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Festival Lights and Art: A Weekend of Makers in Northampton

May 21, 2026

The summer’s first big arts event arrives in Northampton this Memorial Day weekend, bringing more than 200 creators together under one roof. Visitors can wander through booths that showcase furniture, jewelry, glass art, garden sculptures, ceramics, fashion pieces, and paintings. The three‑day show

health

Springfield’s Addiction Help Faces Major Shift Without Detox Beds

May 20, 2026

Western Massachusetts is losing one of its few detox centers this week, as the Carlson Recovery Center moves away from round-the-clock medical care for severe withdrawal cases. Instead, it will focus on stabilization services—less intense but still supportive treatment for most people seeking recove

finance

How a young finance manager balances big bills in a pricey area

May 19, 2026

Paul, a 29-year-old finance manager in Mansfield, earns $120, 000 a year but doesn’t live in Boston. Instead, he’s in Cumberland, Rhode Island, a cheaper spot just outside Massachusetts. His biggest monthly costs? A $2, 200 mortgage and a $1, 100 car payment. He bought his house early in the pandemi

crime

What Massachusetts Crime Victims Could Lose Without New Funding

May 19, 2026

Victims of crime in Massachusetts may soon face major service cuts unless state senators approve a last-minute funding boost. A proposed $13. 8 million amendment aims to prevent a 35% loss in support for programs helping survivors of domestic violence, child trafficking, and sexual assault. Without

politics

Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

May 18, 2026

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

health

Ticks on the Rise: Why You Should Check Your Body After a Hike

May 17, 2026

The number of people rushing to emergency rooms because of tick bites has climbed higher than it’s been in any year since 2017. The spike is most noticeable in the Northeast and Midwest, where warmer weather has let ticks thrive. Around 476, 000 Americans receive treatment for Lyme disease each year

opinion

Rent Control Isn’t the Fix for Housing Prices

May 17, 2026

A group of city leaders in Massachusetts has spoken out against a plan that would force every town to follow the same rent‑control rules. The proposal, set for a 2026 vote, would apply one rule to all 351 municipalities. It ignores the unique needs of each community. Worcester, the state’s sec

weather

A warm wave heads to Massachusetts after a calm weekend

May 17, 2026

Massachusetts looks set for a weather flip after a calm weekend. The state enjoyed two sunny days with light winds and temperatures in the 70s and low 80s. Boston reached 78 on Saturday, while cities like Worcester and Springfield stayed slightly warmer. The Berkshires and Cape Cod stayed cooler bec

sports

Big Wins and Record Breaks in Massachusetts High School Sports

May 16, 2026

In a weekend full of surprises, several young athletes reached historic milestones. A junior volleyball setter matched the state’s all‑time assists record and then surpassed it, ending his career with 1, 703 assists. Meanwhile, a senior lacrosse player hit his 100th goal in a hard‑fought win, and an

weather

Rainy night to sunny weekend: Massachusetts weather outlook

May 15, 2026

Heavy showers will keep coming into the evening, with thunderstorms dotting the sky across the state. By midnight the rain should ease, as temperatures fall to the mid‑40s and upper‑50s. The wet spell may linger until noon on Friday, when clouds will cover most areas and the heat will stay in the mi