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'An extraordinary day for firefighters': Healey signs ban on PFAS in turnout gear
BOSTON ― It was a different kind of phone call that Fall River fire Lt. Jason Burns made on the morning of Aug. 1, after the passage of a bill by Massachusetts lawmakers to ban the use of chemicals linked to cancer in firefighting protective gear. His six years of advocacy had finally...
Champion of Latino leaders in Mass., Cesar Ruiz, must regroup after sanction (Editorial)
Cesar Ruiz, a prominent Western Massachusetts businessman, just got an expensive lesson in campaign finance law. His wish to support Hispanic and Latino candidates for office must no longer violate state rules on how money flows to candidates. Cash he planned to give to candidates, $190,000 worth, will instead benefit charities.
Two years since fire, Mattapoisett Boatyard continues recovery
MATTAPOISETT — For Mattapoisett Boatyard co-owner David Kaiser, it felt like a nearly foregone conclusion from the general public that the more than 60-year-old family business would be sold, after a fire left his boatyard in charred destruction and injured an employee. But Kaiser had a boating community to...
What is the Massachusetts Governor’s Council? Who’s on it? What does it do? | John L. Micek
If you are like most Massachusetts voters, the chances are you don’t give much thought to the Governor’s Council. But if you must, think of this colonial-era throwback as the Bay State’s political equivalent to Schrödinger’s Cat. In other words, you know it’s there, and...
What's keeping drivers from buying EVs? Mostly price.
More drivers are buying them, but electric cars still make up a small share of the market in Rhode Island. A new survey from AAA Northeast of drivers in the Ocean State and its neighbors raises questions about how fast the electric vehicle market share will grow, even as state and federal lawmakers...
Healey Told to Vacate as Massachusetts State House to Close
The Massachusetts State House is closing, forcing employees and elected officials including Governor Maura Healey to find somewhere else to earn their keep. The historic gold-domed state capitol building that sits high atop Beacon Hill in Boston was damaged in a two-alarm fire on July 18, 2023 and must close for repairs. That will happen this month.
These are the 11 top Class of 2025 high school football prospects in Massachusetts
Want to get an early look at future college football stars from Massachusetts? Start with some of the state's top high school football prospects in the Class of 2025. Ten of the state's top 11 prospects all attend either prep or catholic schools with one public school lineman mixed in. They are...
NFL insider weighs in on how Patriots-Matthew Judon standstill will likely end
An NFL insider shared his prediction on how the New England Patriots and Matthew Judon contract saga will likely end. And it doesn’t sound like things will end positively for Judon. Judon and his contract troubles have been a storyline throughout training camp. The Patriots reportedly made the four-time Pro Bowl linebacker a contract offer this summer, but it got turned down. Judon had 13 tackles and four sacks in three games in 2023, before going down with a season-ending biceps injury. He has been a big part of the Patriots’ pass-rushing attack since his arrival to New England in 2021. It doesn’t sound...
Schools have made slow progress on record absenteeism, with millions of kids still skipping class
MEDFORD, Mass. — (AP) — Flerentin “Flex” Jean-Baptiste missed so much school he had to repeat his freshman year at Medford High outside Boston. At school, “you do the same thing every day,” said Jean-Baptiste, who was absent 30 days his first year. “That gets very frustrating.”
Sunrise Bakery and Coffee Shop Returning to Dartmouth
It's been a sore subject in Dartmouth for the past year. Residents have been missing Sunrise Bakery and Coffee Shop on Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. The void is being felt for good reason. Dartmouth residents had enjoyed the convenience of the popular spot for decades. However, after more than 40 years of long days and sleepless nights, brothers Joe and Manny Amaral decided to hang up their aprons.
First Recorded Tornado Outbreak Walloped New England in 1787
Massachusetts experienced the first tornado – or whirlwind, as they called it – ever recorded in what we now refer to as the continental United States. Of course, there were likely many other tornados before then, but the European settlers armed with their quill pens and parchments hadn't arrived to write about them.
Unlikely Patriots Camp Star Demanding Roster Spot With Strong Play
Sixth-year OLB Oshane Ximines continued his stellar summer with an excellent practice on Tuesday seemingly demanding a roster spot by standing out as one of the New England Patriots' better edge rushers during training camp. The former third-round pick was one of New England's stars during their Preseason Week 1...
Fall River Set to Host Epic ‘Decades of Dreams’ Freestyle Music Festival [AUDIO]
The anticipation is building as the South Coast prepares for the Decades of Dreams outdoor music festival, set to light up Fall River on September 21st. This highly anticipated event, presented by Freestyle Madness, promises to be an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and celebration. With a star-studded lineup featuring iconic artists such as Samantha Fox, Frankie J, Shannon, Safire, Lucas Prata, J.J. Fad, Tony Moran, Reina, John Minnis, Tonasia, George Anthony, and the legendary Rockell, this festival is poised to be the event of the year.
Fall River Elementary School Honored by the Boston Celtics
FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Hard work always gets recognized, a statement that holds true for the students at Tansey Elementary School in Fall River. The elementary school was recently named an Attendance All-Star School by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The recognition is due to its efforts in reducing chronic absenteeism among students.
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
‘SNL’ Legend Don Pardo Got His Start in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
There's a lot of buzz in the air for Saturday Night Live. It's an interesting election year and people are anxious to see veteran Maya Rudolph likely reprise her role as Kamala Harris (with a rumored but unlikely appearance by Steve Martin as her running mate Tim Walz). The beloved sketch comedy show is about to celebrate an impressive 50 years on NBC. We will also soon see the release of Saturday Night, a highly anticipated film about the dramatic lead-up to the show's first episode in the 1970s.
Massachusetts organizations work to support families and youth in need
BOSTON — Travoyn Garcia-Parker, an 18-year-old with aspirations in software and mechanical engineering, has overcome significant challenges in his life. Earlier this year, Garcia-Parker experienced homelessness and sought help from theBoston nonprofit Bridge Over Troubled Waters. Struggling to find support, he eventually joined Bridge's Transitional Living Program, where he learned essential life skills.
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