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.
Should abortion be protected in Massachusetts constitution? UMass Amherst/WCVB Poll finds support
Large majorities in Massachusetts support measures to protect abortion access, including amending the state constitution, according to the results of a new poll.
When Colleges Maintain Racial Diversity, That’s Good News, Not Cause for Suspicion
There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.
Key dates to know for voting in Massachusetts this November
Voter registration is due by Oct. 26, early voting is between Oct. 19 and Nov. 1 and Oct. 29 is the final day to request a mail-in ballot.
Hurricane Center Tracking Possible New Cyclone in Caribbean
"Some gradual development is possible if the system stays over water while it moves slowly northwestward," the NHC said.
Parents sue school in Massachusetts after son punished for using AI on paper
The parents of a Massachusetts teenager are suing his high school after they said he was accused of cheating for using an artificial intelligence tool on an assignment. The teen's parents, Jennifer and Dale Harris,
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
HUDSON - A restaurant in Massachusetts was forced to close temporarily after threats were made against its workers. The messages came days after the staff served World War II reenactors who were in the restaurant wearing Nazi uniforms. A group of ...
‘I just don’t see the strategy.’ Business leaders putting up a half-hearted fight on MCAS ballot measure
Despite vows to raise $7 million to fight a ballot measure they worry will hurt the state’s economy, business groups are being vastly outspent by the teachers’ union on Question 2.
Junior Mints to cymbals: What’s made in Massachusetts
Every single one of these minty chocolates is made inside the Tootsie Roll Industries factory — the only remaining candy factory of the 66 that used to make sweets in Cambridge. The looming building just off Kendall and Central Squares is quite mysterious.
Donald Trump uses ‘Full Metal Jacket’ clips to portray his ideal military
Trump’s recent rallies have featured a video with clips of R. Lee Ermey as Marine Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 classic Vietnam War film “Full Metal Jacket.”
Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Federal Prison for Oneida County Stamp Theft and Using Fake Checks
A 32-year-old man from Massachusetts has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for 12 counts of theft of government property.
Ex-Gardner police officer pleads guilty to lesser charge in Hampton sex assault case
Dylan Bryant resigned as a police officer in Gardner, after the indictment in Hampton, New Hampshire case was handed up by the grand jury.
Walgreens to shutter 1,200 stores, including Massachusetts locations
Walgreens plans to close 1,200 U.S. stores, including some in Massachusetts, over three years to improve its struggling business. The closures target underperforming locations.
Massachusetts town fines resident over Trump ad projected on municipal water tower
Town leaders in Hanson, Massachusetts are threatening fines for the person responsible for projecting a Trump for President ad on the town’s water tower.
Members of the Kennedy family gather for funeral of Ethel Kennedy
Members of the Kennedy family gathered Monday for the funeral of Ethel Kennedy, the wife of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. She died on Thursday at age 96.
Poll identifies tight race in certain Massachusetts ballot questions
Some questions have strong support, while one is within the margin of error, and another has Massachusetts voters evenly split.
With her own race at home in Mass., Elizabeth Warren stumps in swing states for Kamala Harris
In Warren’s telling, campaigning out of state is just one part of her work for Massachusetts constituents. But it’s hard not to see it as a sign of confidence about her prospects back home.
This is the most haunted place in Massachusetts, according to Thrillist
This year's list names the most haunted place in Massachusetts as the Lizzie Borden House, the former house of the primary yet acquitted suspect in the unsolved axe murders of her father Andrew Borden and stepmother Abby Gray in 1892.
Concord Museum event among many celebrations in Mass. of Indigenous Peoples Day
The Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers performed at the Concord Museum on Monday, teaching families traditional native dances.
Massachusetts Town Fines Resident Who Projected 'Trump 2024' on Water Tower
A town in Massachusetts has fined a resident for projecting "Trump 2024" onto a municipal water tower.
63% of Mass. schools are still segregated, report finds, despite law against it
An educator with experience advising the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) believes it’s time to sue the state agency if it doesn’t do more to reduce racial imbalances in public schools.
Massachusetts rideshare drivers could unionize if voters approve Question 3
A "yes" vote on Question 3 would allow rideshare drivers to form unions, while a "no" vote would keep the current law unchanged. The Machinists Union is pushing to represent drivers to fight for better pay, hours and protection from being removed from the app without explanation.
Massachusetts town issues $100-a-day fine, cease and desist to resident projecting Trump sign on water tower
A resident of Hanson, Massachusetts, has been asked to stop projecting political signs onto the town’s municipal water tower or face fines, according to a statement released by Hanson Town
Massachusetts rape suspect scheduled to make first court appearance on Tuesday
A rape suspect who was arrested on Friday was held in jail through the long weekend pending his first court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren hopes to serve Massachusetts for another six years
Massachusetts’ first elected woman senator Liz Warren has been working for more than a decade to improve the quality of life for her constituents.
Mizzou football snapshots: Snap counts, PFF grades from Tigers' win over Massachusetts
Missouri's Saturday win over UMass was comfortable and therefore went about as expected. The Tigers enjoyed a chance to recover against minimal opposition and in that, they got something that they needed.
What to watch for in Massachusetts Senate debate between Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and her challenger, attorney John Deaton, engage in their first debate Tuesday on CBS News Boston.
Nobel Prize in economics 2024 awarded to trio for work on differences in prosperity between nations
A trio of economists was awarded the Nobel Prize Monday for their “studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.”
Mass. should keep the MCAS graduation requirement, secretary of education says
The ballot question does not replace what we have right now with a system, it just eliminates the current system,” Tutwiler said on WCVB-TV's On the Record.
I got 14 medical tests done at this fancy resort. I didn't need most of them.
Here's a look at all the tests I had done at Canyon Ranch – and what outside medical professionals actually thought was worth it.
Lucas: A bold stand by Healey
It was bold of Gov. Maura Healey to order the lowering of the U.S. and Massachusetts flags to half-staff in memory of those killed in Hamas’ terrorist attack a year ago on Oct. 7. Healey put the
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.
‘Salaam. Shalom. Peace.’ How US interfaith groups work for peace in a time of war.
While interfaith coalitions might seem quaint in a time when fewer Americans attend church, experts in conflict resolution say the work of these interreligious groups is vital to reweaving the tattered fabric of society.
UMass men’s soccer falls short, loses 4-2 against Davidson
With lights on for Saturday night soccer, the Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s first half was dark going down 2-0 at halftime and ultimately fell short in a 4-2 loss to Davidson.