This damaged musket tells a story of the chaotic start to the Revolutionary War
This gun was carried by John Munroe as he joined other colonial militiamen in facing down British troops on Lexington Green.

Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts
California-based company Sunrun Inc. has sued more than 420 Massachusetts residents for breaking contracts. Many homeowners allege it’s a scam.
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Distraction or threat to democracy? Mass. delegation split on Trump's talk of third term.
While the Constitution prohibits three presidential terms, Trump says there are ways to circumvent that ban. -
GBH Daily: Local homebuilders brace for tariffs
Fear of rising costs and slower production. -
Massachusetts homebuilders brace for tariffs to raise costs and slow housing production
Rising costs for construction materials could make it harder to address Massachusetts’ affordable housing shortage. -
Jeremiah Program’s two-generational approach supports single moms on their way out of poverty
For single mothers in major cities, getting a college degree isn't always front-of-mind. The Jeremiah Program wants to make those goals attainable. -
Riders welcome permanent ferry routes to East Boston and Lynn
The routes connecting downtown Boston with both East Boston and Lynn went into full-time service on Monday.
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