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Grocery prices aren't rising as fast anymore, but Americans are still dealing with high prices.

Fed Up with High Prices? Here's Where Things Stand with Inflation

By the numbers, inflation in America continues in the same direction: Easing largely — but still sticky.Data out on Wednesday showed consumer prices last…

The biggest threat the state is currently facing from the lack of precipitation is related wildfires. A wildfire supervisor with the state DEM said there have been 25 fires in the last three weeks, a 10-year record.

Parts of Rhode Island are Experiencing Severe Drought Conditions

The third driest fall on record is also fueling record fires and shrinking the habitat of some species

State Senator Jo Comerford of Northampton addressing supporters of the Northern Tier passenger rail project in Greenfield.

Proponents of Passenger Rail Across Northern Massachusetts Push for Project

Supporters of bringing passenger rail service back between northern Berkshire County and Boston gathered Monday in Greenfield to renew their call for the…

Firefighter Peter Curto soaks the ground at the site of a wildfire in Braintree last Friday.

Wildfires in the Northeast Strain Firefighters

Wildfires have been flaring up across the Northeast for weeks as the region continues to experience unusually dry conditions. And the ongoing situation is…

FILE - Boston Red Sox CEO Larry Lucchino, left, and Chief Operating Officer Sam Kennedy hold the 2013 World Series baseball trophy on the red carpet at the Wang Theatre before a screening of a DVD about the series in Boston, Nov. 23, 2013.

Fans Can Step Up to the Plate for Red Sox CEO’s Memorabilia at Auction

A Boston auction house is going to take bidders out to the ballpark with an online auction of a team executive’s Red Sox memorabilia — including four…

Republican Voter Richard Nassaney poses for a portrait in Warwick, RI on November 20, 2024

Richmond Republicans Contribute to Success of Democrats Supporting Local Issues

The rural town of Richmond typically splits the ballot, with residents voting for Democrats at the top and Republicans at the local level. This year saw that trend reversed, with Donald Trump winning the South County town and local Democrats taking most races at the bottom of the ballot

Mashpee Wampanoag Chief Earl ‘Flying Eagle’ Mills Sr. talks with Gov. Maura Healey at the Mashpee Wampanoag Old Indian Meeting House, Nov. 19, 2024.

Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe Receives State Recognition

Massachusetts Governor visits Mashpee reservation

Data Shows You Can Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

About 40% of dementia cases could be delayed or prevented by addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, according to a Lancet commission report

Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence is one of two community hospitals CharterCARE Health Partners wants to sell to the Centurion Foundation.

Regulators Approve Nonprofit’s Purchase of Two R.I. Hospitals From Private Equity Firm

A CharterCARE spokesperson said the company expects to finalize the sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital to the Centurion Foundation in January 2025

A vintage plush talking Barney is filmed in a Connecticut Public studio.

From a CT Video Rental Store to PBS: How 'Barney & Friends' Became a Kids' TV Phenomenon

New podcast 'Generation Barney' takes a deep dive into the purple dinosaur

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