“Strong currents can toss scallops around, causing them to hit rocks or other scallops,” NOAA wrote in a Facebook post. “That can lead to shell damage. As the injury heals, the scallop continues to grow and shell malformations like this begin to appear.”

The trend in the state is consistent with an uptick in several parts of the country, including New York and California.

A Vermont man accused of leading Massachusetts police on a high-speed chase and dragging a state trooper was taken into custody, police said.

It’s easy to understand why President Trump and Republicans point to the Massachusetts congressional map in their push to justify redistricting in Texas and other red states. La

If your local beach is not already closed due to Hurricane Erin, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) states that swimming in the water at these closed beaches poses a threat of illness due to high levels of bacteria.

Dr. Jon Santiago steps down as Massachusetts' veterans secretary, praised for driving key reforms and improvements in veterans services.

There's a new campaign in Massachusetts underway to promote 10 "signature" biking and walking trails in the state.

MIDDLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) – A Massachusetts woman with an active warrant was charged with trafficking methamphetamine.