTNING, WE HAD WIND DAMAGE AND QUITE A BIT OF RAIN OVER AN INCH OF IT. IN NEW BEDFORD WE …

Howie Carr: After second Karen Read trial, everyone sees the cop corruption in Massachusetts

It’s gotten at least a little more difficult to be a corrupt cop in Massachusetts these days. That’s the takeaway from the second failed Karen Read frame-up in Dedham. Suddenly, everyone is noticing just how corrupt the criminal justice system is here in …

What will Massachusetts do to celebrate America's 250th birthday?

Massachusetts knows how to celebrate when it comes to the Fourth of July – the Boston Pops, Harborfest fireworks, and annual historic reenactments. And with the nation turning 250 next year, the Bay State is set to ramp up the excitement leading up to July …

Massachusetts officer shoots off-duty colleague while serving her restraining order

By Grace Zokovitch, Rick Sobey Boston Herald NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — An off-duty North Andover cop was shot by a fellow officer during an armed incident while she was being served a restraining order Monday evening. “We’re all looking for answers,” Essex …

Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents lose power after thunderstorms

BOSTON — Tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents lost power after thunderstorms moved through the region on Thursday night. As of 9:30 p.m. Thursday, 48,836 residents were without power in the Bay State, according to the Massachusetts Emergency …