Days after the Gabriel House fire, Fall River says it will increase firefighter staffing
The Fall River firefighters union had sharply criticized years of understaffing at fire stations in the city and said if they'd had more staff they could have saved more lives in the blaze that killed nine.

Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever play sold-out TD Garden as calls grow for Boston team
Fever took down Sun 85-77.
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Batteries are playing a bigger role in keeping the lights on during New England heat waves
During June's heat wave, batteries and solar played a major role in keeping power reliable and lowering costs. It's a trend that is expected to continue in the future for the region. -
GBH Daily: How housing for homeless vets almost fell apart
And how the community kept it together. -
A veterans housing project almost fell through amid funding cuts and tariffs
The Worcester County renovation effort is back on track thanks to the state agreeing to fill gaps created by — and in response to — the Trump administration's policies. -
Homes in Braintree and Melrose allegedly used as base for human smuggling and illegal drugs
Federal prosecutors accused seven Chinese nationals of running a marijuana grow operation that relied on immigrants smuggled into the country. -
Massachusetts is behind on its climate goals. Could tracking vehicle mileage be the answer?
Axios Boston reporter Mike Deehan shares how lawmakers are considering how to get the state closer to its net-zero emissions goals.
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