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Massachusetts has new law for establishing parental rights. What's it about?
BOSTON — When Jacob and Daniel Morris sought to fulfill the dream of becoming parents together, they traveled to Pennsylvania to seek a surrogate. It was there that both their names would be on their child’s birth certificate. The family now lives in Grafton but was celebrating the Parentage Act signing at the...
Insider explains Patriots keeping Bailey Zappe amid Joe Milton III hype
Fans and pockets of analysts are wondering why the New England Patriots continue to hold onto backup quarterback Bailey Zappe through the preseason even though sixth-round draft pick Joe Milton III seems on track to earn a roster spot along with fellow rookie Drake Maye and veteran Jacoby Brissett. Patriots insider Chris Mason of MassLive touched upon that subject ahead of New England's exhibition matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. "Right now he’s a security blanket," Mason said about Zappe. "I don’t think the coaching staff trusts the backup offensive line at all — with good reason — and that’s why Zappe played seven series in the preseason opener after the starters departed. They’re not...
Callahans Help Grow Sport With Sail to Prevail
Sailing 8/15/2024 12:40:00 PM CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Harvard Sailing rising juniors Justin Callahan and Mitchell Callahan have helped grow the sport of sailing with their involvement with Sail To Prevail. Founded in 1982, Sail To Prevail was the first sailing program for individuals with disabilities in the United States. The Crimson program as a whole has also worked with Sail To Prevail, providing sailing opportunities for those in the Greater Boston Area. Print Friendly Version Justin Callahan Sophomore Undeclared Mitchell Callahan Sophomore Undeclared Justin Callahan Sophomore Undeclared Mitchell Callahan Sophomore Undeclared.
River Hawks Fall in Close Battle, 1-0, on Opening Night to Merrimack
LOWELL, Mass. - Graduate student Taylor Burgess (Mendon, Mass.) made six saves on the night, as the UMass Lowell women's soccer team (0-1-0) fell, 1-0 to the Warriors of Merrimack (1-0-0) Thursday evening at Cushing Field. "This is our third game together as a team, so we are still growing...
Quick-Thinking Driver and Massachusetts State Trooper Save Desperate Hawk
There's so much bad news, so when something heartwarming happens, it's nice to share it with the public. That's what the Massachusetts State Police did on their Instagram this week. A truck driver had called about an injured hawk on the side of the highway near Northampton, Massachusetts. The man...
Governor Healey signs bill to help protect firefighters from equipment containing PFAS
A new law looks to change how forever chemicals are used in firefighting gear. At a signing ceremony on Beacon Hill on Thursday Governor Maura Healey signed a bill into law meant to protect firefighters from harmful PFAS in their equipment which have been linked to higher rates of cancer.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Woman wins $1M prize from $10 ticket
A woman from New Bedford won a $1 million prize from a $10 scratch ticket game and came forward to claim her prize on Wednesday. Donna Balut had bought her winning “$2,000,000 50X Cashword” ticket at a gas station in her hometown, called Belleville Discount Gas at 535 Belleville Ave.
Massachusetts lawyer group demands school districts stop denying migrant children the right to attend school
Saugus, Mass. – Pushing back against what they say is a recent wave of school districts seeking to illegally deny migrant children the right to attend school, Lawyers for Civil Rights and Massachusetts Advocates for Children today demanded that Saugus Public Schools immediately revise its Student Admissions Policy. They believe that the policy, adopted in August 2023, imposes overly stringent residency and proof-of-identity requirements and impermissibly denies admission to children of families who have not filled out the Town Census.
American Artist Appreciation Month: Artist Eva Cowdery’s exhibitions began in Winchester
WINCHESTER — In 1931, while artists Hermann Dudley Murphy and Gerrit Beneker were assisting the trustees of the Winchester Public Library in acquiring works by local artists for a permanent collection in the new library building, there was, at first, no mention of any women artists. Already owned was a portrait of library patron David Skillings painted in 1889 by Esther M. Baldwin. Soon a resident suggested obtaining a picture by Foxcroft Cole’s daughter Adelaide, but that did not happen.
A sports agent from Mass. went viral. He isn’t ready to fade away.
Sean Stellato is from Salem, Massachusetts, and to this day lives in the Boston area. His vibes, nevertheless, are pure New Jersey. On a Friday morning in late July, the New York Giants were deep into training camp for the upcoming season, with dozens of athletes hoping to secure one of 53 spots on the team. Across the street, at MetLife Stadium, Sean Stellato swaggered through the largely empty corridors, totally at ease.
As Vineyard Wind tries to recover after turbine incident, new Salem wind project begins
Despite ongoing issues at the first major offshore wind farm in the country that has temporarily halted energy production, Massachusetts is continuing to emphasize wind as a source of renewable energy. That starts with another major project on the North Shore. If you purchase a product or register for an...
The First Snowfall in Massachusetts Will Happen This Fall?
While it still may be summer, people are already thinking about the change of seasons. The cool crisp air of fall will be rolling in which means sweaters and long pants will take center stage for our outdoor adventures. In Massachusetts, weather can change on a dime and New Englanders are particularly familiar with seeing snow before the actual winter season kicks in. I rarely put my seasonal clothes away as weather conditions can be so sporadic.
Winning Mass. lottery tickets, 2 $100K and 1 $50K, to expire in September
Three lottery prizes won last year in Massachusetts, two worth $100,000 and one worth $50,000, will begin to expire in less than a month if the winners do not come forward to claim them. The two $100,000 prizes are from separate “Mass Cash” drawings held last year. One was won...
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