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Dedham School Committee member's alleged middle school threats leave parents on edge
William “Billy” Walsh of the school committee in Dedham, Massachusetts, is accused of improperly gaining access to Dedham Middle School and making threats
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Police seek ‘unknown number' of suspects in Wakefield double shooting
Two men were found shot inside a car Tuesday evening in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and are suffering serious injuries in the wake of the incident.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade organizers hope to mitigate unruly behavior in Southie
With some residents frustrated by the chaos of last year’s South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade, organizers hope an earlier start time and other changes help
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Snowbanks prevent mail delivery to some in NH
The United States Postal Service is now requiring some residents to pick up their mail directly from the post office if their mailboxes remain inaccessible due to snow in southern New Hampshire.
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How tariffs on building materials could impact construction costs in Mass.
As Massachusetts continues grappling with a severe housing shortage, industry experts are split on whether the Trump administration’s tariffs on key building materials could exacerbate the problem. Canada supplies approximately 30% of the lumber used in the U.S., making it a crucial player in the American housing market. President Donald Trump recently announced 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and softwood…
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With Trump back in office, where do women's reproductive rights stand?
A government website to educate people about their reproductive rights has been taken down on the heels of President Donald Trump‘s inauguration. The move is exacerbating long-held fears about what his presidency means for abortion access. “Just hours after taking the oath of office, Donald Trump took down reproductiverights.gov — a website to help women find health care and...
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‘Hurt and horrified': LGBTQ+ advocates react to Trump's executive order on gender
Among President Donald Trump‘s flurry of executive orders was a new rule proclaiming that the U.S. government will only recognize two genders. While some local organizations are applauding the move in Massachusetts, others are supporting the LGBTQ+ community, many of whom fear what comes next. The executive order requires “government-issued identification documents, including passports, visas and global entry cards,...
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Relief and skepticism felt in Mass. as Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire
The last 15 months of war in Israel and Gaza have profoundly impacted people in Massachusetts, particularly those with family overseas. While the ceasefire agreement reached Wednesday offers a glimmer of hope after a period of intense suffering, significant uncertainty remains. For some, the news offers a chance to breathe easier. “For the first time in almost 500 days, Palestinians…
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‘A very smooth transaction': Kelly's Roast Beef sold to private equity firm
Kelly’s Roast Beef, a staple on the North Shore for 73 years, has been sold to a private equity firm owned by a Massachusetts native. “I think anybody who has grown up in Revere or the neighboring communities knows about Kelly’s,” Revere resident Aaron Seigal said. “I’ve been coming here over 50 years,” Revere resident Roger Ciampoli added. The...
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Mass. residents reflect on meeting Jimmy Carter as businesses praise his impact
As the country mourns the death of former President Jimmy Carter, a handful of lucky people in Massachusetts are reflecting on their own experiences meeting him in person. Bruce Percelay, a Boston real estate mogul, had the chance to meet the late president while serving as the chairman of Habitat for Humanity. Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, were the face…
