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Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died
Joan Kennedy endured the assassinations of two brothers-in-law and stood by her husband through the Chappaquiddick scandal as well as through his failed 1980 run for president. -
Judge sets $10K bail for pro-Palestinian protester accused of breaking BPD officer’s nose
13 face charges following Tuesday night’s protest that started on Boston Common. -
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Authors, lawmakers rail against book banning in ceremony honoring Mass. literature
At the State House, novelists, nonfiction writers and picture book authors found community for the day, gathering to celebrate their achievements at the 2025 Massachusetts Book Awards ceremony. -
Burlington Town Meeting votes to condemn ICE center
Effort seeks access to inspect the facility and enforce zoning compliance. -
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Local anti-trafficking advocates say federal actions put victims at risk
Funding cuts, layoffs and uncertainty are making the work of getting survivors stable harder, advocates say. -
How Growing Places is keeping Mass. communities fed — even in challenging times
The nonprofit supports farmers and makes fresh produce accesible to families across 27 communities.
