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MA Domestic Abuse Fatalities Surge Nearly 20 Percent
Mass. domestic violence murders jumped nearly 20% to a 5-year high in 2024, per a state report tracking 26,297 abuse incidents, aggravated assaults, and intimidation cases.
Taunton Just Dropped a Summer-Long Ban on Outdoor Water Use
Taunton outdoor water ban limits non-essential use through September 2026. State-mandated restrictions tie Taunton River streamflow to local reservoir management.
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Already Kissing Warren's Ring
Senator Elizabeth Warren emerges as a progressive kingmaker for 2028. Potential Democratic presidential nominees court her influence despite her past electoral losses.
Flag Day Concert Slated for Marion's Tabor Academy
Join the Tri-County Symphonic Band in Marion, MA for a massive Flag Day Pops Concert celebrating America 250 with iconic patriotic music.
Bristol's Fourth of July Celebration Among Nation's Best
A new USA Today reader poll ranked the nation's best Fourth of July celebrations, landing Bristol, Rhode Island, in the top five spots.
MA May Repeal Law Tying Welfare to School Attendance
Massachusetts Senate votes 36-4 to repeal Learnfare, a 1995 TAFDC welfare reform policy reducing public financial assistance for low-income families whose children have excessive school absences.
Why Wasn't Richard Hatch Part of "Survivor 50" Finale?
Original "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch claims CBS lied about inviting all past winners to the Season 50 finale, sparking outrage from fans who miss the reality show's competitive edge.