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This Mass. county is among the most religiously diverse in the US
One Massachusetts county is among the most religiously diverse in the U.S., according to a new Public Religion Research Institute study. The study, released on Aug. 28, looked at the religious landscape in the U.S. in 2023. Overall, it found that “the percentage of Americans who identify as white Christians...
Republicans in Massachusetts select attorney John Deaton to take on Sen. Elizabeth Warren
BOSTON (AP) — Attorney John Deaton won a three-way Republican primary to face off against incumbent U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Massachusetts primary. Deaton, a former U.S. Marine and cryptocurrency attorney who was born in Detroit, announced earlier this year that he would vie for the chance to challenge Warren as she runs for her third term in office. He defeated fellow Republicans industrial engineer Bob Antonellis and Quincy City Council President Ian Cain. Deaton will face off against Warren in November. Warren said in an email that she’s accepted two October debates, one in Boston and one in Springfield.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Lobster Roll Trust claims $1 million prize
A $1 million lottery prize was claimed by a trust last week that was named after a classic New England summer meal. The $1 million prize was from “$10,000,000 Premier Cash,” a $20 scratch ticket game released on April 18, 2023. There are still four $1 million prizes and two $10 million grand prizes remain gin to be claimed in the game as of Sept. 3.
Patriots punish rookie WR Javon Baker for angry video rant
New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo revealed on Monday that the team has punished rookie wide receiver Javon Baker for his angry Instagram live rant. Baker went live in a social media video on Sunday after receiving a traffic ticket and called out police officers in Massachusetts. “[This situation] in...
Massachusetts Based Stop & Shop Eliminating These Items from Their Stores
Massachusetts is a great place to live. Residents and visitors have their choice of city or county life, plenty of restaurants, and of course, plenty of shopping. Massachusetts is home to an abundance of independent retailers from book stores, to sports equipment and gift shops. While small and family-owned businesses are a vital part of the state's economy, big box stores have their place in Massachusetts as well.
Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]
Mass. Primary 2024: Why your vote means more than you think it does | John L. Micek
On the morning of my 18th birthday, I did two things right away: I drove to the post office to fill out my selective service card, and then I registered to vote. More than three decades later, the details of the former are largely lost to the mists of time. The details of the latter, however, remain as vivid as the day it happened.
Former Obama adviser David Plouffe goes all in for nephew in swing legislative seat
A key legislative race in Massachusetts is garnering national attention as both parties look to wrest control of a swing seat in the state Senate where Democratic incumbent Susan Moran is retiring. The race, which is Republicans’ first chance to flip the seat in four years, has attracted the attention of former Obama adviser David […]
Massachusetts cities are quickly embracing new emission-slashing building code option
A year and a half since Massachusetts introduced an optional new building code aimed at lowering fossil fuel use, climate activists are heartened by how quickly cities and towns are adopting the new guidelines. The new code, known as the specialized stretch code, became law in 2023. Since then, 45...
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