State Rep. Todd M. Smola, R-Palmer, and state Sen. Michael Moore, D-Millbury, have been named Legislators of the Year by the Massachusetts Police Association.

The Artisan Kitchen wholesale bakery in Rochester is the subject of the Friday, Nov.

Rhode Island's Citizen's Bank, a major regional player and the second-largest retail bank in Massachusetts, is not on the list of assets parent company Royal Bank of Scotland will be forced to sell as a condition for receiving more money from the British government.

Gov. Deval L. Patrick yesterday vowed not to cut local aid or Chapter 70 school aid, but local officials say cities and towns will still feel the effects of the governor's midyear budget cuts.

All times for Saturday, Oct. 31 * Southbridge - Horribles Parade from Wells Middle School to the Town Common 5-5:30 p.m.; Trick-or-Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Sturbridge - Trick-or-Treat 5-7 p.m.; Horribles Parade from Town Hall to Town Common at 7 p.m. * Charlton - 5:30-7:30 p.m. * Brimfield - 4-7 p.m. * Wales - 4-7 p.m. Snowbird manatee flies to balmy ...

From wood smoke to ranges, dry sinks to suites of matching appliances, the evolution of a room can be seen in seven historic New England kitchens.

There is a chance for some light snow in western Hampden County and southern Berkshire County Thursday night.

How can Massachusetts policy makers promote and build a high-wage economy if they can't name the state's most important industry? Since the 19th century, Massachusetts has been a world leader in a technology that today powers many of the world's most promising products.

It will be interesting to see how the Massachusetts press will spin a Jack Robinson victory if he defeats unpopular incumbent Stephen Lynch on November 7. ... Ed.

A 45-year-old man is dead after crashing his motorcycle in Monson. Police say Joseph Keifer of Wales was traveling north on Moulton Hill Road when he entered a slight curve and lost control.

Monson and state police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash early Monday morning in the area of 62 Moulton Hill Road that killed a Wales man.

Pilot Mark Horan was flying his 1940 J-FA cub cruiser over Wales and Holland just after 6:00 p.m. Thursday, when the engine gave out.

A pilot experiencing mechanical problems landed his 1940 J-58 Piper Cub plane in a "controlled crash" in a field off Union Road here on Thursday night, according to state police.

Some Tantasqua Regional School Committee members were dismayed to find a letter from Superintendent Daniel G. Durgin in their mailboxes on Friday, alerting them to a study being conducted to assess the financial logistics of consolidating the Union 61 schools with the Tantasqua Regional School District.

Some Tantasqua Regional School Committee members were dismayed to find a letter from Superintendent Daniel G. Durgin in their mailboxes on Friday, alerting them to a study being conducted to assess the financial logistics of consolidating the Union 61 schools with the Tantasqua Regional School District.