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As companies leave Massachusetts, Spain sees opportunity in Boston's life science hub
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (557+ words) The Spanish government is taking its chance on Boston's booming life sciences hub, opening an Economic and Trade Commission in the city, while creating a $200 million venture capital fund to support its strategy. Both actions are part of a new…...
ICE agent "nearly crushed" during stop in Quincy, DHS says
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (142+ words) An ICE agent was injured after being pinned by a suspect's vehicle last week in Quincy, according to a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson. The incident occurred around 11 a. m. Friday on Bigelow St. during a "targeted arrest" of an illegal immigrant,…...
Developer of Massachusetts offshore wind farm sues to stop turbine manufacturer from walking away
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (500+ words) The developer of a major Massachusetts offshore wind farm is suing its turbine manufacturer seeking to force it to stay with the project. Vineyard Wind filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Massachusetts against GE Renewables. That comes after the parent company…...
Massachusetts mother stabbed by son still pleads for help for his schizophrenia
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (880+ words) LOWELL " Nearly two years after she begged a New York court to intervene as her son slipped into psychosis, Rosa De Gout watched as that same son " whom she called a "stranger created by psychosis" " pleaded guilty to stabbing her…...
Massachusetts State House as classroom for Student Government Day (Photos)
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (279+ words) Boston Herald Friday was Student Government Day at the Massachusetts State House. Students from across the state participated in the event that was enacted by the state legislature in 1947. The event is intended "to provide an immersive experience in the…...
Massachusetts SJC allows AG Andrea Campbell's suit against social media giant Meta to continue
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (480+ words) Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell is claiming victory after the state's highest court ruled that social media giant Meta is not immune to litigation that argues Instagram has addictive features that exploit children. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has determined that…...
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SJC releases findings from probe into alleged affair between New Bedford judge and prosecutor
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (487+ words) Drinks out and crashing a surprise birthday party do not constitute a courthouse tryst, the SJC was told. Those findings from an investigation into an alleged inappropriate, romantic and sexual relationship between a New Bedford judge and an Assistant District…...
Massachusetts House passes youth social media ban over privacy, big tech concerns
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (696+ words) The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed a bill restricting social media use for children and banning student cellphone use during the school day, adding language aimed at addressing addictive feeds and protecting certain vulnerable groups. The bill (S 2581, as amended)…...
North Andover Police unions vote no confidence in chief after Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (431+ words) Two unions representing North Andover Police officers passed a vote of no confidence in Chief Charles Gray, citing the outcome of Kelsey Fitzsimmons" assault trial in a statement issued Wednesday. The joint statement from the North Andover Patrol Officers and…...