Air pollution from Martha's Vineyard ferry prompts concern
Woods Hole residents are calling on state environmental leaders and the Steamship Authority to track emissions and take concrete steps to shift some of the fleet away from diesel to less polluting hybrid ferries. Increases in ferry and truck traffic are fueling the activism.
How does Pilgrim clean radioactive water? State panel hears details
The company that owns the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is responding to questions from a state panel about how Pilgrim treats radioactive water inside the plant to reduce pollution.
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Everett city council votes ‘no confidence’ in mayor over 'improper' bonus payments
Symbolic vote comes after Mayor Carlo DeMaria said he’d challenge a state finding that he should return $180,000 -
After nearly 70 years, an iconic Boston donut shop's time comes to an end
Twin Donuts, an Allston mainstay, announced March 23 would be its last day in business. -
Mass General Brigham begins second round of mass layoffs
The layoffs began with a first round last month, and MGB expects about 1,500 positions to be affected in all. -
'Agitate, resist, obstruct': How two Mass. Democrats say they're standing up to Trump
U.S. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Stephen Lynch shared how they're pushing back.
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