Thousands of wheelchairs are damaged on flights every year. New federal rules could prevent that.
“You really can’t put a price tag on somebody’s independence and freedom to move,” one Massachusetts advocate said.
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Testing how much metal is in your blood could help get an Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Research from a UMass-Lowell team found that Alzheimer’s patients had certain concentrations of common elements in their blood plasma not present people who did not have dementia.
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Progressive groups urge Beacon Hill to make anti-Trump push before year’s end
In a pair of open letters, the signers say waiting until 2025 would be a mistake. -
Michelle Wu says Senate defeat of property tax plan 'heartbreaking' for local homeowners
Wu pushed back against lawmakers who criticized the math behind her plan -
Worcester approves pay raise for City Manager Eric Batista
Councilors made several changes to the new contract with Eric Batista after residents previously criticized it. -
Ask Margaret Atwood and Roxane Gay questions about classic books with a new AI startup
Rebind’s co-founder wants their books and interviews to help more readers parse classics with expert commentary and foster an interactive learning experience. -
Cleanup and wildlife rescue continues following oil spill in the Muddy River
The Massachusetts DEP is investigating the source of the leak that spilled into the Muddy River.
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