State, CSX agree to rail upgrades in the Berkshires
An agreement struck between the Department of Transportation and railroad company CSX will reduce conflicts between freight trains and the state's desire to further expand passenger rail service in the Berkshires, the Healey administration said Thursday.
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In Biddeford hearing, House Dems charge GOP with failing to investigate fatal ICE shooting
Pingree and several colleagues held a field hearing in Biddeford today, vowing to conduct an official investigation if Democrats retake the House majority in November. -
Brockton mayor could be charged with assault and battery after clerk-magistrate finds probable cause
As of Monday, no charges had been filed. -
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In some Worcester neighborhoods, trees are few and far between
Gateway City programs, local initiatives and city investments are helping expand Worcester's urban tree canopy. Yet some of the neighborhoods that would benefit most remain the hardest places to plant. -
Despite need for immigrant mental health support, Mass. lacks resources
There is no coordinated system to address the behavioral health of immigrants in Massachusetts. But the needs are great -
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Healey moves to block Kratom sales from convenience stores, smoke shops
Kratom is a plant-based substance, but a synthetic version sold around the state can cause opioid-like addiction, withdrawal and overdoses. -
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena arrested by FBI on wire fraud, money laundering charges
The mayor is being accused of misusing COVID small-business loans to fund his campaign account, pay personal taxes and hard-money mortgages that encumbered various properties he owned in Lawrence.
