From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Connie Francis, 87. The wholesome pop star’s 1950s and ’60s hits included “Pretty Little Baby” and “Who’s Sorry Now?” — the ...
Family Destinations Guide

7 Iconic Restaurants In Massachusetts Locals Swear Have The State’s Best Seafoods

James Hook & Co offers that authentic Boston Harbor seafood experience! This family-run business has been a Boston seafood landmark for nearly a century. Their lobster rolls are the stuff of legend – ...
Cape Cod Times

East Bridgewater man sentenced for 2022 Falmouth murder. 'More senseless'

Tishaun Miller, a 43-year-old East Bridgewater man, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in ...
Rams Wire

BearCats, drones and special tactics. How SWAT response in RI has become less aggressive

Rhode Island police say that BearCats, drones and a preferred set of tactics can bring greater safety in certain situations ...
GBH

Voting reforms, rent control among ballot initiatives poised to move on to Mass. Legislature

All of the 11 measures expected to clear the signature hurdle would be changes to state law. The process is more rigorous for ...
Cape Cod Times

Internet pitched as next frontier in Massachusetts gaming expansion

Standing before a federal judge, David Nangle promised he would strive to protect others from venturing on to the path of gambling that he had taken. A former state representative from Lowell, Nangle ...
The Harvard Crimson

State Commission on Combating Antisemitism Praises Harvard’s Anti-Discrimination Policies in Draft Report

The Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism condemned federal attacks on universities over antisemitism allegations and praised Harvard for its anti-discrimination policies in a ...
Daily Hampshire Gazette

Massachusetts antisemitism commission backs wide-ranging reforms in final report

NORTHAMPTON — A series of recommendations for K-12 and higher education, public safety and law enforcement and workplaces that aim to confront antisemitism are included in a 69-page report approved ...
The Boston Globe

Ballot proposals to cut income tax, rein in state spending clear key hurdle

Two business-backed measures to trim the state’s income tax and increase the frequency of taxpayer refunds cleared a key milestone this week, with supporters claiming they received more than enough ...
WBUR

Massachusetts lawmakers begin holiday break — with lots of unfinished business

Senate President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Ron Mariano, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll speak with reporters after a leadership meeting in July. (Ella Adams/SHNS) Massachusetts lawmakers ...
The State Journal-Register

Downtown Springfield bakery closing its doors for good

SPRINGFIELD – Springfield’s one and only satanic bakery is closing downtown after years of demonically sweet indulgence. Serving sweet and savory since 2017, Beelzebunz at 213 S. Fifth St. has been a ...
WBUR

Ballot questions on rent control, all-party primaries and legislative stipends expected to move forward

The dome of the Massachusetts State House. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR) Ballot questions about rent control, all-party state primaries and funding for water and nature conservancy are among those expected to ...