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Massachusetts educators, activists urge lawmakers to keep school meals free.
Massachusetts educators outline benefits of free universal school meals; help children learn, ease financial burdens even for middle-income families
Lexington Town Meeting overwhelmingly approves ban on the sale of new furs.
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals tweeted that 161 Town Meeting members supported the sales ban, with two opposed.
Five newly constructed homes that offer lots of space in suburban Mass.
These five newly constructed homes offer lots of space in the Boston suburbs, They range in price from $3,099,000 to $8,995,000.
From condos and single-family homes to restaurants and businesses, churches throughout Eastern Massachusetts are finding new life after the buildings are sold.
Sullivan's Castle Island opens restaurant at Hanover Crossing.
Sullivan's Castle Island, the South Boston landmark, opened a location at Hanover Crossing on Tuesday, March 21.
Church buildings are being sold and converted to housing across Massachusetts.
More and more churches in Massachusetts are being sold, such as the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church in Watertown and Belmont.
ADI-New England reports hate crimes up 72% last year in Massachusetts.
According to ADI-New England, there were 465 incidents of hate last year against various minorities in Massachusetts, up 72% over the prior year.
Maynard firefighter is one of two people hospitalized after 3-alarm blaze.
Fire Chief Angela Lawless reported that her department received "multiple calls" about a fire at a senior public housing complex on Powder Mill Road.
Persistent illegal parking at White Horse Beach leads to parking ticking increase.
Illegal parking problems at White Horse Beach prompted the town to seek state permission to increase fines in the area.
Three $50,000 Powerball tickets remain unclaimed. Is one yours?
The clock is ticking for Powerball winners to collect their $50,000 winnings before their luck runs out next month.
See the complete 2021, 2022 salary list for Hanover town employees.
In 2021 and 2022, Hanover's fire and police employees made the most money, on average, among town employees.
Norwell Garden Craft owner Randy Wright lived joyfully and generously.
Randy Wright, of Norwell, ran Garden Craft nursery and landscape design for 41 years in Hanover. His legacy is seen across the South Shore.
Reupholsterers help make old furniture become new.
Danny Zuccaro, 26, understands what it means for furniture to be reborn, especially when its value extends beyond monetary worth.
Governor asks for $1 billion in spending, in two supplemental budgets.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey filed two supplemental budgets totaling $1 billion, and a $55 billion spending plan proposed for Fiscal Year 2024.
Chineke! Orchestra opens new doors on first North American tour.
Chineke! Orchestra, Europe’s first majority-Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, coming to Mechanics Hall
Newport Jazz Festival tickets go on sale on March 22.
This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park for its 69th Anniversary on Aug. 4-6.
Boaters urged to go slow with right whale mom, calf in Cape Cod Bay.
With the arrival of the season's first North Atlantic right whale mother and calf pair in Cape Cod Bay, mariners are urged to go slow and be on alert.
Milton interim school superintendent finalist for Melrose job.
Garth McKinney, Milton's interim school superintendent, is one of three finalists for the job of Melrose school superintendent.
Engaged couple of from Cambridge are the top male and female finishers at the New Bedford Half Marathon.
New Bedford Half Marathon winner got to share the laurels with his fiance.
Mass. families express appreciation for loved ones' hospice services.
Misconceptions about hospice are that only older people can receive hospice care, and that being on hospice hastens death.
Beauty, home goods go plastic free at two South Shore refill stores.
At ZERO Refills in Cohasset and Four Corners Supply Co. in Hanover, customers can fill their own containers with common household goods.
Spring has arrived in Massachusetts. What to look for.
The Farmer's Almanac states the word equinox "comes from the Latin words for 'equal night' — aequus (equal) and nox (night)..."
Son of '80 for Brady' character details real story that led to movie.
"They always got together for games at one of their condos, but they never traveled anywhere like they did in the movie," Bob Riccio said.
From June 2022: ASSISTments Online math program helps students take risks, improve.
