Why aren’t more Mass. Dems urging Steve Tompkins to step down?
The longtime Suffolk County sheriff is facing extortion charges.

Should you be worried about getting flesh-eating bacteria from swimming in Massachusetts?
In a rare case, one person contracted a flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus after swimming at a Falmouth beach last week.
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Student activists, free speech advocates challenge Boston College protest policy
Pro-Palestinian students say they waited 80 days for approval; BC denies delaying process. -
Mayor Wu says Boston has moved too fast on street changes
Bike and bus lanes have become a flashpoint in Boston’s 2025 mayoral election. -
Local Gannett-owned websites are using AI to help write articles
Leaders at Patch and Inside Arlington say AI tools can benefit journalism. -
2025 Boston Marathon: What to know about the route, schedule and how to watch
The Boston Marathon will take place on April 21, 2025. Here's how to stream the race online, where to see runners in person, and what prior winners are taking on the race again. -
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