Crazy Historical Fact: It Was Once ILLEGAL to Celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts

For years, there have been Christmas themed movies depicting some insane plots where somehow throughout the storyline, 'Christmas can't be celebrated' or 'Christmas has to be saved'. In every film, although it may be entertaining to …

A Break for Massachusetts Nonprofits: Lowering the Demand for Financial Reporting and Providing Incentives for Board ...

The Massachusetts legislature and Governor Healey recently passed into law An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts’ Economic Leadership (the “Act”)[1].  The Act provides significant changes in the nonprofit space which will alleviate financial …

This Quaint Small Town is Now the Most Beautiful Town to Visit in Massachusetts

If you live in Massachusetts, you are well aware that the Bay State has some pretty unique, as well as aesthetically pleasing, small towns throughout the state. It seems we lucked out when it comes to being here. However, recently one had the distinguished …

Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts; 1 is likely to die

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: Associated Press Patrick Whittle Published Dec 18, 2024  •  2 minute read A male North Atlantic right whale is pictured with a line wrapped around it near Nantucket, Massachusetts. Photo by NOAA Fisheries …

Massachusetts legislators nix overdose prevention sites in stalled opioid bill

Massachusetts legislators reached a deal to advance a long-debated bill focused on preventing opioid overdose deaths and improving access to treatment while omitting one central sticking point: a proposal to allow overdose prevention centers. The House …

Massachusetts state senator proposes legislation to regulate drones

BOSTON - When the sun goes down lately, eyes go up - looking for drones in the sky following reports of an inundation of the flying objects in New Jersey. Comments on social media in local Massachusetts groups paint the picture of suspicion. "PSYOP…

Blind 20-year-old Massachusetts cat rescued from freezing pond in 'nothing short of a miracle'

Animal control told NBC 10 that the cat was in shock when they arrived on the scene. ( Image: westfordanimalcontrol/Facebook) A Massachusetts town is rejoicing after animal control officials were able to rescue a 20-year-old blind cat named "Tiki…

Endangered whales found entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts coast

Natick adopts rules similar to other Massachusetts sanctuary cities 5-0 in packed meeting

Worried Natick residents blasted the Select Board for passing a sanctuary-like policy just days after the arrest of a local Iranian national in connection with a fatal drone strike that killed three U.S. military members. Originally Published: December 18, …

Full-year financials worsen at Massachusetts' largest hospital system

After making strides toward financial recovery in 2023, Mass General Brigham financial losses worsened incrementally over the course of the past year ending in September. In its financial report for the full fiscal year 2024, which ended on Sept. 30, the …