Trails & Sails Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, center, presents a citation from Gov. Maura Healey to Essex National Heritage Area. From left, Cheri Grishin, Director of Operations, Lt. Gov. Driscoll, CEO Annie Harris. (Photo Courtesy Essex National Heritage Area) SALEM…

New fare pilots simplify travel, lower costs and expand access for riders across Massachusetts BELMONT – Governor Healey today announced a series of new MBTA pilot programs designed to make public transportation more affordable, flexible and easier to use. Beginning this fall, the MBTA…

Two Found Deceased in Lawrence July 26, 2026 At approximately 12:08 a.m. this morning, the Lawrence Police Department responded to a 911 call in the area of 10 Willow Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 41-year-old female with apparent trauma.…

New designs showcase safer travel, improved pedestrian and bicycle access, and continued progress on replacing the aging Cape Cod bridge BOURNE — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today unveiled new design renderings of the replacement Sagamore Bridge, giving residents, businesses and visitors a detailed look at the…

LAWRENCE, Mass. – July 23, 2026 – The Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker confirms that two unrelated deaths that occurred in Lawrence today are under investigation. Early this morning, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to Tucker’s…

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on imports from more than 80 countries: “Even after the Supreme Court told President Trump that his previous tariffs were illegal, he’s still choosing…