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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Democrats know they have a problem. They are divided on how to fix it.

A focus on social issues and not the economic worries shared by many voters was a miscalculation for the Democrats.

Are Columbus Day and Indigenous People Day federal holidays?

While the latter has gained significant recognition and support in recent years, it has not yet been established as a federal holiday like the former.

Opinion: A classroom teacher’s perspective: Vote 'no' on dropping MCAS

Opinion: Mashpee teacher Jennifer Amendo urges Bay State voters to reject ballot Question 2 that would drop MCAS test as a graduation requirement.

Massachusetts Hospitals Postpone Surgeries Amid IV Fluid Crisis Triggered by Hurricane Helene's Fury

Mass General Brigham postpones surgeries due to an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene damages a key supplier's plant.

UB football’s special teams shine in 30-15 win against Toledo

It took the Bulls a few months and a few games to catch up to that reputation, but UB’s special teams continued their progression and made an impression on the outcome of a 30-15 win against Toledo on Saturday at UB Stadium.

‘I found them for $12 on Rock Auto’: Mechanic has to install this Jeep Wrangler part on a customer’s car. He can’t believe its price

An auto mechanic was left stunned after seeing what Jeep charged for a set of rubber gasket rings for its vehicle.

Opinion | Lessons From Massachusetts Institute of Technology And The US For Indian Startups

MIT promotes a culture of curiosity and a constant thirst for learning and knowledge. They also emphasise the importance of the art of storytelling for a startup, the necessity of having the spirit of a pirate,

Vernon museum looks at the early history of the Thanksgiving celebration

Thanksgiving is often linked to the 1612 harvest feast held by the Puritans in Plymouth, Massachusetts, but many criticize this association for promoting a colonial myth. In reality, harvest celebr

Grant funding aids MCC’s development of new nursing simulation, laboratory spaces

Middlesex Community College recently announced the development of new simulation and laboratory spaces for students in the nursing associate degree and licensed practical nursing programs. Funded

413 Card Show returns to the Castle of Knights in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The 413 Card Show will be returning to the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Sunday. According to a news release from the 413 Card Show, the event features more than 110 tables of sports and Pokemon cards, memorabilia, supplies, and more from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New York.

USPS says mail-in ballots will be delivered on time. But some Boston residents still have doubts.

Boston City Council's emergency hearing on USPS issues and residents' experiences with faulty delivery have made some voters worried about voting by mail this election cycle.

Man struck by MBTA bus sent to hospital with serious injuries, police say

A man suffered serious injuries Saturday after he was struck by a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus, according to Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan. The man was struck by the bus at about 11:55 a.m. in the lower busway at the Forest Hills Station, Sullivan told MassLive. He was brought to a local hospital.

Massachusetts ballot question 4: Supporters say people are using psychedelics already, and they should be legal

Veterans touted psychedelics as a critical mental health treatment option, particularly when other medications and therapies are ineffective. Elected officials gathered last week to discuss those

Federal judge approves class action lawsuit alleging violence, bias against 150 Black and Latino inmates

While the lawsuit is focused on the events of January-February of 2020 it is part of a longstanding continuing pattern at the maximum-security facility, said David Milton, a senior staff attorney at Prisoners' Legal Services.

Glenn Chin, Mass. pharmacist tied to meningitis outbreak, sentenced in Michigan

Glenn Chin supervised production at the New England Compounding Center in Framingham, which shipped steroids for pain relief to clinics across the country.

Health regulator completes review of Steward doctors group sale

Steward Health Care Network is the third largest-physician contracting network in Massachusetts with about 2,950 physicians.

Luther Burden’s long TD run gets No. 21 Missouri started in 45-3 rout of Minutement

Missouri receiver Luther Burden scored on a 61-yard jet sweep less than a minute into the game and the 21st-ranked Tigers went on to beat Massachusetts 45-3.

Watch UMass vs. Missouri: How to stream college football for free

Fans looking to watch this college football game on ESPN2 can do so for free on fuboTV, which offers a free trial ( and $30 off your first month) or on DirecTV Stream, which also offers a free trial. SlingTV has promotional offers available, as well.

Mild drought conditions declared for Central, Northeast Mass.

Following two months of below normal rainfall, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Central and Northeast Regions of

New rules should make methadone easier to get, but change is slow in many places

An effective treatment for opioid addiction is easier to get after the Biden administration changed rules. That's making a difference for some people battling opioid use disorder, but access is still limited.

Nascimento: MCAS uphold standards for our students and economy

As the commonwealth’s voters go to the polls in less than a month, we at the North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce are deeply concerned about Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which

Massachusetts pharmacist gets up to 15 years in prison for meningitis outbreak deaths

A Massachusetts pharmacist has been sentenced in Michigan to 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2012 national meningitis outbreak that killed dozens of people

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?

MCAS ballot question finally gives parents a say in standardized testing. How will they vote?

The outcome of Question 2 could influence the direction of schooling for generations of students and families, either lessening the role of MCAS testing or reinforcing its existence.

Patriots Lose Crucial Offensive Player Ahead of Texans Showdown

The New England Patriots will be without their top running back, Rhamondre Stevenson, for their Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Lawsuit accuses 40 top colleges of inflating prices for students with divorced parents

A college student and a former college student accused some of America's wealthiest schools of violating antitrust law in the financial aid process.

10 incredible photos of the Northern Lights over Massachusetts

Massachusetts residents were treated to a breathtaking display of northern lights Thursday night, with vibrant colors filling the skies across the state.

Prosecutors in Sandra Birchmore case say they have DNA evidence they intend to use

Federal prosecutors say they intend to introduce DNA evidence in their case against Matthew Farwell, a former Stoughton police detective accused of killing Sandra Birchmore. Farwell has been indicted on federal charges in the death of Birchmore,

How a puppy killed by a doggy daycare fight spurred Healey to reform the pet care industry

The law, named Ollie’s Law after the puppy, will regulate Massachusetts’s previously unchecked pet care industry.

Canton man charged with murder in Labor Day shooting inside Dorchester barbershop

Diamond Jose Brito pleaded not guilty Friday in connection with the Dorchester barbershop double shooting that killed Elijah Ricardo Clunie.

Will there be another chance to see the northern lights in MA this weekend? What NOAA says

After the northern lights made a rare appearance in the Massachusetts sky Thursday night, will there be another chance to see them this weekend?

Readers share photos of the Northern Lights in Massachusetts

The sky was lit up pink and green for some in New England Thursday night as the Northern Lights appeared farther south than usual.

Charter Schools’ Virtuous Improvement Cycle Betters K-12 System

Creating more charter schools will improve the quality of K-12 public schools and reduce inequality in America.

Lifelong Massachusetts resident found murdered in her Georgia home

Police forced their way into the woman's home and found her body wrapped in a blanket on the living room floor.

Vote ‘yes’ on Question 2 to end the MCAS graduation requirement

While Massachusetts consistently ranks first on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, it also has some of the largest and most persistent test score gaps.