Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested, indicted for extortion
Tompkins allegedly extorted $50,000 from a multistate cannabis company.
You could see lower taxes, rent control and government transparency on the 2026 ballot in Mass.
Wednesday marked the first deadline in a long process for groups that want to take their policy ideas directly to voters.
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Rep. Stephen Lynch says this government shutdown threat feels different
Federal workers in Massachusetts are looking at the possibility of furloughs as a government shutdown looms. -
How federal cuts to the VA could impact Massachusetts
Federally funded health services and disability payments may be impacted, but state-funded veteran's services should be protected. -
4 bidders reported to be interested in Celtics sale
The list includes current Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca. -
MIT's Great Dome becomes a giant eyeball in this new installation
As part of Artfinity, MIT’s Festival for the arts, the MIT Dome will be transformed into an eye. Using video projections of close ups of human eyes looking skyward, the dome will be animated in an exhibition titled “Gaze to the Stars.” -
A 'blood worm moon' total eclipse is coming tonight. Here's what you need to know.
This total eclipse will make the moon appear red, giving it its name, 'Blood Worm Moon.'
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