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Hurricane Isaias has been upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane.

Addison Green explains how the first hurricane of the Atlantic season will impact New England, potentially bringing rain to the region Sunday into Monday.
October 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Remember the shipwreck that washed up on the south shore of Nantucket during the nor’easter? Some experts initially thought the fragments were part of the 1884 cargo ship the Warren Sawyer. Turns out, they were wrong.
October 9, 2026 at 1:18 PM
New England will see lots of sun this holiday weekend until Sunday night when the remnants of Hurricane Isaias could bring rain to the region.

Meteorologist Addison Green has your weekend weather update.
October 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
New England Revolution players sported superhero costumes as they visited Boston Children’s Hospital, bringing smiles and Halloween cheer to young patients.
October 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan identified 22-year-old Ryan Hanafin as a person of interest in connection to the death of his mother, 49-year-old Andria Hanafin.

Andria was found dead by her husband, Matthew Hanafin, just after 12:30 a.m. Thursday.
October 8, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Pollster Andrew Smith from the University of New Hampshire believes the results of two of New England's key senate races — Maine and New Hampshire — could ultimately be shaped by President Trump.
October 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The Lawrence City Council last night opted not to take a vote of no-confidence against mayor Brian DePeña who is facing more than 20 federal and state criminal charges. Prosecutors claim DePeña used COVID relief loans for his tire business to pay personal taxes, campaign expenses and mortgage costs.
October 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
It’s leaf peeping season in New England, and one of the most popular places to view the changing colors is the White Mountains of New Hampshire.
October 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Beth Steele went to a Patriots-Bengals game in 2013 and noticed the players wearing pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.
October 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Acton teen Arjun Aravind pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Middlesex Superior Court to charges in the deaths of his mother and brother.
October 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Worcester City Councilor At-Large Gary Rosen is requesting a report from the city's law department on what, if anything, the city can do if Amazon's proposed drone delivery becomes reality.
October 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Masters Academy International is a brand new boarding school in Stow, Massachusetts created specifically for elite student-athletes.

The Academy promises a curriculum that blends academics, athletic training, and mental health coaching for middle school, high school, and post graduate students.
October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Gov. Maura Healey announced more details today on the Winter Energy Relief program ahead of the winter season as gas prices continue to be very high for residents.
October 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The Museum of Worcester is welcoming guests to its new Harvey Ball Smiley Gallery, starting today in honor of World Smile Day!

Worcester's own Harvey Ball created the iconic smiley face in 1963.
October 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Salem, Massachusetts hosted its 29th annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade on Thursday.

This year's theme: "Old-School Halloween," celebrating the Witch City's 400th anniversary.
October 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM
A water main break is causing delays in downtown Boston this morning. Summer and Purchase Streets are blocked off due to flooding. The Water and Sewer Commission says repairs and cleanup will likely take most of today and into tomorrow to complete. Train service is not impacted.
October 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Boston-based online sportsbook and casino DraftKings is facing a newly filed federal class-action lawsuit in Massachusetts.
October 2, 2026 at 2:19 PM
In Chicopee, MA ten school buses are equipped with AI-powered cameras to look for motorists failing to stop for flashing red lights. Spectrum News spoke with Chicopee Police Public Information Officer Travis Odiorne on the first month the program has been in effect.
October 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM
A new federal document shows Boston Dynamics robot dogs could soon be joining ICE.

The contract calls for up to five robot dogs which will be redesigned by the Connecticut based company Radeco. Each robot will be equipped with a robotic arm, a thermal camera and hazard sensors.
October 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Judy Hinchey was denied a license to keep Clover, her miniature horse, in her Auburndale backyard. Newton's Health and Human Services Department cited city regulations requiring that large animals such as horses, cattle, and donkeys have their manure stored at least 100 feet from other lot lines.
October 1, 2026 at 2:49 PM
On Wednesday, the Massachusetts attorney general’s office released a sweeping report detailing its investigation into clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic dioceses of Springfield, Worcester and Fall River.
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Cohasset native and New York Yankees star Ben Rice reacts to his team’s 9-0 Wild Card win over the Boston Red Sox.

Rice tallied six RBIs behind two home runs, including a grand slam in the bottom of the eighth inning.

The two teams meet for Game 2 on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
September 30, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Lindsay Clancy returned to Plymouth Superior Court Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding several issues related to her recent mistrial. The hearing concluded with no retrial date set. Trial attorney and crisis specialist Greg Henning told @mattreednews.bsky.social his takeaways from the hearing.
September 29, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Lindsay Clancy returned to Plymouth Superior Court on Tuesday morning for a hearing regarding several issues related to her recent mistrial. For the first time, Clancy’s lawyer Kevin Reddington argued there was not enough evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to prove Clancy killed her three children.
September 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Two of the New York Yankees’ biggest stars happen to be Massachusetts natives.

Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler will face their hometown team, the Boston Red Sox, in the AL Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs. Game 1 is Tuesday at 8 p.m.
September 29, 2026 at 2:51 PM