ICE confirms Maine immigration surge, tells Fox News nearly 50 arrests have been made so far
ICE deputy assistant director Patricia Hyde told Fox her agency is targeting 1,400 immigrants in Maine.
Poll shows most Mass. K-12 students have used AI for schoolwork
The new statewide poll by MassINC Polling Group also shows parents are divided by the use of AI, and want more safeguards and digital literacy education.
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State forecasts lower winter heating bills for most Mass. homes
As an investigation of utility bill cost drivers gets underway, state government has projected that about three-quarters of Massachusetts homes could spend between 4% and 9% less than last year on heating this winter. -
Boston Harbor welcomes back shellfish harvesting, says goodbye to dirty water
For the first time in decades, water quality has improved enough to reclassify certain areas to allow shellfishing for human consumption. -
In sudden twist, Liz Breadon clinches Boston City Council presidency
Breadon was elected in a tight vote against Councilor Brian Worrell. -
Connector reports health insurance enrollment churn
The number of Massachusetts residents who dropped insurance accessed through the state Health Connector was roughly balanced out by those who signed up for plans through the state exchange. -
Questions linger about policing in Cambridge three years after killing of Sayed Faisal
Cambridge police officers started wearing body cameras last year.
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