This damaged musket tells a story of the chaotic start to the Revolutionary War
This gun was carried by John Munroe as he joined other colonial militiamen in facing down British troops on Lexington Green.

Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts
California-based company Sunrun Inc. has sued more than 420 Massachusetts residents for breaking contracts. Many homeowners allege it’s a scam.
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50 years later, Boston's Vietnamese community honors those who re-rooted here
At gatherings around the city, Vietnamese Americans spoke of the importance of preserving the stories and the legacy of the generation that arrived in the U.S. as refugees from a brutal war. -
Advocacy groups spotlight '100 days of harm' since Trump's White House return
Local activists marked President Trump’s 100th day in office with a rally to highlight what they say has been Trump’s negative impact on Massachusetts. -
Harvard renames DEI office, shifts focus amid pressure from Trump administration
University says it will prioritize first-generation and low-income students; critics worry it’s backing down. -
Appeals court temporarily pauses Rümeysa Öztürk's transfer to Vermont
The appeals court is putting a Vermont federal judge's decision on hold
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