Bird flu is now believed to be widespread in Massachusetts and is likely present even in places where there has not been a confirmed positive, state environmental and health officials said Wednesday.

Georgia is the nation's largest poultry producing state. Last week, bird flu was found for the first time in a commercial poultry plant in the state.

Cicadas will be returning in 2025, and this time there will be a brood in Massachusetts. "In 2025, 17-year periodical cicadas, also known as Brood XIV, will emerge in parts of the United States," The Nature Conservancy states on its website.

Meanwhile, by the end of May, Greif will permanently close its containerboard and URB mill in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The company says a combination of high operating costs and need for “significant capital investment” were the determining factors in the decision to shut the mill.

A student of Cedarville University, which is located northeast of Cincinnati — in Greene County, Ohio, has been identified by the school as one of the victims of the crash, according to HTV station WLWT in Cincinnati. In a prepared statement, the university said one of its students, Grace Maxwell, was among the victims.

The Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs will go head to head for the 59th annual Super Bowl national championship title on Feb. 9.

The progression of the species-jumping disease has been unprecedented, including the first-ever U.S. cases of infections in dairy cattle and heightened pandemic risks.

Big Cat Country! Let’s look at some of this week’s Jacksonville Jaguars highlights, hype, and more from the artist formerly known as Twitter. Jags legend Fred Taylor and Travis Etienne celebrated birthdays: Ross Matiscik,

The Gophers football program extended a scholarship offer to 2027 Ohio tight end and edge rusher Jaylen Mercer on Wednesday, Mercer said in a social media post. The Gophers already have plenty of competition in their pursuit of Mercer.

The night featured a clutch 3-pointer from Bishop Feehan’s Maddy Steel, a big shutout by BC High’s Drew Karlovitz, a 16th-straight Boston City League swim title for Latin Academy, a flag-staking win from the Holland (formerly Burke) boys’ basketball team,

Stove exhibit opening in Attleboro

A New England-based convenience store chain, Nouria Energy Retail Inc., recently acquired Enmarket, expanding into the Southeastern US. Committing to smooth transition and customer experience improvements.