Outside Without a Mask On in Massachusetts [PHIL-OSOPHY]Outside Without a Mask On in Massachusetts [PHIL-OSOPHY]Experts are saying it's time for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker to drop the mask mandate for when people are outdoors.Phil PaleologosPhil Paleologos
Experts, Advocates Suggest Outdoor Mask Mandates Be LiftedExperts, Advocates Suggest Outdoor Mask Mandates Be LiftedA conservative group is calling on Massachusetts' governor to lift the state’s outdoor mask-wearing mandate.Associated PressAssociated Press
Maura Healey Is Coming On Strong [OPINION]Maura Healey Is Coming On Strong [OPINION]Campaign finance records indicate Healey has more than $3 million in her campaign war chest at this point, compared to Charlie Baker's $561,253.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Baker Receives High Marks for Handling PandemicBaker Receives High Marks for Handling PandemicThe poll shows 71 percent of state residents approve of Baker's handling of the crisisJim PhillipsJim Phillips
Baker Could See Lots of Traffic on the Campaign Trail [OPINION]Baker Could See Lots of Traffic on the Campaign Trail [OPINION]Once the most popular governor in America, Massachusetts' Charlie Baker has yet to announce whether he'll seek another term next year. Barry RichardBarry Richard
Massachusetts Governor to Sign Sweeping Climate Change BillMassachusetts Governor to Sign Sweeping Climate Change BillMassachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday he plans to sign a sweeping climate change bill.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Vaccine Timelines In MassachusettsNew Vaccine Timelines In MassachusettsAll residents of Massachusetts age 16 and older will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine beginning April 19.Associated PressAssociated Press
Massachusetts Finally Has COVID on the Run [OPINION]Massachusetts Finally Has COVID on the Run [OPINION]When and if there is another pandemic, let's hope Massachusetts will be better prepared to cope with it.Barry RichardBarry Richard
A Year of Monumental Change Due to COVID [OPINION]A Year of Monumental Change Due to COVID [OPINION]It has been an interesting and historic year, the likes of which I hope never to experience again. But a year from which I hope we've all learned many lessons.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Welcoming Students Back [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]Welcoming Students Back [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]Most New Bedford students will return to in-person learning this month.Jim PhillipsJim Phillips