The white star represents Massachusetts as one of the original thirteen states. Around the shield is a blue ribbon with the motto: "By the Sword We Seek Peace, but Peace Only Under Liberty". Above the shield is a arm and sword, representing the first part of the motto. read more
June 7, 2018 - Theodore Coleman of North Chelmsford matched none of the winning numbers in a Massachusetts State Lottery “All or Nothing” game drawing that took place on Saturday, June 2, 2018, winning the game’s top prize of $100,002. read more
Massachusetts (/ ˌ m æ s ə ˈ tʃ uː s ɪ t s / ( listen), /-z ɪ t s /), officially known as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. read more