Rick Sobey

After dangerous extreme cold temperatures swept into Massachusetts to start the weekend, the region saw a dramatic swing on Sunday as temps climbed by a whopping 60 degrees in only a 36-hour timeframe.

After extreme cold, Massachusetts temps rise 60 degrees: ‘Well above-normal this week after record-breaking low’

February 5, 2023 at 5:41 p.m.

After dangerous extreme cold temperatures swept into Massachusetts to start the weekend, the region saw a dramatic swing on Sunday as temps climbed by a whopping 60 degrees in only...

The average gas price in Massachusetts this week is down 6 cents from last week ($3.43), now averaging $3.37 per gallon, according to AAA. Tuesday's price was 39 cents lower than a month ago ($3.76), and 1 cent lower than last Dec. 27 ($3.38).

Gas prices in Massachusetts keep dropping: ‘I’ve been buying under $3 a gallon’

December 27, 2022 at 6:52 p.m.

The average gas price in Massachusetts this week is down 6 cents from last week ($3.43), now averaging $3.37 per gallon, according to AAA. Tuesday's price was 39 cents lower...

Police continue to investigate the Brandeis University fatal bus crash that may have led to life-threatening injuries for another passenger, officials said on Monday as students gathered for a campus vigil.

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Brandeis fatal bus crash: Another passenger may have sustained life-threatening injuries, vigil held at university

November 21, 2022 at 5:47 p.m.

Police continue to investigate the Brandeis University fatal bus crash that may have led to life-threatening injuries for another passenger, officials said on Monday as students gathered for a campus...

Thanksgiving and the busy travel days leading up to the holiday should be quite pleasant and dry across Massachusetts before a possible coastal storm on Black Friday could bring rain, gusty winds and flooding around the region.

Boston weather for Thanksgiving week: ‘Fairly nice and sunny’ before possible coastal storm on Black Friday

November 20, 2022 at 4:33 p.m.

Thanksgiving and the busy travel days leading up to the holiday should be quite pleasant and dry across Massachusetts before a possible coastal storm on Black Friday could bring rain,...

The Brandeis University community is in mourning and "shock" after a student was killed in a bus crash that also injured 26 other students and the driver, who was behind the wheel as the shuttle slammed into a tree Saturday night.

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Brandeis University ‘cherished’ student killed in bus crash, community ‘in shock’ as police investigate shuttle wreck

November 20, 2022 at 3:12 p.m.

The Brandeis University community is in mourning and "shock" after a student was killed in a bus crash that also injured 26 other students and the driver, who was behind...

As energy price hikes loom this winter, State House lawmakers are calling on the Department of Public Utilities to "act" and "protect Massachusetts residents from these drastic rate increases."

Massachusetts winter energy price hikes: Legislators call on DPU to ‘protect Massachusetts residents from these drastic rate increases’

October 17, 2022 at 6:57 p.m.

As energy price hikes loom this winter, State House lawmakers are calling on the Department of Public Utilities to "act" and "protect Massachusetts residents from these drastic rate increases."

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After extreme cold, Massachusetts temps rise 60 degrees: ‘Well above-normal this week after record-breaking low’

Gas prices in Massachusetts keep dropping: ‘I’ve been buying under $3 a gallon’

Crime and Public Safety |
Brandeis fatal bus crash: Another passenger may have sustained life-threatening injuries, vigil held at university

Boston weather for Thanksgiving week: ‘Fairly nice and sunny’ before possible coastal storm on Black Friday

Crime and Public Safety |
Brandeis University ‘cherished’ student killed in bus crash, community ‘in shock’ as police investigate shuttle wreck

Massachusetts winter energy price hikes: Legislators call on DPU to ‘protect Massachusetts residents from these drastic rate increases’

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