Stress levels are leading to an increase in broken teeth, Mass. dentists report
In a survey by the Massachusetts Dental Society, more than 75% of respondents said they’d seen an increase in teeth grinding or clenching in their patients.
Bar advocate work stoppage reaches crisis level as courts seek SJC intervention
Trial courts are under pressure to provide due process to defendants in criminal cases amidst a work stoppage by bar advocates who represent indigent people charged with a crime. The Trial courts have filed a motion to request the MA Supreme Judicial Court intervene and allow more judges to hold hearings.
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Renters find relief at Worcester legal clinic to clear their eviction records
A new state law lets people with past evictions file a petition to seal those records. -
Wu escalates war of words with challenger Kraft: ‘The public deserves to know’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu questioned Josh Kraft’s fitness to lead Boston. -
Friction between Trump and Harvard leaves local business community on edge
Business representatives say the campus community is a driving force behind the square’s economy. -
Harvard will give up photos of enslaved people after legal fight with descendant
The photos are believed to be the earliest-known photos of enslaved people in America. -
CDC decision sparks concern about access to COVID vaccines for kids and pregnant women
The CDC is no longer recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for healthy pregnant women and children.
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