Fisherman Reels in 1,200-Lb. Fish, Initially Thought To Be Shark, in Massachusetts After 3-Hour Struggle

NEED TO KNOW A 1,260-lb. Atlantic blue marlin was caught in waters off Massachusetts on Aug. 19 after a three-hour struggle The massive billfish, over 11 feet in length, was just 142 lbs. shy of beating the world record The marlin’s body was divided to be …

Arrest warrant issued for Massachusetts woman sought in officer's death

Nation & World News An arrest warrant has been issued for a mental health advocate who remained missing Saturday, more than four days after police in Worcester, Massachusetts found the officer she had been married to dead in their home This screen grab …

New Massachusetts sensors could show where storm surge and high tides push water inland

New monitoring gear is headed to Essex and Ipswich as Massachusetts broadens its approach to tracking coastal flooding, including how storm surge and unusually high tides move water inland. For coastal communities facing growing flood risks, that kind of …

Massachusetts Dark Skies bill clears Senate, seeking dimmer streetlights and lower town energy bills

Too much artificial light can disrupt wildlife and create glare. by Aaron GoldsteinAugust 22, 2026 A "Dark Skies" bill moving through the Massachusetts Legislature could affect both the night sky and help balance local budgets. After winning the …

Massachusetts fishermen land 1,260-pound blue marlin, just short of world record

Two Massachusetts fishermen spent three hours fighting to reel in what they at first thought was a shark, but turned out to be likely the largest Atlantic blue marlins ever caught off the East Coast. Damon Stacco said the day started off with no luck, then …

Arrest warrant issued for wife of off-duty Massachusetts police officer who was found dead in home

Police said Friday they issued an arrest warrant for the still at-large wife of an off-duty Worcester, Massachusetts police officer who was found dead inside a home earlier in the week. Search crews, which included the police and U.S. Marshals service, …

Massachusetts fare-free transit boosts ridership, sparks $5 billion US bill

The Greenfield-based Franklin Regional Transit Authority says going fare-free on fixed bus routes has increased ridership, reduced tense interactions between passengers and drivers, and helped riders save money. As Athol Daily News reported, those are …

Police seek Massachusetts woman in officer's death

Aug. 22, 2026, 2:51 p.m. ET If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic violence or an abusive relationship, call the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) or visit www.thehotline.org. Callers can remain anonymous. …

Common nasal spray ingredient emerges in Massachusetts lab work on aging pathways

A common nasal spray ingredient has turned up in an unexpected corner of aging research. Early lab work suggests oxymetazoline — best known as the active ingredient in Afrin — may influence one biological process associated with aging. Here's what to …

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