If you’re governor of the state that effectively introduced universal public school education in the United States, the one thing you want to avoid is losing the state’s ranking as having the smartest ...

DAVID, BEN. GOOD EVENING. TWO OF THE FOUR CHILDREN WHO HAVE DIED FROM THE FLU ARE FROM HERE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. AND CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY TWO OF THE TWO OF THEM WERE BOTH UNDER THE AGE OF TWO.

Massachusetts is in the midst of a sharp flu surge, with cases and hospitalizations climbing faster than usual for this point in the season. State health officials say low vaccination rates and a ...

The Massachusetts State Lottery has some new games coming in 2026. One of the new games includes a new $30 "Cashword" scratch ticket. The new iLottery is expected to be launched this summer. If you're ...

A lighthouse, whale or turkey could be at the center of Massachusetts’ new state flag — months after originally being cut as options. The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission, which ...

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Several dozen students and staff were stung when an underground nest was disturbed outside a Massachusetts elementary school Wednesday morning. Ashland Superintendent of Schools Jim Adams said the ...

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Thousands, young and old, oohed and aahed as they watched how minstrels jigged their way through the Mother City on Monday. Awash with colour and traditional music, the CBD was full of gees, with the ...

Real Estate The Great Thaw: Why 2026 is the year Massachusetts real estate finally accepts the new normal Sellers are listing, buyers are bidding, and the stalemate is being replaced by a pragmatic ...