As one of the original 13 colonies and oldest states in America, Massachusetts is steeped in history. And while many focus on the state's Colonial history, there's another era that made a great impact ...

A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was convicted of raping a student on Dec. 12 following a jury trial in Plymouth County Superior Court in Brockton. Plymouth County ...

A former teacher has been convicted of raping a student, according to officials who praised the victim for her “bravery” to report the sexual abuse and testify. Andre Arsenault, 37, of Marion — an ...

There are a lot of older whiskeys on the market, and overall it’s kind of a mixed bag—some are very good, while others have spent a bit too much time in oak. A new release that happily falls into the ...

The world’s first known lock-and-key system, dating back to 4000 BCE in Mesopotamia, shows how ancient people protected their valuables. Built from wood and pins, this mechanism inspired later Greek ...

Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Lakeville and Carver voters said "no" at the polls Tuesday, Nov. 18, during a multi-town special election, denying a proposed new Old Rochester Regional Vocational ...

On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the voters of Acushnet, Mattapoisett, Lakeville, Rochester and Carver will collectively decide whether or not Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School moves forward ...

A family has been selected to become the homeowners of a Habitat for Humanity build at 762 Washington St. in Franklin, according to a community announcement. The project marks the transformation of a ...

Usually when passenger service on a rail line is discontinued, it never comes back, but there have been some exceptions. One is the MBTA’s South Coast Rail “line,” in the shape of the letter “Y,” ...

Characters from Granville of 1825 will come to life in the town's Old Colony Burying Ground on Oct. 25, reviving the graveyard’s popular tradition of the Historic Ghost Walk. Old Colony is Granville’s ...

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a ...