The weather in New England is always a bit of a wildcard. It is not over yet. The remnants of last night's chill might bring a few snowflakes or sleet pellets in the early hours. It is not going to be a big deal. The snow will not stick around for long. The only places that might see a light du
A Massachusetts state trooper, Michael Proctor, has been dismissed from his job. The decision came after a thorough review by the Massachusetts State Police Trial Board. The board found Proctor guilty of serious misconduct. This included sending inappropriate texts and sharing confidential informati
Health care costs in Massachusetts are spiraling out of control. In 2023, the average resident spent $11, 153 on health care, with family health insurance premiums hitting $26, 355. This is the second-highest in the country. On top of that, families had to shell out an extra $2, 715 out of pocket. T
Massachusetts has just taken a big step to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies. The state has decided to make prenatal vitamins and birth control pills available for free to eligible residents. This means that about half a million people can now access these important medications without
Hey there, did you know some parks in Massachusetts are closing up due to bird flu worries? It's true! Signs are popping up in Boston's Emerald Necklace parks, warning folks not to feed or touch birds. The big concern is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been hanging around wild birds
Chris Viehbacher, the CEO of Biogen, had a message for Governor Maura Healey at a recent event hosted by the Associated Industries of Massachusetts. He was worried about the changes happening in Washington and how they might affect his business. Viehbacher pointed out that his company faces lots of
Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's
Governor Maura Healey is ready to drop a big news bomb about money for colleges in Massachusetts. She's calling it a "major announcement, " and it's happening this Tuesday morning. The action starts at 11 a. m. and includes a sneak peek at the cybersecurity center at Bridgewater State University. Yo
After the collapse of Steward Health Care, which led to the closure of two hospitals and the loss of patient lives, Massachusetts has taken a big step. A new law aims to keep private equity out of local healthcare. This isn't about banning private equity, but making sure they can't squeeze money out
In Norfolk, Massachusetts, a clever but failed attempt to steal packages involved using food delivery drivers. The town's police were called to a home on Pennacook Street after reports of suspicious activity. They found that three DoorDash drivers had visited the address within a short time span to
