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A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

weather

Snowy School Day Forces Many Class Cancellations

March 6, 2026

Heavy winter weather hit parts of Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire on Friday, making roads icy and sidewalks slick. Because of the danger, many school districts decided to close schools or push back start times so that drivers could clear the streets safely. The cold front is expected

health

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

March 6, 2026

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h

crime

Crime Calls Drop in Framingham, Police Report

March 5, 2026

Framingham police officials have released new data that shows a small decline in emergency calls and arrests compared to the previous month. In February, officers answered 3, 024 urgent requests for help and carried out 60 arrests, while also issuing 64 summonses. The numbers were higher in January,

education

Oregon Plans Quicker Attendance Reports to Curb Chronic Absences

February 27, 2026

Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th

politics

States Challenge Trump Era Vaccine Cuts

February 26, 2026

A coalition of fifteen states has filed a lawsuit against the former Trump administration, targeting recent federal changes that trimmed the child vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 illnesses. The plaintiffs argue that the new plan lacks scientific backing and mirrors policies from a country with a very

weather

Sunny Days Ahead, But Watch the Morning Fog

February 26, 2026

A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti

politics

Third‑Country Deportations Halted: A Judge’s Stand on Due Process

February 26, 2026

A federal judge in Massachusetts declared a policy that let the U. S. send migrants to countries other than their own without warning or a chance to argue against it illegal. The ruling came after a group of noncitizens sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2023. The judge, Brian Murphy,

weather

Snow Chaos Hits Northeast: Power, Schools, and Streets in Disarray

February 26, 2026

The winter storm that swept from Maryland to Maine left the Northeast buried under a thick blanket of snow. In Rhode Island, residents faced three days of isolation as streets stayed unplowed and trash services were delayed. Schools in the state moved online, while other districts like Philadelphia

politics

City Council’s Big Budget Moves: From School Fields to Animal Shelters

February 25, 2026

The council met on Feb. 19 and decided to release $2. 3 million from the city’s free‑cash pile, a move that follows the mayor’s request and the Finance Committee’s nod. The biggest chunk—$2 million—was earmarked for Westfield High School’s new athletic fields. City Treasurer‑Collector Matthew Bar