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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Recount shows Lisa Field held lead in Taunton and Easton state rep race — by 15 votes
The recount for the open House seat to represent parts of Taunton and Easton concluded with the Democrat who originally claimed victory holding on to her win, though by a slightly smaller margin. -
A Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island'
Around 70,000 Cape Verdeans live in Massachusetts, with many of them now calling Brockton home. -
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Martha’s Vineyard reflects on ‘Jaws’ impact, 50 years after the iconic film’s release
Martha’s Vineyard is in the middle of an invasion this summer — one inspired by a 50-year-old mechanical shark and the movie that made it famous. -
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