Massachusetts prison and jail calls doubled in first year of free calls
Legislators and advocates say that the results have been overwhelmingly positive, although there were some logistical hiccups in the launch.
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South Boston's Luisa Sparrow named 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year
“There is so much room to work on academics with students and also work on their living skills,” she said.
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FOG = clog. Here's why you shouldn't pour fat, oil or grease down the drain.
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AG Campbell won't get involved in Question 1 dispute — yet
Andrea Campbell said the attorney general's office can only get involved if the dispute between the auditor and Massachusetts Legislature goes to litigation. -
Thanksgiving storm could cause travel hiccups around New England
With record-breaking numbers of people on the road this season, rain and possible snow could complicate holiday travel. -
What do you really want to say at Thanksgiving dinner?
We went to Boston's Nubian Square to ask. -
Boston reparations panel members are committed to their slow-moving work
One clear point of disagreement between task force members is public meetings — the panel has not had one since March.
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