New Bedford election machines at four precincts faced brief morning delays due to 17-inch ballot clearance issues and a tray failure, but officials resolved the glitches and voting resumed smoothly.
Massachusetts Senate committee advances S 2157 to adopt Atlantic Standard Time year-round, aiming to end Daylight Saving clock changes if neighboring states join.
Police responded to a Dedham Starbucks after a customer demanded two cents in cash change following the end of US penny minting, sparking debate over cash transactions and corporate change policies.
A Fairhaven school named after a retired bus driver. Discover how Leroy L. Wood earned the honor, why three school buildings carry his name and what the selectmen decided in 1964.
Over 97,000 Massachusetts voters signed a petition to challenge Governor Maura Healey's late-term abortion law. The Compassionate Care Coalition seeks a 2028 ballot repeal of the controversial act.
Massachusetts Democrats dominate the State House, holding 35 Senate and 132 House seats. Yet Republicans have ruled the governorship since 1840, claiming 32 of 51 governors.