February 17, 2023 Massachusetts Gov. Healey appoints new veterans' secretary Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appointed state Rep. Jon Santiago as the Bay State's first Cabinet-level veterans' secretary.
February 17, 2023 Parents of Massachusetts teen killed in Aruba tubing accident sounding alarm about water safety A Massachusetts family is working with Aruban authorities to spread awareness after a 13-year-old girl died during a water accident in the Caribbean island.
February 17, 2023 Boston's outdoor dining program, which began due to the pandemic, has been made permanent Mayor Michelle Wu's administration announced that Boston's outdoor dining program, which began because of the pandemic, will be made permanent.
February 17, 2023 How a Boston police strike made Calvin Coolidge presidential material, and still teaches us today Calvin Coolidge's handling of a public-sector strike put him on the path to the presidency, and showed how a governor can shift political culture nationwide.
February 16, 2023 Massachusetts man shot brother in head during dispute over sale of their home, Boston prosecutor says A Massachusetts man allegedly shot his own brother in the head in an argument over the sale of their family home, according to the Suffolk County District Atttorney.
February 15, 2023 Massachusetts man convicted of first-degree murder for using a fireplace log to fatally beat his mother A Massachusetts man was convicted of first-degree murder for fatally beating his elderly mother with a fireplace log. The man faces a mandatory life sentence without parole.
February 15, 2023 New England waters log the second warmest year on record in 2022 Waters off the coast of New England were unusually hot in 2022. Last year the water temperatures were the second warmest on record in the Gulf of Maine.
February 14, 2023 Boston's mayor files plan to address city's skyrocketing rent Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, is addressing the rent price increase in the city. The mayor filed a proposal that would exempt owner-occupied properties with six or less units.
February 13, 2023 Judge rules against Massachusetts residents in suit over Native tribe's casino project A federal judge has ruled against a group of Massachusetts residents' bid to prevent the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe from constructing a new casino
February 13, 2023 Massachusetts lobster fishers sue to block closure meant to aid whales A group of Massachusetts fishers are suing the government to block a closure that protects whales. The emergency closure prevents whales from getting entangled in dangerous fishing rope.