Mass. House passes bill safeguarding libraries from book bans
The bill would require all school libraries and public libraries in the state to adopt rules for handling book challenges.
Meet the Dartmouth man working to save the American chestnut
For 14 years, Scott Dunn has bred American chestnut trees in hopes that some saplings make it to maturity.
New Bedford City Council slices $1.7 million from mayor’s budget
City Council cut two city positions, while pressing the mayor to keep Fire Station 9 open.
Retirement Board, city unions prioritize members over taxpayers
The vote to grant a 3% cost-of-living raise in a deficit year is against everyone’s long-term interest.
Rent control question disqualified from November ballot
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the initiative petition seeking to impose statewide rent control “impermissibly” relates to religion and religious institutions.
The bugs that make you allergic to meat are spreading across Mass.
Lone star ticks have overrun Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, and have recently been found in Bristol County. Here’s how to protect yourself.
El Niño summer could yield fewer storms, but experts urge caution
There are typically fewer tropical storms and hurricanes forming over the Atlantic in an El Niño year, but experts still warn coastal residents to have a plan in case of an emergency.
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