Paulhus has spent the last 39 years fighting to get fluoride removed from Newburyport's drinking water. She writes letters to local newspapers, speaks up at community meetings, and personally, uses non-fluoridated dental products because she believes fluoride is poison.

After snow fell across Massachusetts overnight, some school districts canceled classes or delayed the start of school on Tuesday.

Federal aid is a major source of revenue for states. According to Pew Charitable Trusts, federal grants represented 36.4% of total revenue for state governments in fiscal year 2022.

As the bird flu continues to spread in the U.S., Massachusetts farmers must protect their flocks. But due to the recent rise in the disease, growing and raising their own food on property is a tradition that may have to be put on hold.

BOSTON - An educational assessment known as "the Nation's Report Card " has Massachusetts students scoring higher than their peers on math and reading tests given to fourth and eighth graders nationwide in 2024. But a closer look at the data shows concerning trends in the state and across the country when it comes to post-pandemic learning.

Many areas saw just a light dusting of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday, while part of Franklin County was hit with six inches.

The National Weather Service issued an updated snow squall warning at 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 2 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcester counties.

Several school districts have closed or delayed opening on Wednesday, January 29 due to the overnight snow slowing the morning commute.

Bird flu appears to be widespread in Massachusetts, state health and environmental officials said Wednesday.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Some places in western Massachusetts saw around four inches of snow overnight. A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of western Massachusetts until 10PM for wind gusts that could reach 50mph.

Some of Massachusetts saw several inches of snow overnight, contributing to a slippery morning, while others saw very little accumulation.

Mitchell, who died in 2022, bequeathed $50 million to the day and boarding school, Northfield Mount Hermon announced Thursday. It’s the largest donation in the school’s 146-year history.