When your MD is actually an NP
The rise of nurse practitioners in medical treatment, doctors' drive to unionize, and more pricey concierge services are all changing the face of health care.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100,000 prize won from $1 game
A lottery player in Massachusetts won $100,000 from a drawing game held on Sunday that costs $1 per ticket to play. The $100,000 prize was from “ Mass Cash .” The winning numbers for the Oct. 20 drawing were 5, 19, 20, 23 and 33.
At selective colleges, fewer students are disclosing race in their applications
Data shows a greater number of students at competitive colleges did not indicate their race or ethnicity in their college applications.
Explosion, fire rocks downtown Gary Family Dollar
Firefighters from four area Lake County fire departments aided the Gary Fire Department in tackling a huge blaze that followed an explosion Thursday night at the Family Dollar, 1401 Massachusetts
Takeda details another round of layoffs in Massachusetts as restructuring drive rolls on
Following a series of layoff rounds this year, Takeda is once again pruning its headcount in the Bay State. | As part of a new round of layoffs, certain Takeda staffers at two Massachusetts sites are set to lose their jobs.
What's the deal with tip pooling? Here's how Question 5 seeks to change it
Question 5 would not only raise the Massachusetts minimum wage for workers who earn tips, but also change how those tip could be shared.
School Choice Questions Dominate November Ballot Propositions
Measures in Colorado, Kentucky and Nebraska are among 11 ed-related issues on the ballot. Others address facility upgrades, school board partisanship.
Harvard’s Billion-Dollar Disappointment
Harvard’s nearly $1.2 billion fundraising haul fell short of last year’s mark by roughly $200M, following a period of acrimony marked by student protests and scandals.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, DA says
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Webster early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Election 2024 live updates: Trump and Harris to hit these swing states; latest polls
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are hitting the battleground states that could determine the race for the White House.
Is the Tide Finally Turning Against the Social Media Giants?
Section 230 now has been used to shield tech from consequences for facilitating deadly drug sales, sexual harassment, illegal arms sales and human trafficking. And in the meantime, the companies grew to be some of the most valuable in the world.
Question 1: Both sides explain the push to audit the Massachusetts Legislature
Ballot Question 1, if approved, would grant the state auditor the authority to review legislators’ documents and accounts.
Bringing sports to 5,000 kids across Massachusetts
It’s no small feat to do 5,000 of anything, let alone helping that many middle schoolers play intramural sports at no cost.
The perils and promises driving migrants to Massachusetts
Amid the gang violence and lawlessness consuming Haiti — and American politicians casting a spotlight on the flow of migrants from the island nation — WBUR set out to learn how the latest newcomers to Massachusetts are faring in a state that’s now asking them not to come.
The continuing woes of CVS
The company is trying to have it all: drug stores, in-store primary health clinics, health insurance (Aetna), and a pharmacy benefit manager. But it’s struggling to tie everything together.
Most states have extensive graduation requirements. In Massachusetts, it’s just the MCAS.
Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.
Doors Open gives an inside look at Holyoke
The Victory Theater building, at the corner of Chestnut and Suffolk Streets, is a diamond in the rough as it undergoes renovation. On Saturday it was one of the Doors Open stops allowing visitors to tour it. (Dave Canton/The Republican) Dave Canton
Shirley prison inmate admits to brutal assault on corrections officer with metal pole
A former inmate at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution – Shirley, already serving a life sentence for murder, pleaded guilty in court to mayhem and armed assault with intent
Ticker: Mass. jobless rate ticks up; Walmart settles shareholder lawsuit
The Massachusetts unemployment rate ticked higher in September and now sits half a percentage point above the rate one year ago.
These 7 Stop & Shop in Mass. are closing Oct. 31
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will close permanently on Oct. 31, the grocery store chain told The Boston Globe on Saturday.
Man dies while diving at Rockport, Massachusetts beach
Rockport Police and the Rockport Harbormaster said they responded to 911 calls about a diver in distress and began administering CPR after arriving at the scene.
Map reveals states where you don't want to live if you have a health emergency - is yours one?
A new map is revealing the states where healthcare is least and most accessible, with most readily available medical care in states in the New England region in the United States.
Mass. fisherman gets year in prison for evading nearly $380,000 in income taxes
A federal judge sentenced a 49-year-old man to a year in prison last week for not paying taxes on over $1.4 million in income he earned while working as a fisherman in Massachusetts.
Halloween movie lovers can road trip along the east coast to these creepy sites
Whether you love creepy movies or crime scenes or want to get into the Halloween spirit, check out these six homes along the East Coast that are not for the faint of heart.
Shawsheen Tech celebrates historic success at SkillsUSA National Conference
Students from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School returned from the SkillsUSA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, with exceptional accomplishments, marking a historic milestone
Halloween-themed baseball game to support Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
Adam Quenneville Roofing and Siding is excited to announce its continued support for the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts.
Legislators, DOC talk safety, security in wake of attack at Souza-Baranowski
This meeting was held after a group of state legislators called on Gov. Maura Healey to take action to secure Department of Correction facilities across the state. Around 40 legislative members met with the department both in-person and online, according to Scott Croteau, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Correction.
Lawsuit Filed Against PrizePicks, Underdog, Yahoo in Massachusetts for Pick'em Games
Underdog Sports, PrizePicks, and Yahoo Fantasy Sports are facing a lawsuit in Massachusetts for offering traditional pick’em peer-to-house games earlier this year in the commonwealth, which the plaintiff alleges were actually illegal sports bets.
Where do Cape & Islands Senate candidates agree, disagree? From candidate forum Friday
League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area held a candidate forum for the Cape and Islands District Senate seat. The three candidates attended.
One person arrested in connection with shooting and killing of Croydon man, police say
A Massachusetts man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and killing of a New Hampshire man in Vermont, state police said.
Mass. State Lottery winner: $100K won off $2 ‘Merry & Bright’ scratch ticket
A Massachusetts State Lottery player won a $100,000 prize off a $2 scratch ticket, lottery officials said. The prize was claimed on Friday. The winning ticket came from the game “Merry & Bright” and was sold at Daily Stop Mart in New Bedford.
Healey, Warren divided on benefits of MCAS. Here's what they said about ballot Question 2.
A day after Warren said she would be voting in favor of Question 2, Healey, Driscoll and Campbell touted benefits of MCAS.
On the Record examines all 5 Massachusetts ballot questions
In addition to casting ballots for the next President of the United States, millions of Massachusetts voters are being asked to decide on five ballot questions that span a wide range of issues.
The Breathtaking Small Town State Forest in Massachusetts That We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Explore the enchanting Willard Brook State Forest in Massachusetts, offering a variety of outdoor activities and scenic
Mass. lawmakers demand state prisons up searches after violent attack
A group of lawmakers is calling for increased security measures, including more so-called "tactical response teams" to routinely search all state prisons. The state has previously been sued for alleged abuse by such tactical teams.
These Massachusetts colleges are some of the best in the world, new list says. See where
Some of the best colleges in the world are right here in Massachusetts, per a new ranking from the Times Higher Education. Can you guess which ones?