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Families prioritized under new Mass. shelter rules.

Families prioritized under new Mass. shelter rules Families prioritized under new Mass. shelter rules

Will happy hour be here again in Mass.? Lawmaker urges ban's repeal.

Could happy hour return to Mass.? Proposed measure would lift 40-year ban Cyr believes the measure could entice the 25- to 40-year-olds who are migrating in droves to stay in the state.

Boston Celtics preseason schedule is here. What to know.

Boston Celtics announce preseason schedule, how to watch, when The Boston Celtics announced on July 23 how they will begin defending their title this October with a five-game preseason slate.

Grab a basket! Check out these 6 picnic spots in Massachusetts.

Grab a basket! Here are 6 great picnic spots to check out in Massachusetts Did you know July in National Picnic Month?

Where's your favorite Massachusetts beach? Vote in round 2 of our bracket.

What's the best beach in Massachusetts? Vote in round 2 of our bracket to decide It's beach season. What beach are you heading to?

Two Mass. natives compete in Olympic men's gymnastics Saturday.

Two Mass. Olympians compete for men's gymnastics Saturday. Here's how to watch The U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team features two Massachusetts natives who are competing Saturday. Here's what to know.

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.

Mass DOT increases speed limit on popular highway.

Massachusetts is upping the speed limit on this highway near New Hampshire Travelers of a popular Massachusetts highway headed toward New Hampshire can now drive a little faster. Here's what to know.

Rapidly growing smoothie franchise will soon open its 12th Mass. store.

Playa Bowls franchisee team owns 10 locations in Greater Boston, plans more growth A franchise group comprised of Boston College graduates has opened 10 Playa Bowls in Greater Boston since 2019.

West Nile Virus is in Massachusetts. Five things to know to stay safe.

West Nile Virus is in Massachusetts already. 5 things to know to stay safe The state health department said while everyone can catch West Nile Virus, people over the age of 50 are at a higher risk for severe disease.

What's the scoop? Here's who won our poll for ice cream stands.

Erikson's in Maynard wins poll for best place for ice cream in eastern Massachusetts Maynard-based Erikson's Ice Cream got its start as a dairy business in 1901.

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.

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.