February 17 Planned Parenthood touts vasectomies for ‘people who carry sperm’ as demand spikes after Dobbs Planned Parenthood Massachusetts announces Valentine's Day vasectomy services for "people who carry sperm" in unique reproductive health campaign.
February 15 Massachusetts auditor takes transparency fight to high court after alleged $12M fraud uncovered Massachusetts auditor takes legislative leaders to court over alleged $12 million fraud discovery, seeking to enforce transparency law with voter support.
February 13 Massachusetts judge rules father can’t opt 5-year-old son out of kindergarten books on ‘gender stereotypes’ A Massachusetts judge ruled a father cannot opt his 5-year-old out of kindergarten lessons featuring books about gender stereotypes in Lexington schools.
February 9 Voter fraud conviction, Trump's election claims ignite fierce Capitol Hill voter ID debate Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ White House correspondent Aishah Hasnie has the latest on the woman convicted of voter fraud amid the national debate over voter ID on Capitol Hill on ‘The Story.’
February 5 Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks' Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused ICE of unconstitutional operations and ordered the release of surveillance footage showing alleged federal agent violence.
February 4 Fake doctor allegedly leaves Massachusetts woman with permanent scars after botched eyelid surgery Woman allegedly left with permanent scarring and ongoing pain after unlicensed practitioner performed botched eyelid surgery in Massachusetts home setting.
February 3 Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.
February 3 Families of 3 Massachusetts women who died at Belize resort file $100m lawsuit against hotel, Expedia: report Families of three Massachusetts women who died from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Belize resort have filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit.
February 3 Popular chip brand exits coastal hometown after decades as workers face layoffs Cape Cod chips' plant in Hyannis is closing after 40+ years, leaving New Englanders heartbroken. Campbell's is moving production elsewhere, which will affect 49 workers.
February 3 Four defendants, including 2 Venezuelans, allegedly used 115 stolen identities in massive food stamp fraud Four people allegedly used 115 stolen identities in $1 million food stamps and pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, including Venezuelan nationals.