ASSISTments was created in 2003 by Neil and Cristina Heffernan, loading in 100s of math problems teachers can assign online, similarly to a textbook.
From February: Hingham family launches charity after $3 million Mann Street fire.
The Cutter family in Hingham established The Cut Fire Fund to help families after they lost their home last year.
New Jersey man says he was sexually assaulted in Wellesley by former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
James Grein has emerged as a hero to survivors of clergy abuse. He recalls a long, dark path that began as a child in Bergen County.
View an Easter Island artifact on display at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/regional/massachusetts/2023/03/17/peabody-essex-museum-in-salem-has-easter-island-artifact-on-display/70012353007/
View an Easter Island artifact on display at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/regional/massachusetts/2023/03/17/peabody-essex-museum-in-salem-has-easter-island-artifact-on-display/70012353007/
Should Massachusetts ease sale restrictions on raw milk?
The legislation proposed by state Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, would ease current restrictions that only allow sales of raw milk at the farm where it is produced, or at a contiguous farm stand.
Should Massachusetts ease sale restrictions on raw milk?
The legislation proposed by state Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, would ease current restrictions that only allow sales of raw milk at the farm where it is produced, or at a contiguous farm stand.
See the Easter Island artifact now on display at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
A new maoi statue has been discovered on Easter Island. Check out a local maoi statue now on display at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
Massachusetts is far behind many other parts of the country when it comes to adopting body-worn cameras.
Weymouth is on the forefront of the trend of fitting officers with cameras, with other departments just starting to come around to the idea.
Should exercise weights be banned in state prisons?
Proposed legislation led by State Rep. Steven Xiarhos could make a temporary ban on exercise equipment at medium and maximum state prisons permanent.
See how this reporter from Scituate helped track down a killer in “Boston Strangler,” a true-crime drama that is scheduled to debut March 17 on Hulu. https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/regional/2023/03/09/scituate-ma-resident-jean-cole-ace-reporter-boston-strangler/69963064007/
Were firefighters needlessly forced to wear gear made with carcinogenic “forever chemicals”?
The nation’s largest fire union has filed a lawsuit alleging that the entity that sets standards for safe fire gear conspired to require the use of carcinogenic “forever chemicals” in turnout gear.
Cause of carbon monoxide leak at Concord senior living facility probed.
Firefighters found highly elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the basement of one of the buildings, Fire Chief Thomas Lodge said.
Suspect in 1971 Bedford murder charged with trying to taint case.
It is alleged that Arthur Massei attempted to taint the prosecution’s case for murder by offering to pay a witness for false testimony.
Massachusetts grapples with high costs of child care for families.
As child care providers struggle with a staffing shortage, a proposed state budget increase may help these centers stay afloat.
Looking for a home with a state-of-the-art kitchen? Here are five to catch your eye.
Kitchens are like the heart of a home. Here are five listings in Greater Boston that include modern, state-of-the-art kitchens.
Nerf Sports to be made by Massachusetts firm instead of Hasbro.
Franklin Sports, of Stoughton, will make essentially every Nerf production except "Blaster" guns under licensing agreement with Pawtucket toy giant.
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After 9/11, cities and towns across the country received steel from the fallen Twin Towers. Chosen from an application process, cities and towns had to agree they would use the Ground Zero steel in memorials and public displays. Other World Trade Center steel became part of the official 9/11 memorial at Ground Zero, and 7.5 tons went to build the bow of the Navy ship USS New York. New York City sold 175,000 tons of the remaining steel scrap. Here's where a database of the pieces in New England: https://tinyurl.com/tnxd97sw
Let’s make change, together! You have the ideas to improve your community. @acommunitythrives has $2 million for nonprofits to make them happen. Submit your idea. https://tinyurl.com/rrh9zvpn
Braintree joined the South Shore in saying goodbye to Sgt. Chesna of the Weymouth Police Department on Friday, June 20, 2018 as Chesna’s funeral procession passed through Five Corners on its way to Blue Hills Cemetery. [Wicked Local Photo/ Bradford Randall]
