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Environment
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Most of Mass. now in 'significant' drought, raising wildfire concerns

Much of Massachusetts has moved into significant drought, with several regions upgraded and increased wildfire risk due to below-normal summer rainfall.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Tornado confirmed in Mass. town as powerful storm sweeps over region

A radar-confirmed tornado touched down near Worcester (Holden), causing damage amid severe thunderstorms and widespread tornado/severe thunderstorm watches across much of Massachusetts.
#rent-control
Real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Report: Greater Boston has two of the three 'safest and richest' towns in the U.S.

Lexington and Winchester rank among the nation's top three safest and wealthiest towns; eight other Massachusetts communities appear in the national top 50.
Business
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

These are the Claire's stores closing in Mass.

Claire's filed Chapter 11 and will close 291 stores nationwide, keep 830 open, and close six of its 17 Massachusetts locations.
#west-nile-virus
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Official State Beverage Of Massachusetts Is A Tart And Refreshing Drink - Tasting Table

Cranberry juice is Massachusetts' official beverage, supported by extensive state cranberry production, historic consumption, and major brands like Ocean Spray.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

The state asked the public for new flag ideas. The public didn't disappoint.

Massachusetts received over 1,000 public submissions for a new state flag, seal, and motto and narrowed selections for public review.
#beach-closures
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Report: Mass. is now the most expensive state for a family to live comfortably

SmartAsset found that Massachusetts is the most expensive state for a family of four to live comfortably. A Massachusetts family's income needs to be $313,747 to live comfortably, SmartAsset reported. Last year, a four-person household needed an income of $301,184 to do so. Meanwhile, the most expensive state for a single person to live comfortable is Hawaii with a $124,467 salary needed. For single individuals, Massachusetts is a close second with a yearly income of $120,141 needed.
US news
US politics
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Galvin rejects Trump's pledge to eliminate mail-in voting

President Trump's pledge to eliminate mail-in voting lacks evidence and would not withstand legal challenge in Massachusetts.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. firefighter convicted of raping teen girl

A Massachusetts firefighter was convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl, facing six counts of child rape.
#remote-work
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. ballot question proposals could end recreational marijuana sales

Two petitions aim to repeal parts of Massachusetts's marijuana laws concerning recreational sale and use.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

State commission outlines plan to combat antisemitism in K-12 schools

A state commission in Massachusetts is implementing measures to reduce antisemitism in K-12 schools, highlighting significant increases in incidents.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Rideshare drivers will soon get their share of $175 million in restitution

Massachusetts drivers for Uber and Lyft will soon receive $175 million in restitution following a settlement agreement.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Gov. Healey signs 'strongest law in America' protecting gender-affirming care

The act will prevent sensitive data, including the practising doctor's name, from being disclosed. The law will prohibit Massachusetts-based authorities from working with federal and out-of-state healthcare investigations, including abortions.
LGBT
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

DiZoglio compares Mass. legislature to an 'authoritarian regime' for ducking audit

"We talk about authoritarian regimes in DC. What about here on Beacon Hill? There is an authoritarian regime in the legislature on Beacon Hill right now," she said.
US politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Massachusetts lesbian Gov. Maura Healey signs abortion and gender-affirming care shield law

Massachusetts strengthens protections for reproductive healthcare through the Shield Act 2.0, ensuring access to abortion and gender-affirming care.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha's Vineyard

Powassan virus is increasingly concerning due to severe health risks from tick bites, with cases rising in Massachusetts.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Study: Nearly 50 Mass. beaches repeatedly reached dangerous fecal bacteria levels last year

"Even as Massachusetts residents are back to enjoying the fresh sea breeze and splash of waves at the beach, pollution is still plaguing too many of the places where we swim. Now is the time to fix our water infrastructure and stop the flow of nasty bacteria and pollution to our beaches," said John Rumpler, clean water director for Environment Massachusetts.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Healey approves raise for bar advocates, but work stoppage continues

A controversial pay raise for court-appointed defense lawyers aims to address their work stoppage, but advocates deem it insufficient for adequate representation.
#water-monitor-lizard
#sales-tax-holiday
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Problem gambling on the rise in Massachusetts, new report warns

Monthly gamblers in Massachusetts report increased sports betting involvement and a rise in gambling-related harms.
#murder
Cannabis
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Cannabis company shuttering Milford facility, to lay off 150+ employees

AYR Wellness will lay off over 150 employees in Milford, Massachusetts, due to its restructuring plans.
US politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Legislators propose pay raise for bar advocates to end work stoppage

Lawmakers propose $10 hourly wage increases for court-appointed defense lawyers to resolve work stoppage and dismiss charges against over 120 defendants.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Nearly all Mass. fire departments fall below reach national staffing standard, union says

“Firefighters do a great job with whatever staffing they have, but we saw in Fall River what can happen when you're not adequately staffed to standards.”
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

