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Connecticut 2 days ago

Bus driver who claimed to accidentally eat THC gummies, pass out on highway granted probation

A bus driver in Bridgeport, Connecticut, has been offered a two-year probation program after saying he accidentally ingested THC gummies while driving on the interstate.

Massachusetts 3 days ago

Massachusetts weighs temporary shelter funding amid homeless, migrant crises

Massachusetts lawmakers are considering a bill that would include funding for temporary homeless shelter spaces as the state's current system remains at capacity.

LIFESTYLE 5 days ago

On this day in history, November 29, 1832, 'Little Women' author Louisa May Alcott is born in Philadelphia

Louisa May Alcott, best known as the author of "Little Women," was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 29, 1832. She served as a Civil War nurse before achieving literary fame.

Massachusetts 5 days ago

Massachusetts Gov. Healey unveils climate blueprint for coastal communities

Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday unveiled a strategy she claims will better insulate the state's 78 coastal communities from effects of long-term climate change.

College 5 days ago

US Dept of Education opens investigation of Harvard over antisemitism on campus

The Department of Education Office for Civil Rights is investigating whether Harvard failed to respond to alleged harassment of Jewish or Israeli students.

Massachusetts 5 days ago

Crash near Boston leaves 2 cars wedged in front of former restaurant location with passengers trapped inside

Police in Massachusetts are looking into what cause d a crash that resulted in two cars wedged in the front of a former Boston Market location.

Massachusetts November 22

Massachusetts track coach pleads guilty to attempting to trick women into sending nude photos

A former college track and field coach has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit computer fraud and one count of computer fraud.

Massachusetts November 21

Bruins' Milan Lucic pleads not guilty to assaulting wife

Boston Bruins forward Milan Lucic has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his wife and was released on personal recognizance bail. The incident occurred at his North End apartment.

Massachusetts November 20

Massachusetts to let homeless families camp in state transportation building as shelter system overflows

Massachusetts announced Monday its plans to allow homeless families to stay overnight in the state transportation buildings as the state grapples with a shortage of shelter space.

Massachusetts November 17

Boston's Logan Airport not 'appropriate place' to house displaced migrants, Massport CEO says

Massport interim CEO Ed Freni told reporters Friday that Logan Airport in Boston is "not an appropriate place" to house an influx of migrants in the area.