On Saturday, legendary American singer-songwriter and Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir died at the age of 78 after a struggle with cancer and underlying health issues. Weir's musical career began in 1963 when he was just 16, and over the next 60 years, he spent as much time as possible on stage. A cosmic cowboy, a die hard jazz fan, an interpreter of the folk song book, and above all else, a storyteller, Weir reflected every facet of the American musical experience.

House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy, a Republican, says there is consensus that education reform is the top priority.

As the legislative session began this week some entryways to the State House were closed, bags were checked and people had to pass through a metal detector.

A team of lawyers say they have secured a massive settlement for a child victim's family, following a sex abuse case involving a former Springfield, Mass. teacher and a middle school student.It was one of two settlement sums announced this week — both the result of apparent systemic failures on the part of the school district.

More details are emerging from an incident in Hinsdale, Massachusetts, Wednesday morning that left a 27-year-old New York man dead and sent two police officers to the hospital with gunshot wounds. A warning to listeners: this conversation contains descriptions of violence.

State Treasurer Michael Pieciak is asking the legislature to pass a measure that could lead to lower prescription costs

On Saturday, a ceremony on the border of New York and Massachusetts will commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of the Revolutionary War’s most impressive feats.

As the second half of the biennium begins this week, Vermont legislators are outlining their priorities for the session.

A company that formulates pharmaceuticals in a sterile environment is spending almost $30 million to expand its headquarters in Lee, Massachusetts.

Sworn in for another term, the mayor of one of the biggest cities in western Massachusetts says keeping things affordable as well as supporting new developments are priorities in 2026.