Cost, location concerns linger ahead of World Cup’s arrival
Less than six months out, state officials say they are making progress on preparations but raised fresh concerns about World Cup funding and event locations.
After an abysmal season, UMass Amherst’s football program faces scrutiny
UMass Amherst finished the 2025 season winless. As colleges face a looming financial and enrollment crunch, administrators say football still matters for recruiting and relevance.
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Across western Massachusetts, elected officials sworn into office
Mayors, city and town councilors, school committee members and others were sworn into office across western Massachusetts on Monday. -
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Refugee resettlement agencies asks state for $6M in supplementary budget for services
The ask is smaller than previous years due to the state government being beleaguered by federal cuts too. -
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As cases rise, flu-related illness claims lives of two Boston children
Two Boston children under the age of 2 have died from flu-related illness, marking the city's first pediatric influenza deaths since 2013 and raising alarms as flu cases surge and vaccination rates remain low.
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