Port: Massachusetts anti-LGBTQ group organized North Dakota resolution against same-sex marriage

MINOT — Last month, state lawmakers in the North Dakota House of Representatives narrowly approved House Concurrent Resolution 3013 calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its ruling striking down state bans on same-sex marriage. In the immediate …

Measles case in Vermont raises concerns in Massachusetts

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A case of the measles has been confirmed in our neighboring state of Vermont. Western Mass News took a look at the data surrounding measles cases here in the Commonwealth to find out whether or not you should be …

Massachusetts cities and towns brace for 'catastrophic' federal budget cuts

Cities and towns across Massachusetts are keeping a close and wary eye on the federal government as they shape their municipal budgets for the new fiscal year that starts this July. Local leaders say federal funding cuts pushed by the Trump administration …

Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts top list of the best places in the U.S. for Women’s Power and Influence, Alabama last

New Report: Washington, D.C. holds the top position in the nation regarding women’s power and influence. Alabama and Mississippi rank last. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW REPORT: Washington, D.C. and …

Volt Typhoon hackers were in Massachusetts utility’s systems for 10 months

Chinese hackers connected to the Volt Typhoon campaign spent nearly one year inside the systems of a major utility company in Littleton, Massachusetts. In a report published Wednesday, operational technology (OT) cybersecurity firm Dragos described their …

Oldest Hockey Rink in the World is Still Active in Massachusetts

Hockey is a way of life in New England. The south has college football, sure. The Northeast...we own hockey (despite a tough Bruins season and losing our captain this year). Did you know that the oldest active hockey rink in the world is in Massachusetts? …

‘The Pink House,’ a Massachusetts landmark, torn down Tuesday morning

By Emily Maher, Phil Tenser Click here for updates on this story     NEWBURY, Massachusetts (WCVB) — Crews hired by a federal department demolished a dilapidated house that had become a North Shore landmark on Tuesday morning. Demolition of The Pink House, …

Massachusetts educators concerned with loss of federal funding as Dept. of Education cuts jobs

Enhancing Representation in Massachusetts: The Case for Preferential and Proportional Electoral Systems

The Massachusetts bicameral legislative body—formally, the Massachusetts General Court—does not reflect the demographic or political makeup of the state. White members of the legislature are present in proportions that outpace their share of the population …

Massachusetts Supermarket Closing for Good

Massachusetts retailers have been feeling the effects of inflation and high costs on everyday items and it's only going to get worse. Many retailers have had to shut down underperforming stores in order to keep their company alive. Some are able to …