'It makes you physically gag': Rare, 24-hour 'corpse flower' likely to bloom in Mass. this weekend

A rare corpse flower is blooming in Massachusetts, producing a smell akin to decaying flesh for 24 hours.
#legal-representation
fromABA Journal
2 months ago
US politics

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state

fromABA Journal
2 months ago
US politics

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state

Public health
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mosquitos in central Mass. town test positive for EEE

Eastern equine encephalitis has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here's what meteorologists are saying about the possible record-breaking heat to end the week

Heat advisory issued for Massachusetts due to potential record-breaking temperatures reaching into the upper 90s with feels like temps over 100.
Education
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. has the best school systems in America, according to WalletHub study

Massachusetts ranked as the best public school system in the U.S. according to WalletHub's 2025 list.
#fire-incident
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River

fromFortune
1 month ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

After deadly fire, Healey pledges over $1 million to boost emergency staffing in Fall River

fromFortune
1 month ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston is the worst city in the U.S. for auto collisions, Allstate reports

People in Massachusetts didn't get termed 'Massholes' for no reason. They tend to follow closely; they tend to run through yellow lights.
Boston
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. launches effort to improve safety at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire

Massachusetts is implementing a safety initiative for assisted living facilities following a deadly fire that claimed ten lives.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

A Mass. man mistakenly bought an identical ticket for the same Powerball drawing. They each won $1 million.

Paul Corcoran, of Fitchburg, purchased the second lottery ticket for the July 9 drawing, thinking all the drawings for his first ticket had already passed.
Miscellaneous
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. man gets more than a year in jail on dogfighting charges

John D. Murphy received a one-year sentence for federal dogfighting in Massachusetts.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. man, 24, facing dozens of child rape, pornography charges

Luis Lema-Pomavilla, 24, of Medway, faces numerous charges including 11 counts of child rape, statutory rape, and manufacturing of child pornography involving three young girls.
US politics
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility ranged in age from 61 to 86

Nine people died in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, with inadequate staff response cited as a contributing factor.
Boston
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Massachusetts Overhauls Broker Fee Rules-and It Could Save Renters Big

Massachusetts will outlaw broker fees unless renters hire a broker, effective August 1.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Best ice cream in Greater Boston, according to chefs and bartenders

Cabot's Ice Cream & Restaurant is a beloved family destination in Massachusetts known for its friendly service and delicious offerings.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

62.3% of Homeowners in Massachusetts Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell

More than 60% of homeowners in Massachusetts could face a hidden home equity tax due to outdated federal capital gains rules that remain unchanged for decades.
Real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Photos & videos: Flash flooding impacts morning commute on I-93, other Mass. roadways

Heavy rainfall caused significant flooding on I-93 and other roadways in Massachusetts on Thursday morning, resulting in temporary lane closures that impacted the morning commute.
Miscellaneous
#law-enforcement
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Defendants without attorneys begin to be released as work stoppage continues

Defense attorneys across Massachusetts are enacting a work stoppage to protest low wages. As a result, dozens of defendants are being released without legal representation.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Man dies on plane preparing to land at Logan

Officials reported that a man on a JetBlue flight died following a medical emergency as the plane was descending into Logan International Airport.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

With downpours predicted Tuesday, several Mass. counties under flood watch

Flash flooding could impact parts of south central and southeastern Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, according to Boston meteorologists. A flood watch is in effect from 2 PM Tuesday to 2 AM Wednesday for Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Hampden, Plymouth, Barnstable, and parts of southern Worcester County.
Miscellaneous
Education
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Trump administration withholding $108 million from Mass. schools, Healey says

The Department of Education is withholding $108 million in appropriated education funding for Massachusetts, negatively impacting schools and communities.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'A sigh of relief': State forms group to tackle crumbling foundations

"This has been a sigh of relief for the homeowners," said Sen. Peter Durant, representing the Worcester and Hampshire districts.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Woman dies in Brookline police custody

A 40-year-old woman died in police custody at Brookline Police Department after being found breathing but unresponsive.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Massachusetts advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state

Massachusetts has the lowest rate of uninsurance in the U.S. at over 98% coverage.
Canada news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

8 injured after 'multiple explosions' during fireworks set-up in Mashpee

Multiple explosions injured eight people at New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee during setup for a Fourth of July fireworks display.
Agriculture
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'An amazing sight to see': Video shows bear swimming with 2 cubs on its back in Mass. reservoir

A bear was filmed swimming with her two cubs across Quabbin Reservoir in Massachusetts.
Canada news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. to ban forced broker fees 'in coming days,' Healey says

Tenants in Massachusetts will no longer have to pay broker's fees, allowing for fewer financial barriers when moving.
Cannabis
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Taking the measure of legal pot - Harvard Gazette

Cannabis legalization has resulted in significant state revenue but public health concerns have escalated, particularly regarding cannabis use disorders.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Global Partners is pressing the state to reverse deal over MassDOT service plazas

