Potential buyer for Next Step chain accused of deliberate understaffing
Sweetwater Care and Next Step nursing home chains share similar track records on understaffing, which has prompted state prosecutors to take legal action in each case.
Recount affirms Pacheco win in Bristol 9th Democratic primary
Edward Pacheco maintained a 14-vote lead over his primary opponent and will now face Republican challenger Chester Tam in the Nov. 3 election.
Beacon Hill starts to eye statewide guardrails on the use of Flock
At least 25 municipalities in Massachusetts have canceled or suspended Flock contracts within the last 18 months after public outcry over privacy concerns.
To bring back historic herring populations, volunteers get down and dirty
Since 2002, state and local scientists have worked to restore the Acushnet River’s herring population to historic levels, clearing overgrowth and debris and building infrastructure to help the tiny bait fish upstream.
Data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes a ban on data centers in the city, while Gov. Maura Healey creates new state restrictions on them.
Salvadorans anxiously await Sept. 9 expiration of protected status
The Trump administration has ended TPS for several countries. El Salvador may be next.
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