Lawmakers poised to open up state disability records to families, researchers
Gov. Healey is expected to sign legislation giving family members access to the medical records of their developmentally disabled loved ones who lived in Massachusetts institutional housing.
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Brown professor and former Harvard professor share Nobel Prize in economics
Researchers pioneered the economic concept of “creative destruction” caused by new technologies. -
What’s leading Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket parents to bypass vaccines?
Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both islands, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold. -
Newly published Cabo Verdean Creole dictionary formalizes the ‘people’s language’
A local retired teacher has published the first English to Cabo Verdean Creole dictionary -
New felony charges for protesters spark concern for 1st Amendment advocates
The elevated charges come as Boston and other cities run by Democratic mayors face threats from the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime and curb protests. -
Trump attack on offshore wind puts future of Salem port project in question
For years, building up wind turbines meant betting on the future of energy. Salem took that bet. -
‘It’s my responsibility’: In the wake of ICE raids, youth support their families
A 22-year-old looks for a third job to support her sisters. A 19-year-old in Malden helps his mom pay the rent. There are many more. -
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Local federal workers are ‘anxiety-ridden’ this government shutdown
Employees are concerned about not receiving back pay and making ends meet without a paycheck.
