Mariners worry about Coast Guard plans to take buoys off the New England coast
“Electronic navigation is wonderful when it’s working — but when it’s not working, that becomes a problem,” said Salem’s harbormaster Bill McHugh.
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75 years ago, the Celtics made history by drafting the NBA’s first Black player
Chuck Cooper was a rookie on the first Celtics team to end the season with a winning record. And a separate pick, Bob Cousy, would eventually become his close friend. -
How will lichen adapt to climate change?
This mysterious indicator species plays an important role of the bottom of the food chain, and is also a habitat for other microorganisms. -
Lawsuit claims Essex County sheriff denies prisoners of hepatitis C treatment
Prisoners' Legal Services said the sheriff’s office is denying treatment to “nearly everyone” with hepatitis C in Essex County jails, despite it being a treatable disease. -
Parking in a bus lane? Soon, that could earn you a $125 ticket in the mail.
The MBTA plans to launch a new automated citation system using bus-mounted cameras later this year. -
Local nonprofits lose millions in federal funds for violence prevention
In the termination letters sent out this week, the DOJ offered organizations a 30-day window to appeal. -
This weekend marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally
Event organizers say it's a fitting celebration to include in the country's 250th anniversary events. -
Here are the best places to check out spring blooms in Massachusetts
Karen Daubmann with the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has a roundup of the not-to-be-missed spring flowerings around the state. -
GBH Daily: MFA will send Benin bronzes back
The Benin Kingdom Gallery will close at the end of the month.
