Why aren’t more Mass. Dems urging Steve Tompkins to step down?
The longtime Suffolk County sheriff is facing extortion charges.
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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Harvard scientist with valid visa detained for bringing frog embryos to Logan Airport
Scientist opposed Russian invasion of Ukraine and fears deportation. -
Mass. lawmakers demand release of Tufts grad student detained by ICE
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and other lawmakers are calling for the release of Tufts graduate student Rümeysa Öztürk. -
Politics-related stress driving uptick in demand for mental health services, providers say
Studies show political polarization is associated with anxiety and depression. -
Wellesley College non-tenured faculty go on strike
One third of faculty takes to picket line, citing stalled negotiations around pay and workload issues. -
Sex workers, allies speak out as details of brothel scandal emerge
Supporters hope lawmakers will consider sex work decriminalization bills this session.
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