15 Mar, 2025

Poll: Even Massachusetts is souring on Biden

Local News “The guy’s running for president. He better start paying attention to this,” said House Speaker Ron Mariano. President Joe Biden speaks at Dutch Creek Farms, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Northfield, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) AP President Joe Biden’s grip on the usually deep blue Massachusetts seems to be loosening.  In 2020, Biden […]

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Third suspect surrenders over Massachusetts shooting blamed for newborn baby’s death

Crime Kermith Alvarez, 28, of Holyoke, was on the run since the Oct. 4 shooting and had been placed on the Massachusetts State Police’s 10 most wanted list. Law enforcement officials investigate the scene where multiple were shot, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Holyoke, Mass. AP Photo/Steven Senne, File By Associated Press November 3, 2023 […]

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Judge clears way for Massachusetts to begin capping number of migrant families offered shelter

Local News As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reported 7,388 families were enrolled in the state’s emergency shelter system, with 33 families enrolled just in the prior 24 hours. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about proposed legislation, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. AP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press November 2, […]

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Halloween headaches in Salem, Massachusetts: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny liquor bottles?

Local News Weary of the crunchy plastic carpet underfoot — and wary of their appeal to teens and closet drinkers — a growing roster of cities and towns is moving to ban nips altogether. Discarded nips are found at various places throughout Salem., Mass., on Oct. 22, 2023. Kieran Kesner/The New York Times By Jenna […]

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Live updates: Massachusetts reacts to Israel-Hamas war

Local News Many with Massachusetts ties are feeling the impacts of the war. Protesters took to Boylston Street to march toward the Israeli Embassy during an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Jessica Rinaldi / The Boston Globe More than three weeks after Hamas fighters in the Gaza Strip launched a brutal surprise attack on Israelis, […]

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Massachusetts native Will Levis throws 4 TDs in his NFL debut as Titans beat Falcons 28-23

NFL Levis became the seventh rookie quarterback to start this season. Will Levis reacts after throwing a touchdown pass Sunday. Justin Ford/Getty Images By TERESA M. WALKER, Associated Press October 29, 2023 | 6:02 PM NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns in his NFL debut, and the […]

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Massachusetts GOP couple agree to state’s largest settlement after campaign finance investigation

Politics Last month the attorney general’s office reached a settlement agreement with the Massachusetts Republican State Committee in the same campaign finance violation case. By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press October 25, 2023 | 9:03 AM BOSTON (AP) — The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office announced settlements Tuesday with a Republican couple and others after investigators found […]

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2 Massachusetts men go missing in Vermont under ‘suspicious circumstances,’ police say

Local News The two western Massachusetts men were traveling in northern Vermont when they went missing. Their families reported them missing Oct. 15. Eric White (left) and Jahim Solomon (right), both 21, went missing while visiting Vermont earlier this month. Vermont State Police Vermont State Police are searching for two men from Massachusetts who they […]

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As home costs soar, Massachusetts governor unveils $4B proposal to build and preserve housing

Politics Healey said the legislation, if approved by lawmakers, would be the largest housing investment in state history and create tens of thousands of new homes. Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey talks about a proposed tax relief packages, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, at the Statehouse in Boston. APAP Photo/Steve LeBlanc, File By STEVE LeBLANC, Associated […]

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