The Winchendon Fire Department said they saw heavy flames coming from the home when they arrived at the scene.

Cannabis dispensaries: Massachusetts regulators don’t identify specific holidays when cannabis dispensaries must close, according to the Cannabis Control Commission. It’s up to the respective cannabis store as to whether they choose to be open or closed on Christmas Eve. Lowell RTA: The Lowell RTA will close at 6 p.m.

BOSTON - Need to buy some last-minute Christmas presents or pick up a few final ingredients at the supermarket for your holiday dinner? Many stores are open in Massachusetts on Tuesday, Christmas Eve,

As it does every year, NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, tracked Santa on his trip around the world on Christmas Eve so children and families could see where he was.