A young girl in Massachusetts is recovering from acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE), a rare and serious complication linked to the flu that can cause brain damage or death. Her family shared their story to raise awareness amid rising flu cases and deaths in the region, emphasizing the importance of vaccination and prompt medical care for severe symptoms.
Market Basket is ranked as America's second-best grocery store chain for the second consecutive year, praised for its customer trust and human connection, despite ongoing family disputes at the company. The ranking highlights its focus on saving customers money and its unique in-store experience without self-checkout aisles, with other top Massachusetts stores also recognized. The ranking underscores the importance of trust and value in the current economic climate.
The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced public listening sessions in Massachusetts to gather input on expanding hunting opportunities, including Sunday hunting, crossbow use, and setback distances, aiming to balance wildlife management, public health, and outdoor traditions.
A Massachusetts restaurant closed after staff contracted the flu amid a statewide spike in cases, with flu activity reaching high levels across 45 states. Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, as only one-third of residents have received the flu shot this season, and warn that the flu season remains unpredictable with serious cases and fatalities, especially among children.
Claudio Valente, motivated by a 20-year grudge, carried out a deadly shooting at Brown University and later murdered MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, recording videos that revealed his long-standing planning and lack of remorse; he died by suicide before being apprehended, and the investigation into his motives continues.
Massachusetts is experiencing an early and intense flu season due to low vaccination rates and a rapidly spreading influenza A strain, leading to high cases, hospitalizations, and serious complications in emergency and pediatric units.
Three children have died from the flu in Massachusetts amid a surge in cases and severity, prompting health officials to urge vaccination to prevent further tragedies and alleviate hospital strain.
Massachusetts reports its first flu-related child deaths this season amid rising cases and low vaccination rates, prompting health officials to urge residents to get vaccinated to prevent further severe illness and fatalities.
Massachusetts will experience four storm systems this week bringing a mix of snow, ice, and rain, with the most significant impact from freezing rain Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, followed by two rain events on Friday and Saturday, and a blustery day on Sunday affecting outdoor activities like the Patriots game.
Massachusetts reports its first flu-related child death of the season amid a surge in influenza cases across the state and country, with additional adult deaths also recorded.
The final season of Stranger Things reveals that two characters, Robin and Nancy, now reside in Massachusetts, with Robin at Smith College in Northampton and Nancy working at the Boston Herald, highlighting a surprising Massachusetts connection in the series finale.
A Massachusetts man, Anthony Nunez-Romano, was arraigned for the murder of his mother, Dominga Romano, a Lawrence High School teacher, found dead in their Methuen home. Nunez-Romano, who has a history of delinquent behavior and recent diagnoses of schizophrenia and autism, is also charged with firearm possession. The case has deeply affected the community and family, with Nunez-Romano scheduled for a court hearing in February.
NFL player Stefon Diggs has been charged with felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault following an incident with his private chef, which he denies, claiming the allegations stem from a financial dispute. The case is ongoing with an arraignment scheduled for January 23.
A Massachusetts firefighter, Hugh McEleney, is charged with sending lewd messages and a video to an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old, leading to his arrest and bail conditions that restrict his internet access and contact with minors.
Stefon Diggs, a Patriots wide receiver, denies charges of strangulation and assault stemming from an incident with a personal chef in Dedham, Massachusetts, with legal proceedings scheduled for January 23.