At unique May Day protest, ICE fears loom large over immigrant labor, life
The rally, organized by LUCE Immigrant Justice Network and allies, included several undocumented immigrants who spoke about their own personal interactions with ICE.
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At repair events, fixing broken things to avoid a purchase and the landfill
Repair cafes, fixit clinics, restart parties – while there's no standardized term, there's probably a pop-up volunteer event near you. -
As colleges struggle, Baker says sports can be part of the solution
Former governor and NCAA president says UMass hockey title boosted student applications. -
Red Sox ‘didn’t know’ about DHS posting Fenway on social media, says team president
The Boston team has had little to say about the image since it was shared Tuesday. -
Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
Community Healthlink, an affiliate of UMass Memorial Health, oversees programs that help people with substance abuse, homelessness and other mental health challenges. -
UMass Amherst chef accused of murder in campus hotel, pleads not guilty
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a murder last night at a hotel on the campus of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Officials confirmed the woman was on staff at the university. -
Advocates push Mass. to enact ‘Clean Slate’ legislation
A bill now before state lawmakers would automatically seal criminal records for certain eligible people. -
Batteries, smart thermostats can help New England's grid and make customers some cash
New England utilities and grid operators are working to reduce demand on the grid during times of peak use. In the long run, those efforts could help mitigate how much more infrastructure New England needs to build. -
GBH Daily: Plasma for sale
Selling blood plasma is one more way people say they’re dealing with the rising cost of living.