Waltham-based Global Partners argues this will cost taxpayers millions and keep operations out of local hands. Irish-based petrol retailer Applegreen stands in their way, touting its readiness and willingness to transform the service plazas.
Canada news
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Iran conflict, holiday travel impacting Mass. gas prices

Massachusetts gas prices experienced a recent increase, influenced by international conflicts and upcoming travel.
Drivers are advised not to panic about current gas price fluctuations.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Record-high temperatures leave thousands of Mass. customers without power

Tuesday's record high temperatures peaked at over 100°F in Boston, marking it as both the hottest day recorded in June and the fourth warmest day overall.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

After Minnesota murders, Mass. lawmaker wants to remove candidates' home addresses from ballots

"We don't have drivers, we don't have security details. There's a misnomer in the public that we're isolated. We go to the grocery store, we go to Home Depot, we go to big box stores. People see us. We're not in an ivory tower."
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Chick-fil-A has a flock of new restaurants planned for Mass.

Chick-fil-A is committed to creating jobs, serving delicious food with care, and making a positive impact on local communities as it expands in Massachusetts.
Boston food
Boston food
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Rape-accused firefighter Terence Crosbie 'devastated' he can't return to Dublin

Terence Crosbie must remain in Massachusetts under GPS monitoring due to a mistrial in his rape case.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Could there be a statewide cell phone ban in Mass. schools by fall?

Massachusetts may enact a cell phone ban in schools by September 2023 to enhance focus and reduce distractions.
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
2 months ago

Mass. Unemployment Rate Inches Up Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Massachusetts' unemployment rate rose to 17.4% in June 2025, marking the highest rate in the nation, still above the national average of 11.1%.
Boston real estate
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can't count on their next meal

Food insecurity in Massachusetts has surged, affecting one in three adults due to rising grocery prices and the end of pandemic aid.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Patriots host high school flag football championship tournament

"A lot of them have been playing since they were 5, 6, 7 years old. And they were limited when they got out of middle school and went into high school."
New England Patriots
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

State troopers rescue duckling from side of the road in Richmond

While conducting speed enforcement patrol near Richmond Consolidated School, troopers witnessed a hawk swoop down and grab an adult duck off the roadway.
DC food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Constitutional breakdown' worsens as bar advocates still refuse to take new cases, defense attorneys say

The Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers warned that low compensation rates are causing a crisis, leading to unrepresented defendants and a constitutional breakdown.
Law
#ice
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

State initiates complaint against hotel where woman was accused of being a man, lawyer says

The Liberty Hotel faces discrimination complaints after a woman was removed from a women's bathroom, sparking backlash and a call for staff retraining.
#immigration
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

What is LUCE, the group tracking ICE sightings and arrests across Mass.?

Community organizers aim to keep neighborhoods informed about immigration enforcement activities via a hotline.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
Boston food

Hearing held for Newton judge accused of allowing immigrant to escape ICE custody

A Massachusetts judge faces civil charges for allegedly helping an immigrant evade detention by ICE during a court hearing.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

State trooper seriously injured by alleged hit-and-run driver on Mass. Pike in Chicopee

Praying that the Trooper injured makes a full recovery and keeping their family in my thoughts. I'm urging everyone on the road to drive safely...
Boston food
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

One killed, 3 seriously injured in Tyngsborough crash

A multi-vehicle crash in Tyngsborough resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, prompting extensive lane closures.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

New England State Frees Up 450 Acres of Land To Build New Affordable Housing for Residents: 'We Are Already Getting Shovels in the Ground'

Massachusetts is allocating 450 acres of state land for the construction of 3,500 affordable housing units.
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

GoNetspeed to Expand Fiber Network to Barnstable, Massachusetts

"Fiber internet has proven to be the fastest, most reliable technology available, and we believe that Barnstable and countless communities throughout the Commonwealth deserve access to ultrafast speeds and a choice when it comes to their internet service provider."
Boston real estate
Boston food
fromwww.boston.com
3 months ago

N.H. man gets up to 34 years for sexually assaulting unhoused women at Mass. and Cass

A man was sentenced to 28 to 34 years for sexually assaulting three homeless women, demonstrating the urgent issues surrounding homelessness and crime.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

This New England state has the best economy in the country, according to WalletHub

Massachusetts ranks as the healthiest state economy due to its investment in high-tech industries and academic research.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

High-end Zuma in Back Bay allegedly violated state wage laws

Zuma restaurant faced a $1.8 million citation for violating Massachusetts tipping laws by allowing managers to participate in tip pools.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Fewer than half of Mass. residents approve of Gov. Maura Healey, new poll shows

Governor Healey will be re-elected because she is focused on the issues that matter most to voters in Massachusetts, lowering the cost of living, building more housing, improving transportation and education, and standing up to Donald Trump.
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