Inc. magazine’s 2025 list of the fastest-growing companies includes 17 Central Massachusetts businesses, with a Worcester-based company leading the local pack with its first-ever appearance on the ...

The former attorney general, a staunch supporter of fair redistricting, acknowledged Democrats need to fight fire with fire.

In this Asking Eric column, one parent struggles with invasive questions about her disabled son, while another reader sets boundaries with an abusive, dementia-stricken mother.

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is opening a new Massachusetts location on Thursday, July 31. Here's how you can get a $1 scoop.

Life & Culture Asking Eric: I feel like my sister lied to me as she settled dad’s estate, divided up the money Published: Jul. 30, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Dear Eric: Less than a year ago, this granddaughter bought a T-shirt that said, "I love my boyfriend." She had dated boys from the time she was about 12. I am just wondering if she is really ...

Investigators believe a gas leak is what caused the explosion at a campground, which left two women with fatal burn injuries.

Asking Eric: Every month, it’s the same drill with our irresponsible friend I don’t think we should enable this behavior anymore ...

Advice Asking Eric: Is it enabling to keep reminding my unreliable friend about monthly plans? Published: Jul. 29, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

The Massachusetts State Senate will vote on a bill this week which would limit the use of cell phones in all public schools.

Asking Eric: Hearing loss struggles strain friendship Asking Eric: Feeling replaced by granddaughter-in-law’s new grandmother Asking Eric: Decades-old friend feeling like an afterthought ...

DEAR ERIC: I have two friends who can’t hear very well. One of them had hearing aids but returned them. The other one has them but won’t wear them. They frequently talk over each other and ...