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Published on 12:41 GMT

What is — and isn't — in the new Massachusetts state budget deal

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's daily morning newsletter, WBUR Today. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. It's July 1, and for the first time in nearly a decade, Massachusetts lawmakers have sent a …

Source: WBUR - Massachusetts - Public Broadcaster
Published on 20:30 GMT

Massachusetts police officer shot by colleague during service of restraining order

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An off-duty Massachusetts police officer was shot Monday night during a confrontation with a fellow cop as she was being served with a restraining order. Kelsey Fitzsimmons, 28, an officer with the North Andover …

Source: Fox Wilmington - North Carolina - Right-wing
Published on 17:21 GMT

SCOTUS Declines First Amendment Challenge From Massachusetts Teacher

On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) declined to hear a challenge from a teacher in Massachusetts who claims she lost her job after she created and reposted “anti-transgender” TikTok videos. The teacher, Kari MacRae, used to teach at …

Source: Townhall - Right-wing
Published on 20:40 GMT

Bone Appetit! Dog friendly eateries in Central Massachusetts

It's officially summer and local patios are open, welcoming both patrons and their four-legged friends. The Worcester area has a plethora of dog-friendly eateries, bars and restaurants. 2 Chefs Restaurant & Bar - 317 West Boylston St., Worcester. …

Source: The Gardner News - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on 19:28 GMT

Massachusetts school district faces allegations of ignoring antisemitic bullying

A local school district is facing allegations that officials ignored antisemitic bullying and failed to protect Jewish students, as groups filed a federal civil rights brief with the Department of Education. Officials at Concord-Carlisle Regional School …

Source: Boston Herald - Massachusetts - Center-right
Published on 19:40 GMT

Bruins signing defenseman with Massachusetts roots (report)

The Bruins are adding a Massachusetts native to their blue line. Jordan Harris, a Northeastern standout from Haverhill, is coming to Boston according to SportsNet’s Elliotte Friedman. He’s the latest addition on a day that has seen the Bruins trade for …

Source: MassLive - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 12:54 GMT

Massachusetts emergency hotel shelters to close by end of summer

WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As of Monday, nearly all hotel emergency shelters in Massachusetts are closed. The Healey administration intended to shut down the program by the end of 2025. In May, it was announced that those plans would be …

Source: Western Mass News - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 13:46 GMT

Massachusetts police officer shoots off-duty cop while serving court order: DA

A North Andover police officer shot a fellow department cop while serving a court order at their home Monday evening, according to the DA’s office. The on-duty officer was serving the court order at around 6:30 p.m. Monday. “… A North Andover police …

Source: Boston Herald - Massachusetts - Center-right
Published on 13:09 GMT

Fourth of July 2025: Your guide to Western Massachusetts celebrations

Early colonists came to America in the 1600s and 1700s in pursuit of economic opportunity and political freedom from the British. Their journey to freedom began in 1775 with what is referred to as the “shot heard around the world” — when local militia …

Source: MassLive - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 14:19 GMT

Trash collectors strike could disrupt service in several Massachusetts towns

Source: CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts - Neutral