Fly-fishers are bringing Massachusetts foster kids a ‘fishy mentality’ — and some fun
A new chapter of The Mayfly Project will pair fly-fishing enthusiasts with children temporarily placed in the state's care.

Massachusetts top health official warns about ‘lies’ in new federal health report
“I worry when health and science get turned into politics and words that aren't necessarily true, but words that can definitely confuse and misdirect,” says Robbie Goldstein, Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
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Finding which Massachusetts beach to visit this summer
Want warmer water? A place for the kids? A bit of wildlife? This state tourism expert has you covered. -
Boston judge blocks Trump administration from suspending Ukrainian, Afghan, other parole programs
A federal judge ordered officials to restart processing applications. -
Upcoming Holocaust Museum Boston breaks ground downtown
The museum will focus on educating visitors and the community about the Holocaust. -
Feds allege MBTA workers falsified track inspection reports
Four former MBTA inspectors and one current T supervisor pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that they falsified Red Line track inspection records while using an agency garage as their own “automobile repair shop.” -
Federal judge extends order blocking Trump administration ban on foreign students at Harvard
Harvard sued federal after officials revoked its ability to host foreign students.
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