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Posted inStatehouse
Mass. House bill seeks protections for immigrants
The bill focuses on courthouse protection, due process rights, detention facility conditions and law enforcement regulations.
Posted inPolice and Courts
Former narcotics detective in relationship with informant, city sued
The aftermath of a sexual relationship between officer Jared Lucas and an informant continues.
Posted inHealth
New SNAP work requirements soon go into effect for people 55 to 64
About 150,000 people in Massachusetts could lose food benefits this year, but it’s hard to get assistance because the help lines have been inundated.
Posted inEnvironment
That snow pile on the curb? It’s actually doing the city good
By melting down slowly and giving water time to filter into the soil, big snowpiles improve the region’s water quality and help stave off drought even more so than heavy rainfall events.
Posted inEducation
Superintendent Andrew O’Leary signs contract until 2031
The School Committee approved the new contracts for the superintendent and the deputy superintendent at its annual winter retreat on Feb. 20.
Posted inEnvironment
New England reefs: Their world is the oyster
The Nature Conservancy hopes to bring back critical shellfish reefs in Massachusetts, beginning with restoration projects in Westport, Fairhaven, Mashpee, and Bourne.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Epstein files: It’s not just the coverup
The most appalling part of the scandal is the willingness of senators and representatives to remain silent and refuse to hold the guilty accountable.
Posted inStatehouse
Ballot push seeks to ‘legalize starter homes’ statewide
The ballot proposal may have limited impact on New Bedford. But it would significantly change zoning in parts of Dartmouth and Fairhaven.
Posted inOpinion
Biff MacLean era is history now
When a man of great stature and influence passes from the scene, it marks a changing of the guard.