The United Way of North Central Massachusetts celebrated its 30th annual Day of Caring on Sept. 19, bringing together more than 650 volunteers to support towns, cities, churches, local nonprofits, schools and community organizations.

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved a bill to establish a pilot program for the regulated therapeutic use of psychedelics. And two committees have separately held hearings to discuss additional psilocybin-related measures.

Attorney General William Tong is showing support for state lawmakers who aim to force Massachusetts to minimize its dumping of untreated sewage into the Connecticut River, but the federal government's oversight of those discharges poses significant obstacles.

A motorcycle crash in Acton, Massachusetts early Wednesday morning killed two people, the Middlesex County District Attorney's office said.

About a third of elementary and middle school students are proficient in English, while nearly 7 in 10 are not doing math at grade level.

Would you call them traitors? Or pros? Two Massachusetts natives are expected to play key roles for the Yankees in Game 3 against the Red Sox.

Donald Bossi, a Massachusetts State Police lieutenant who was hit by a stolen motorcycle in Revere more than three months ago, is now resting at home after being released from a rehabilitation facility.

Michael Minogue, a major donor to federal conservatives, announced a campaign for Massachusetts governor Wednesday morning after months of speculation over whether the South Hamilton resident