In Massachusetts, be cautious before dyeing a chick, defacing a milk carton or scaring a pigeon, as these acts are all ...

Tensions continued to rise as teacher strikes in three Massachusetts communities slogged through another week.

The states' nicknames draw on everything from their natural landscapes and popular produce to historical facts and landmarks.

“Sturbridge has an amazing location — it’s right in the heart of Massachuetts,” said Monique Joseph, president and CEO of ...