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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Program to support drivers with autism would become permanent under state Senate vote
The Blue Envelope program provides police with communication tips with the goal of safer traffic stops. -
Researchers at WPI unveil more efficient process for recycling batteries
The new approach comes as batteries play a larger role in renewable energy solutions, but pose environmental risks of their own. -
I didn't know I needed the new Billy Joel documentary
NPR critic Linda Holmes has been a Billy Joel fan since the '80s. HBO's new two-part documentary still taught her something new about his life — and provided a chance to consider the role of his music in her own. -
How losing a grocery store launched a grassroots movement in Central Mass.
The HEAL Collaborative builds community by centering those most affected and giving them a voice. -
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