The Latest Breaking News from Massachusetts

Authorities are raising the alarm about a social media challenge in which people eat extremely spicy chips and attempt to avoid eating or drinking anything for as long as possible

Democratic Gov. Maura Healey is activating members of the Massachusetts National Guard to assist at shelters and hotels as the state struggles with a flood of migrants

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Suspect arrested after undercover detective waited in woods to see whether rock-leaver would emerge on rural road

Federal regulators are proposing a series of rules changes aimed at toughening safety requirements for millions of miles of gas distribution pipelines nationwide following a string of gas explosions in Massachusetts in 2018

The capital of Massachusetts has a reputation for being one of America’s pricest destinations, but there are numerous ways to enjoy a more affordable break, finds Tamara Hinson

The family's former summer estate epitomizes Massachusetts luxury – complete with a heated infinity pool and ocean views

Designed for actress Katherine Cornell, this 'legendary property' has 'no equal' on the Massachusetts island

M.B. v. T.E., decided Aug. 11 by the Appeals Court of Massachusetts (Justices Vickie Henry, Kenneth Desmond & John Englander), reverses a harassment prevention order issued under Mass. General Laws ch. 258E; the factual backstory: In apparent retaliation for T.E.'s cooperation with a Federal drug prosecution, a third party, S.B.,…