massachusetts

Published
August 23, 2023

Massachusetts rent control supporters say ballot question is valid as opposition mounts

The ballot question, filed by state Rep. Mike Connolly, a Cambridge Democrat, scraps a portion of state law banning rent control and replaces it with new language allowing municipalities to set the rules for residential evictions, brokers fees, the removal of housing units from the rental housing market, and rents.
Published
August 17, 2023

Falling ice block punches hole in roof of Massachusetts house

The FAA is investigating whether the ice fell off a plane traveling to Boston Logan Airport.
Published
August 8, 2023

Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter

Gov. Maura Healey has asked the federal government for financial help and expedited work authorizations to allow the new arrivals to more quickly start earning a living.
Published
July 24, 2023

Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard

The search for the missing paddleboarder started Sunday after reports from a fellow paddleboarder that he had struggled on the surface, went under and didn’t resurface.
Published
July 23, 2023

Boat crashes into jetty on Cape Cod; teen found dead in water

State police say a 17-year-old girl has died in a boating accident on Cape Cod.

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Published
July 13, 2023

Much debated hydropower transmission corridor to be renegotiated because of cost increases

Maine lifted its stop-work order nearly 2 months ago but construction has not yet resumed on the project.
Published
July 4, 2023

RFK Jr. candidacy ‘the last thing’ Biden wanted, pundits say

Political observers expect the scion of the powerful political family to win the first Democratic primary contest in New Hampshire.
Published
June 26, 2023

Massachusetts couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death

The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said.
Published
June 21, 2023

Massachusetts guard member pleads not guilty to posting classified documents

Jack Teixeira is accused of sharing classified documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine and other national security topics on Discord, a social media platform popular with people playing online games.
Published
June 15, 2023

Protesters drop pants for climate change at Massachusetts state house

The group was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.