Chelmsford Independent

Mass. House backs Rx drug cost caps, closer watch on middlemen.

State reps unanimously back Rx drug cost caps. pharmacy middlemen regulation Representatives voted 158-0 on a pharmaceutical cost control and oversight bill (H 4891), another mile marker along the way to sweeping reforms.

Ex-Cohasset Little Leaguer Ben Rice returns to Fenway Park as a Yankee.

Welcome to the Rice Age: Cohasset abuzz over hometown hero's return to Fenway with Yankees The rookie first baseman will have lots of local fans in his corner this weekend as the Yankees take on the Red Sox in a three-game series.

Check out the members of Team USA that call Massachusetts their home.

Bringing the Bay State to Paris: These 16 Olympic athletes hail from Massachusetts Among the best in the country are 16 athletes that hail from Massachusetts. Learn more about them here.

Check out the members of Team USA that call Massachusetts their home.

Supporters of state aid-in-dying bill hope success is near.

Supporters of aid in dying bill hope success is near after years of trying It's not clear if the measure, whose sponsors include Rep. James O'Day, will get a vote this session, but it has gained significant support.

Fair(l)y amazing: British native writes of New England magical beings.

Author Andrew Warburton discusses his new book about New England fairies and pixies Andrew Warburton's book, “New England Fairies: A History of the Little People of the Hills and Forests" examines tales of the unusual.

Southwest Airlines is ending open seating.

Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating policy. Here's what to know Southwest said its research found that 80% of its customers and 86% of potential customers prefer an assigned seat.

In Jack Connors, Boston has lost a titan in business and philanthropy.

Boston business titan Jack Connors recalled for impact on Catholic education, generosity Jack Connors was a Boston business titan who was known for "generosity and philanthropy."

Somerville woman uses found items to create eclectic art at her home.

Somerville artist's home is surrounded by year-round exhibits for public to enjoy Martha Friend is a self-taught artist who has decorated her Somerville home with an assortment of glass bottles, plastic animals and action figures.

Boat driver in crash that killed Dover student Sadie Mauro changes plea.

Change of plea, sentence in Dennis boat crash that killed Dover student Sadie Mauro David Sullivan, 20, of Medfield, drove the boat that crashed into a jetty in Sesuit Harbor around 9 p.m. on July 21, 2023. Six were thrown overboard.

Poll: Housing, transit costs pushing people out of Massachusetts.

Poll: Costs pushing people out of Mass. One in five Bay Staters envisions themselves leaving Massachusetts for another state within the next five years, according to a new poll.

Dover-Sherborn grad Eli Dershwitz is not thinking about medals at Paris Olympics.

'I have a lot of gratitude.': D-S grad Eli Dershwitz begins third Olympics Saturday The 28-year-old from Dover will be making his third Olympic appearance.

Senate leaders dismiss amendment targeting PFAS in firefighting gear.

Senate leaders dismiss amendment targeting PFAS in firefighting gear Sen. Michael Moore of Millbury had attempted to attach the amendments to a major health care bill.

RMV resuming motor vehicle inspections starting today.

RMV restarting motor vehicle inspections today after tech outage disrupted services Yes, there will be an extension for people whose reinspection date expired between 7/19/2024 through 7/31/2024.

Visit these historic Massachusetts diners that bring you back in time.

Several eastern Mass. towns are home to decades-old diners that have become landmarks Greater Boston is home to many historic diners that have been neighborhood landmarks for decades.

Five general stores in eastern Massachusetts that offer unique shopping and nostalgia.

Visit these five eastern Mass. country stores to enjoy gifts, candy and nostalgia Visiting a country store is a lot of fun, and can offer some unique treats and gift ideas.

Whale slams boat, topples two boaters off Rye, New Hampshire coast.

Whale slams boat, topples 2 fishermen off Rye coast: 'Oh no, we're going down' Whale slams boat, sending two fishermen into water off Odiorne Point in Rye. Brothers Wyatt Yager, 19, and Colin Yager, 16, were the rescuers.

What are the deepest lakes, ponds in the Bay State?

What are the deepest bodies of water in Massachusetts? Here's what to know. Out of the more than 3,000 lakes in Massachusetts, which ones are the deepest? Here are a few of them.

Abington man sentenced to five years in prison for drug trafficking.

Abington man sentenced to 5 years in prison for oxycodone trafficking Local police from Cape Cod and the Barnstable County Sheriff's Office assisted federal and state authorities in the investigation.

Big Lots store in Massachusetts slated to close.

Big Lots closing one store in Massachusetts. Here's where it is A closing sale has already started.

Aly Raisman opens up about private health struggles.

Olympian Aly Raisman says she was hospitalized for paralysis twice, what to know Raisman said on a podcast that she has suffered from two paralysis episodes with stroke-like symptoms.

What to know about a deli meat listeria outbreak in Massachusetts.

A listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is affecting Massachusetts. Here's what to know A total of 28 people have been hospitalized from a listeria outbreak, including two in Massachusetts. Here's what to know.

'You don't want to touch him': Boaters react to shark off Scituate.

'You don't want to touch him': Listen as boaters react to great white shark off Scituate Jackson Roberts and two friends were out observing great whites feeding on a whale carcass, when the shark decided to check him and his crew out.

Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting for fall weather.

Tired of the heat? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts for 2024 fall weather After a summer of record-breaking heat, the Old Farmer's Almanac has released its prediction for fall weather.

Six places in eastern Mass. to celebrate National Tequila Day.

National Tequila Day is July 24. Celebrate at one of these eastern Mass. restaurants Celebrate National Tequila Day on July 24 at these six places in eastern Massachusetts.

State Senate President Spilka hopes Democrats 'stand behind' Harris.

Spilka praises Biden, endorses VP Harris to become Democratic nominee for president State Senate President Karen Spilka threw her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be this fall's Democratic nominee for president.

Five Massachusetts waterparks to check out this summer to beat the heat.

Looking for something fun to do with the family? Try one of these 5 waterparks With indoor and outdoor water parks, you can always find one to go to.

What's Massachusetts favorite ice cream flavor? It's not vanilla.

What's Massachusetts favorite ice cream flavor? It's not chocolate or vanilla Vanilla is the country's favorite ice cream, according to this survey, but it it's the top flavor in Massachusetts.

Five great spots to pick blueberries this summer in eastern Mass.

Check out these five eastern Mass. farms for great blueberry picking this summer Blueberry picking is a favorite summer activity for young and young at heart.

Could Ultimate, flag football, cheer and orienteering be added by MIAA?

Could these four sports become the next to be recognized by the MIAA? In the latest MIAA rule change proposal, the governing body for Mass. high school athletics is considering adding four new sports into the fold.