Massachusetts celebrates LGBTQ pride amid national conservative backlash

Members of the gay, lesbian and transgender communities gathered across Massachusetts this weekend to celebrate Pride amid nationwide conservative backlash to LGBTQ rights. In Cambridge, hundreds of revelers gathered outside City Hall at the city’s Pride …

Massachusetts school food director charged with stealing funds to purchase 'lobster' and 'premium hamburgers'

A Massachusetts cafeteria director has been accused of using federal funds to supply his Cape Cod restaurant with expensive food and equipment. Patrick VanCott, 62, was charged with larceny for allegedly ordering premium meats, including lobster, to resell …

Will Maura Healey be re-elected? Massachusetts Democrats chairman weighs in.

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The Big Beautiful Bill Would Harm Transportation in Massachusetts

The tax and spending bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives would make big changes to many joint state-federal programs in Massachusetts. It would cut current funding for Medicaid healthcare programs, food assistance and disability …

Massachusetts Town Named ‘Safest’ in the State for 2025

Massachusetts boasts many attributes, including diversity, culture, and numerous high-quality vacation options, to name a few. The Bay State can suit individuals from all walks of life, including singles, married couples, families, and more. Whether you …

Massachusetts ‘Angel’ parent reflects on son’s death to an illegal immigrant in Milford

Milford resident Maureen Maloney thinks about the what-ifs whenever she sees headlines about illegal immigration. Maloney has advocated for a stronger border and common-sense immigration policies in the years after a drunken-driving illegal immigrant …

Massachusetts Pirates romp to 40-23 road victory in Indiana

Down 9-0 after one quarter, the Massachusetts Pirates turned to quarterback Kenji Bahar and wide receiver Thomas Owens to right the ship. The pair connected on the Pirates’ first three touchdowns and the visitors scored 40 points over the final three …

Will Trump’s policies kill Massachusetts’ life sciences leadership?

Although the industry is centered in eastern Massachusetts, there’s a statewide benefit from all the tax dollars those businesses and workers pay. Get The Gavel A weekly SCOTUS explainer newsletter by columnist Kimberly Atkins Stohr. In all, Massachusetts …

‘We’d love it to become law next week:’ What would the Massachusetts cannabis bill change?

BOSTON — The House unanimously passed a bill this week to update and change cannabis laws in Massachusetts. Those pushing for it believe it would modernize priorities and policies to be more in line with surrounding states and possibly keep some businesses …