It's not just great whites. Sand tiger sharks are rebounding in New England.
Researchers from New England Aquarium are tagging sand tiger sharks in Boston Harbor to better understand the species as its population slowly rebounds.
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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Boston strikes deal to stop gentrification of Mattapan housing complex
The deal for Fairlawn Estates is the largest so far under a special city program to help buy occupied mutli-family properties to keep them affordable. -
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Colleges quietly review DEI majors and courses, leaving students in limbo
As the Trump administration threatens to cut funding over DEI efforts, students worry their institutions’ silence spells trouble for their futures. -
Police training agency proposes changes to use of force and recruit screening
The agency that regulates police training in Massachusetts is trying to finalize new rules. -
MBTA Communities Law faces new legal challenges
The lawsuits come in the wake of a determination by the state auditor that the measure is an "unfunded mandate."
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