Cape Cod lobsterman turned NOAA gear expert caught in federal layoffs
After Rob Martin learned his lobster gear had entangled a humpback whale, he made it his mission to prevent others from repeating that experience.
Massachusetts leaders, faithful react to Pope Francis’ death
The Archbishop of Boston, Richard Henning, called the Pope a “lonely voice” calling for people to welcome and help strangers.
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50 years ago, one man made history as Boston Marathon's first official wheelchair athlete
In 1975, Bob Hall was the first wheelchair competitor in the Boston Marathon. Since then, nearly 1,900 wheelchair athletes have followed. -
Why Massachusetts is still in a drought
“Drought is a long-term condition,” said Vandana Rao, director of water policy at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. -
Mass. House pitches spending increase as backstop against federal ‘chaos’
Massachusetts leaders say they can’t fully make up for federal funding cuts but propose help for food security programs and a defense fund for immigrants. -
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With bold and expressive quilts, one woman is telling unheard Black history stitch by stitch
Lesyslie Rackard says that through her quilts, she was able to pay tribute to George Floyd in 2020 — despite being stuck in her home.
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