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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.

Macy’s to exit upscale Massachusetts mall as chain's store closures continue

The latest to emerge is at the Kingston Collection mall in Massachusetts, but will stay open for locals to shop there through the holidays and close in early 2025. Macy's has upped the number of stores that it is closing this year, as it attempts to revamp its dwindling business (Pictured: Flagship store in Manhattan)

Treasurer Goldberg ordered deletion of series of texts, ex-Mass. Lottery official says

Public records experts say the allegation that Goldberg ordered a state employee to delete texts — and potentially destroyed her own — raises a red flag.

Mass. House passes $730 million closeout spending bill

The House passed a $730 million spending bill on Thursday. The so-called closeout budget is an annual bill passed every fall to close the books on the previous fiscal year.

Historic Massachusetts Abode That Served as Underground Railroad Safe House Hits the Market for $2.7 Million

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Schomburg: Massachusetts tipped worker calls for wage increase

By voting yes on Question 5, we can ensure every restaurant worker in Massachusetts is paid a full, fair minimum wage with tips on top — making our state’s economy and restaurant industry better

Baystate Health in Western Massachusetts plans more layoffs

The largest health care organization in Western Massachusetts has been losing money and needs to lower costs, its CEO says.

The economy is good. Massachusetts is still expensive.

But first, we’re diving into rising costs for consumers despite a strong economy, and how expensive it is to live in Ma$$achu$ett$. Former president Donald Trump laced into Vice President Kamala Harris and other Democrats in a pointed and at times bitter speech as he headlined the annual Al Smith charity dinner in New York.

Karen Read murder trial security cost Massachusetts State Police $258,278

Security for Karen Read's first trial cost Massachusetts State Police more than a quarter of a million dollars.

Healey to vote no on MCAS, raising tipped worker wage

Healey will vote 'no' on Question 2 to end the use of MCAS as a graduation requirement and Question 5 to phase out the subminimum tipped wage.

Former Massachusetts Child Psychologist Sentenced to State Prison for Child Pornography

Mark Ternullo, a former psychologist, received a 3-4 year prison sentence for possessing child pornography, with a subsequent 3-year probation period and mandatory sex offender registration.

Why did a successful $3 billion state bridge repair program end six years ago?

The state Department of Transportation says it will be spending $3 billion on bridge repairs and replacements through 2029.

Infant found abandoned outside Springfield, Massachusetts, apartment building

Police in Springfield are investigating after a newborn baby was found abandoned outside an apartment building Tuesday night.Officers found the baby, who is weeks old, fully clothed and wrapped in a blanket outside a building in the 1000 block of Worthington Street after a resident reported hearing a baby crying.

Coastal flood advisory affecting 7 Massachusetts counties Friday

A coastal flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 3:07 p.m. valid for Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.

Here’s how to watch Massachusetts high school football online in Week 7

Here is how to watch that game and more across Massachusetts this week on NFHS Network, which is $79.99 per year or a monthly pass for $11.99/month.

Celtics sign former Massachusetts high school star Hason Ward to contract

Boston signed 6-foot-9 forward Hason Ward to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to his agency. Ward hails from St. Thomas, Barbados, but attended high school at Springfield Central — where he put himself on the radar of Division I programs due to his size and shot-blocking capabilities.

Massachusetts again leads on climate change. The state (finally, almost) has a sweeping climate bill

Months after the close of the formal legislative session, House and Senate negotiators announced a comprehensive bill on Thursday that would address clean energy and the climate crisis.

Findings of new poll suggest Mass. believes Sen. Warren, Sen. Markey are both too old

Massachusetts would support a constitutional amendment establishing an age limit for the U.S. Senate and, if enacted, it would force both of the state's septuagenarian senators out of office.

UMass scientists unlock a way to boost fruits and veggies while cleaning up soil

A recently published paper led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst scientists found this can help with crops and reduce heavy metals.

Our Opinion: Massachusetts ballot question endorsements

Every two years, all Bay Staters temporarily become legislators for a day when facing a handful of ballot questions seeking to shape state law via direct democracy.

Auto insurance rates are soaring. Here’s what you can do about it.

The cost of insurance has increased by almost 38 percent since the beginning of 2022, more than double the overall rate of consumer inflation.

Defense Contractor to Pay $950M to Resolve Bribery and Fraud Allegations

Defense contractor RTX Corporation, formerly Raytheon, agreed on Wednesday to a $950 million settlement with U.S. authorities to resolve allegations of bribery and fraud related to its defense contracts with Qatar.

Massachusetts Sports Betting Handle Increases 32.5% YoY in September

The Bay State turned in $678.7 million in wagers and sportsbooks collected more than $73.4 million in revenue in September.

Great white shark was transported by a towing company in Cape Cod after it washed up on a beach

A local towing company in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was enlisted by local police to transport a massive great white shark that had washed up on a local beach.

Mass. voters face least competitive legislative landscape

Ballotpedia dubbed Massachusetts as home to the most uncompetitive state House and Senate races among states with contests this fall, pointing to few incumbents who faced primary challengers and the country's lowest rate of races with both Democrats and Republicans on the ballot.

Poll: 41% of Massachusetts residents say state on wrong track

A new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll cited one "huge issue" as the reason the state is going in the wrong direction, according to respondents.

Does homeowners insurance cover a tree falling on your house?

If a tree damaged a home, the cost to remove that tree is normally covered as part of the necessary repair, O’Brien said. Some insurance companies will also provide a certain amount of coverage for trees that fell due to wind, hail, sleet, or the weight of ice or snow, even if they didn’t damage a structure.

Some families run out of time in Massachusetts' emergency assistance shelters

The move was part of a new legislation requiring emergency assistance shelter stays be capped at nine months. Thousands of families had already been in the system for many months when the time limit was implemented. The state began sending notices to some of those families in July.

Pentucket schools announce early childhood programing

WEST NEWBURY — Pentucket Regional School District Superintendent Justin Bartholomew recently announced the district has begun hosting a variety of early childhood programming for toddlers and young ch

Mass. State Lottery winner: First $500K prize claimed in ‘Game of Thrones’ game

The first $500,000 grand prize from a new "Game of Thrones" lottery game was claimed in Massachusetts on Tuesday.

Mass. residents enrolled in public assistance will now get automatic utility bill discounts

Bay Staters enrolled in SNAP benefits, MassHealth and other public assistance programs will get receive discounts on their natural gas and electric bills under a new partnership between the state and utility companies.

In Warren’s third Senate race, there’s one issue at the center: Immigration

Massachusetts is far from a border state. But as Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Republican challenger, John Deaton, tries to turn the race into a referendum on the issue, he wants everyone to see it as one.

How the presidential election could impact higher education — even in Massachusetts

With the upcoming presidential election around the corner, here's what the two candidates' views are on higher education and what that might mean for Massachusetts.

Our Opinion: Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate

Massachusetts should be proud that its senior senator models national leadership on protecting consumers, holding corporate power accountable and prioritizing issues over personality in defense of our commonwealth's progressive values.

Georgia is voting

Voters in some states can start casting ballots this week as early voting rolls out for the Nov. 5 general election. USA TODAY spoke with Hurricane Helene survivors who are mourning loved ones, including children.

Alexandria Real Estate: Recent Strategy Should Drive Its Stock Price Higher

Alexandria Real Estate is a solid investment opportunity with strong growth potential and attractive valuation metrics. See why ARE is a Buy.

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