Holyoke Has Highest Violent Crime Rate In Massachusetts, FBI Data Shows
Holyoke reported 398 violent crimes in 2024, giving it the highest violent crime rate among the Bay State cities reviewed by NewBostonPost.
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Struggling Red Sox Facing Red Hot Texas Rangers This Weekend
The Boston Red Sox will enter its Friday night home game against the Texas Rangers, the opener of a three-game series, looking to end a four-game losing streak.
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Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Set For Aug. 8-9
Massachusetts shoppers will not have to pay the state’s 6.25% sales tax on many retail items under $2,500 during the Aug. 8-9 sales tax holiday.
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Spotlight: Diana DiZoglio — Massachusetts’ Watchdog for Government Accountability
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio has built her public career around a simple but powerful mission: making government more transparent and accountable to the people it serves.
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Boston Trans Period Pride Event Moves To Another City-Owned Building After Library Cancellation
Organizers announced that Trans Period Pride will move to a downtown city-owned office building after Boston Public Library canceled the event.
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Maura Healey Faces Pressure To Opt Massachusetts Into Federal School Scholarship Tax Credit
Gov. Maura Healey faces calls to opt Massachusetts into a new federal tax credit for donations to groups that provide K-12 scholarships.
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Former Red Sox Infielder Christian Arroyo Talks 2021 ALCS, Fenway Park, and Boston Fans
Former Red Sox infielder Christian Arroyo spoke with NewBostonPost about the 2021 ALCS, playing at Fenway Park, facing Bronson Arroyo, and trying to get back to the majors.
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Boston Red Sox Swept By Tampa Bay Rays
Drew Rasmussen struck out a career-high 13 batters over seven scoreless innings, and the Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 7-5, series-sweeping win over the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.
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Hydropower Line, Vineyard Wind Fall Short As Massachusetts Heat Nears
The New England Clean Energy Connect line recently went offline for two weeks, while Vineyard Wind remains below its expected power output.
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Hopkinton Lets Some Sikh Students Carry Ceremonial Knives In School
Hopkinton adopted the kirpan policy in 2024, but it drew new attention this week after Libs of TikTok shared it.
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Massachusetts Animal Welfare Advocates Push To Ban Pet Shop Puppy, Kitten Sales
Animal welfare advocates are urging the Massachusetts House to pass a Senate-approved bill that would ban some pet shop sales, limit animal testing and add protections for pet owners in public housing.
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Five Questions For Tampa Bay Rays Pitcher, Mass. Native Ian Seymour
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour, a Massachusetts native, spoke with NewBostonPost about returning to Fenway Park, playing against childhood friends in the big leagues, and helping Tampa Bay win games.
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Maura Healey Says She Supports Bringing Back Happy Hour
Fresh off signing a law to let cities and towns across the state extend last call for two months this summer, Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind another liquor law expansion Tuesday morning.
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Feds Charge 26 Trinitarios Gang Members In Massachusetts RICO Case Tied To Five Murders
Federal prosecutors charged 26 alleged Trinitarios gang members and associates in Massachusetts in a RICO case tied to five murders, 19 attempted murders and drug trafficking.
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Massachusetts Legislature Passes Bill To Remove So-Called Offensive Language From State Law, Now Heads To Maura Healey's Desk
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a bill that would scrub so-called offensive words from state law. It now heads to Gov. Maura Healey's desk.
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House Bill Would Weaken Voter-Approved Audit Of Legislature, Pioneer Institute Leaders Say
Pioneer Institute leaders say the Massachusetts House bill narrows the voter-approved legislative audit law and shields lawmakers from court oversight.
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Brian Shortsleeve Says He Would Veto Legislative Funding Over Audit Fight
Republican governor candidate Brian Shortsleeve said he would veto funding for the Massachusetts Legislature if lawmakers refuse to comply with Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s audit.
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Worcester Red Sox Outfielder Braiden Ward Is Fast On Bases – and Rubik’s Cubes
Worcester Red Sox outfielder Braiden Ward says solving Rubik’s Cubes keeps his mind sharp before games. His best time is about 35 seconds.
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Westfield Cancels America 250 History Truck Over PragerU Ties
Westfield Police canceled a Freedom 250 mobile history museum event after learning about the project's ties to PragerU.
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