Trial of former Suffolk County sheriff charged with extortion slated to start Monday
Steve Tompkins is accused of two counts of extortion in a case that mixes politics and the cannabis industry.
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Massachusetts supporters of cannabis law gather to "stop the repeal"
Dispensary owners, health care workers and activists gathered on the steps of the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, railing against a ballot question that would roll back legal marijuana. -
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Millions in medical debt erased for 140,000 Massachusetts residents
Massive $170 million relief effort announced for tens of thousands of Massachusetts residents facing medical debt. -
At this local barbershop, the World Cup is a celebration of two homelands
Atlas Barber Shop is hosting watch parties for Morocco and U.S. games. -
Brockton adult recalls another ‘very concerning’ interaction with Mayor Moises Rodrigues
The latest accusation stems from a comment allegedly made to an adult before Rodrigues won election. -
New Boston pilot program lets riders hail taxis through Uber, Lyft
Taxi drivers are seeing the new option as a major boost. But rideshare drivers are more mixed — some optimistic, some concerned. -
Pressley introduces federal bill to speed up wheelchair repairs
Wheelchair users say it's common to wait months to get a repair. -
What Boston shares with its ‘surprisingly similar’ Taiwanese sister city
“Back in the 1960s and ’70s, when the first wave of Taiwanese immigrants came to Boston ... they worked hand in hand with governments to support closer ties between Taiwan and Boston.”
