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.
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 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.
Experts said that if the test requirement is repealed, the state should consider alternate graduation requirements to ensure continued minimum standards.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Students from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School returned from the SkillsUSA National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, with exceptional accomplishments, marking a historic milestone
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karen Read is on trial for the murder of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found unresponsive outside a friend’s home on a snowy morning, with the case
(WJAR) — When heading to the polls, Massachusetts voters will answer a few questions on their ballot. Ballot question 4 is asking if psychedelic substances should be legal in the state. A yes vote would create an advisory board to license psychedelic substances and allow people age 21 and older to even grow their own mushrooms.
Hiring in Massachusetts showed signs of losing steam in September compared to August as more people looked for work, according to preliminary state data released Friday, although the state’s labor market is still relatively healthy compared to a year ago.
Police are searching for a masked man who stole money from three Westborough, Massachusetts, businesses, including one in which he broke through a bathroom wall in an adjacent restaurant to gain access to the business.
Massachusetts voters can begin casting early ballots in person on Saturday, joining the hundreds of thousands who have already begun submitting their ballots by mail.
Pressley acknowledged the collaborative effort that brought the bill to fruition, thanking Sen. Liz Miranda, Rep. Chris Worrell, Councilor Brian Worrell, and the many advocates and restaurateurs who played a role in its success, including the Black Hospitality Workers Organization.
AccuWeather is stating that the high temperature on Monday, Oct. 21 will be 78 degrees, with a low that day of 52 degrees. For the most part, the high temperatures next week will stay in the upper-60s, according to the weather agency.
